Porch pirates, or those who follow delivery trucks to steal packages from outside homes are responsible for upwards of $12 billion in thefts, and peak season is just arriving. Luckily, the states hit hardest by porch piracy do not include California, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen here (it totally does). Nobody can realistically [...]
Happy Labor Day Weekend, everyone! This Monday marks Labor Day for 2024, a day that we take off to honor the working people who make everything happen. Labor Day has a long history in the US. Beginning in the 19th Century, Labor Day is a federal holiday intended to honor the American Labor Movement and [...]
It's been a long year for a lot of us, and as 2021 comes to a close we can look with a hopeful eye at what 2022 may bring. This New Year's Eve is likely going to be a lot like last New Year's Eve - that is, worry over the new Omicron variant of [...]
As we get closer to Christmas, a lot of folks are going to be out and about doing their last-minute shopping. Unfortunately, identity thieves are going to be out in force trying to take advantage of their last chance during the holiday rush. Below are a few ways to help protect yourself from identity thieves [...]
It's the 4th of July once again, and Santa Clarita is ready to celebrate in style. Last year, during the height of the pandemic, it wasn't safe for people to congregate in groups. But this year, thanks to the vaccine and the significantly declining rate of infection, outdoor group celebrations are once again being held [...]
This Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember and be thankful toward those who paid the ultimate price serving our country. It's a weekend most Americans choose to celebrate by holding or attending barbecues, house parties, and community events. In Santa Clarita, Eternal Valley cemetery will be holding an event beginning Monday May 28, [...]
It's time for the County of Los Angeles Cinco De Mayo 2016 celebration! For those who aren't aware, Cinco de Mayo means the 5th of May, and it marks the date that Americans like to commemorate Mexico's defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Often, people here in the US [...]
Ah, St. Patrick's Day weekend, a time of year as famous for its green beer as it is for its DUI arrests. St. Patrick's Day fell on a Thursday this year, and there were many events to be enjoyed. When St. Patty's falls on a weekday, the festivities usually continue through the weekend; and this year is [...]
Halloween is rapidly approaching, and there's no doubt that excitement among kids all over the Santa Clarita Valley has reached a fever-pitch. With the prospect of staying out after dark, dressing up in scary/fun costumes and going from house-to-house to ask for free candy, who can blame them? For parents, though, Halloween night can sometimes [...]
On Sunday, October 25th, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station will be holding it's 26th Annual Haunted Jailhouse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event goers will enjoy spooky sheriff's station displays, costume contests for all age groups, music, food trucks, a petting zoo and game booths provided by non-profit groups around Santa Clarita. There [...]
