Thanksgiving time is upon us. A time when families come together to laugh, eat, drink, and give thanks for what they have been blessed with over the course of the year. The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 when Plymouth colonists sat down with the Wampanoag Indians and shared a harvest feast. For over two-hundred [...]
The election season in 2012 didn't bring too much change in the status quo as far as the White House and Congress are concerned. The States, on the other hand, have passed a slew of controversial new laws. One of the more important ones is the passing of Prop. 36, which eases the 3 strikes law [...]
"Pep" - Inmate No. C 2559 The name, "Eastern State Penitentiary" may sound somewhat familiar to you. That's because it has been in the public eye on and off over the past several years. And because of the prison's 'haunted history,' it has been featured in various episodes of just about every paranormal [...]
Information to Help You and Your Family Have a Safe and Fun Halloween Halloween is nearly upon us, and that means people both young and old will be dressing up and heading out into the night. Whether it's going door to door to collect treats or maybe hitting a costume party, Halloween is a holiday [...]
There is a DUI checkpoint coming to Santa Clarita on November 16th from 6pm to 2am. DUI/Drivers License checkpoints are often used by law enforcement in order to dissuade people from driving while under the influence, as well as to catch those who do. They are typically placed in areas that have the greatest odds of [...]
According to 2011 crime statistics, for the first time in the past 20 years, violent crimes are on the rise in the USA. While there have been a slew of mass shootings that have taken place across the country, the most famous of which being the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, the U.S. Bureau of [...]
Some children have been known to commit petty crimes. Stealing a candy bars / shoplifting, tagging a wall, puncturing a tire, or even breaking a neighbor's window usually result in a slap on the wrist, or at most some community service hours. Coupled with whatever punishment the child receives from their parents, these minor offenses are [...]
With new technologies, new scams often follow thereafter. Sometimes though, a seasoned scammer will turn to tried and true methods in order to juke unsuspecting people out of their money or valuables. Lately, an enterprising scam artist has decided to ply his trade in the Santa Clarita Valley via the telephone. The scam involves receiving a phone [...]
The Los Angeles City Council voted to repeal the ban on pot dispensaries in the city by a vote of 11-2. This comes only days after the Federal Government raided a number of local dispensaries in the Los Angeles area in an effort to crack down on what they refer to as illegal pot distribution. [...]
A disturbing trend can be seen when looking at this year's crime statistics in the SCV. Reports by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department point to the crime rate rising in Santa Clarita. According to all 23 reporting Sheriff's Department districts, Santa Clarita has the third highest rate of increase in violent crimes, beaten only [...]
