Santa Clarita Valley
Coverage of Santa Clarita Valley in the Nexus archive.
- Road-rage shooting suspect sought, authorities ask for public's help
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a suspect who allegedly shot a motorcyclist in a road-rage incident in the Santa Clarita Valley on June 21. The motorcyclist was targeted near the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Seco Canyon Road in Saugus around 10:30 p.m.
- Extreme heat, increased wildfire risk forecast for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is expected to experience 100-degree temperatures and gusty winds next week, increasing wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for specific regions including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley starting Tuesday.
- Max fire threatens homes in Santa Clarita Valley, sparking evacuation warnings
The Max fire in Southern California is threatening homes in the Santa Clarita Valley, prompting evacuation warnings. The fire has burned over 40 acres in the Pico Canyon Park area.
- Max fire threatens homes in Santa Clarita Valley, sparking evacuation warnings
The Max fire in Santa Clarita Valley is threatening homes and has prompted evacuation warnings. It has burned over 40 acres in Pico Canyon Park, part of several fires in Southern California.
- Max Fire burning in Santa Clarita area forces shelter-in-place
A brush fire in the Stevenson Ranch area of the Santa Clarita Valley led to a shelter-in-place order on Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded swiftly to the incident.
- Vicious rattlesnake goes berserk after child spots it in preschool playhouse
A preschooler in California's Santa Clarita Valley prevented a potential rattlesnake-related tragedy by spotting a venomous snake inside a playground structure. Experts note a historically unprecedented spike in rattlesnake incidents and fatalities in the state.
- Child spots rattlesnake hiding in Saugus preschool playhouse
A child at a Saugus preschool spotted a rattlesnake inside a playhouse, alerting a teacher and preventing a potential danger. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. Thursday at a preschool in the Santa Clarita Valley, as confirmed by local rattlesnake wrangler Cary Quashen.
- County breaks ground on Valencia fire station
Los Angeles County officials broke ground on Fire Station 46 in Valencia to enhance emergency response in the Santa Clarita Valley. The 13,341-square-foot station, designed for net-zero energy, will house emergency units and personnel, with completion expected in fall 2027.
- Wild crash ends with car inside Los Angeles County home
A car crashed into a home in a Santa Clarita Valley neighborhood on Sunday night. The incident occurred in the 28000 block of Connie Court in Canyon Country. Deputies from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene.