Santa Clarita News

In Castaic Lake, Deputies arrested a Texas couple who possessed four pounds of marijuana in their vehicle. Like so many big busts, it all began with a minor traffic violation when Deputies first stopped the couple after noticing problems with their registration. In accordance with procedure, Deputies obtained identification from the couple and after running it…

As far as the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Department is concerned, there is zero-tolerance for distracted drivers. On April 3rd and 16th, Sheriff’s Deputies will be cracking down on any and all who are found to be operating hand-held cell phones or other devices while driving. Tickets given out for driving while texting or being otherwise…

After receiving a lead in an identity theft case, Santa Clarita Valley Detectives have made one arrest and are actively seeking the community’s help in locating another person of interest. The suspect in custody is being charged with six counts is in connection with a crime ring believed to have committed identity theft related crimes…

There has been a recent spate of what are known as ‘hot prowl’ burglaries in Santa Clarita. ‘Hot prowl’ is the term given to a burglary (or an attempted burglary) that takes place while the owner of the home is currently at the residence. This kind of crime can be particularly frightening to victims because…

On Monday, January 14th, over 100 Santa Clarita residents marched from the City Council Chambers to the Valencia Town Center in the effort to raise awareness of the recently enacted, 911 Good Samaritan Act. The new law gives protection from prosecution to individuals that call 911 to save a life at a location in which drugs…

January 11th, 2012 was a day in which Deputies from the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station made several arrests. Partnering with the School Resource Deputies, the Crime Prevention Unit of the SCV Sheriff’s Department targeted specific locations around Santa Clarita where juveniles tended to gather. The operation centered around countering incidents of vandalism and theft, as…

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…

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…

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…

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department has created a new Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) in the valley. In this age of cutbacks, this is welcome news to the city.  The unit’s creation is a joint effort by the city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County, with Santa Clarita Sheriff’s, Captain Paul Becker spearheading its development. The Santa…

JULY 4th, 2012 — If you live in Santa Clarita, you know there are so many fun things to do here around the summer holidays. Fourth of July brings a parade, a 5K, barbeques, swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking at Castaic lake and fireworks galore around our entire city. You can log on to our…

The stages are being set, the Mariachi bands are tuning their instruments and the people of Santa Clarita are getting ready to celebrate the rich cultural diversity and tradition of Cinco de Mayo, which falls on a Saturday this year. In Santa Clarita, the day takes on an even bigger meaning for the people who…

With such a warm winter behind us, it’s sure to be an even hotter summer this year. The economy is slightly better and it’s my best bet that many families in the Los Angeles County region and surrounding counties will be heading to Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor for some summer fun. But…