An Acton man whom detectives believe was shot and killed by another Acton man left behind a pregnant wife and two small children, a friend said Wednesday.  

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A Castaic man charged with attempted murder in the beating of another man outside a bar will be back in court in June for a preliminary hearing

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a Canyon Country stabbing Tuesday night

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes, ramps and connector listed below as part of a $140 million improvement project to construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool)

The Newhall School District will present their 2013 Spring Concerts at Wiley Canyon Elementary School on May 29 and 30 and June 4 and 5. Student orchestras and choruses from all the district schools will perform.

In a game heard live on KHTS, the Los Angeles Dodgers ended their match against the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2. Stay tuned for live stats and updates throughout the entire Dodgers' season. Tune in Friday May 24, 2013 at 6:30 as the Dodgers face the St. Louis Cardinals, live on your hometown station KHTS!

Final Score
Dodgers: 9, Brewers: 2

Memorial Day Tribute
Canyon Theatre Guild “The Fox On The Fairway”
Domestic Violence Center SCV "Fairy Berry Breakfast & Fairy Home Contest"
REP “To Kill A Mockingbird”
Placerita Nature Center “Creepy Crawlies”
Straightening Reins “Open Barn”
And Upcoming...

We learn by observing others.  Not only is that true for humans, it’s also true other creatures, including certain species of bees.  And in the case of short-tongued bumblebees, what they learned is something we call burglary - “breaking and entering”.

The West Ranch softball team rallied in extra innings to beat Foothill, 8-4, in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Divisions 1 playoffs.

Julia Lombardi tied the score with a two-run double in the seventh inning. She was 2-for-3 and drove in three runs in the game.

Keeley Walsh put the Wildcats over the top with a two-run double in the ninth inning. She was 3-for-5.

By Stephen K. Peeples

In a game heard live on KHTS, the Los Angeles Kings were defeated by the San Jose Sharks by a final score of 2-1. Stay tuned for live stats and updates throughout the entire Kings' season. Tune in Thursday at 7:00pm as the Kings play the Sharks again, live on your hometown station AM-1220 KHTS! 

Current Score
Kings: 1, Sharks: 2

In a game heard live on AM-1220 KHTS, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 5-2. Stay tuned for live stats and updates throughout the entire Dodgers' season. Tune in Friday at 6:30pm as the Dodgers take on the St. Louis Cardinals on AM-1220 KHTS!

Final Score
Dodgers: 2, Brewers: 5

Two Canyon Country men accused of street racing that led to murder last year will be back in court in July

State Senator Steve Knight sent a letter to the Regional Water Quality Control Board asking for the chloride compliance deadline to be extended to September of 2019.

KHTS AM-1220 radio station co-owner Carl Goldman is in Washington DC as part of Hometown Station’s annual lobbying trip to share local concerns with our national leadership.

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A Castaic man who serves on the LAPD pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two counts of lewd acts with a child under 14 years of age

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials want to clarify the rumors of a reported assault/battery at City Hall that took place during a City Council meeting May 14.

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Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County received the Compass Blueprint award from the Southern California Association of Governments for their joint city-county "One Valley, One Vision" plan. The award will be presented to the city council on June 25.

Breast Cancer Screening Special Set to End May 31

By Stephen K. Peeples

Santa Clarita's unemployment rate fell 0.4 percent, from 6.1 to 5.7 percent, between March and April, according to the state Employment Development Department. City Manager Ken Striplin believes it is due to a more active local economy.

Residents and community organizations throughout Santa Clarita and L.A. County are working together to help tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma.

The Santa Clarita Worksource Center will host a free recruitment event for Staffmark on Friday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of the Canyons University Center. Job seekers should come dressed professionally and prepared with resumes and ID.

Albert Einstein Academy's Relay for Life team joined the Santa Clarita community to tackle leukemia while honoring its late football coach, John Greaves.

Clean up is in progress for the two vehicle accident between a big rig and an automobile on the southbound Highway 14 south of Sand Canyon, reports the California Highway Patrol.

One Lane Open On Highway 14 As Overturned Big Rig Backs Up Southbound Traffic

A big rig carrying over 39,000 pounds of meat overturned on its side after colliding with another vehicle on Highway 14 just south of Sand Canyon at approximately 4:10AM this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Both vehicles suffered significant damage, and emergency crews were called to treat injuries at the scene.

The collision blocked the number 2 and number 3 lanes, causing the CHP issued a SigALERT at 4:30AM until further notice.

The West Ranch softball team is the last team standing from the Foothill League in the CIF playoffs.

The Wildcats play Foothill in the second round of the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs today. Foothill upset second-seeded Mater Dei in the first round.

West Ranch beat Rancho Cucamonga, 4-1, in its first-round playoff game.

In a game heard live on AM-1220 KHTS Monday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, by a final score of 3-1. The win goes to Clayton Kershaw, who pitched yet another complete game.

Tune in tomorrow at 4:30pm for more Dodger baseball against the Brewers- and then at 7pm, it's Los Angeles Kings hockey! Game 4 of the Stanley Cup semifinals against the San Jose Sharks! Listen to both games on your Hometown Station, AM-1220 KHTS!

Hart district seniors are starting to wave goodbye to their high school careers this week as Hart High kicks off graduation season Wednesday

Two Canyon Country men accused of street racing in the death of a Canyon Country teen are headed back to court Tuesday

By Erin McClam, Staff Writer, NBC News

Caltrans plans to close lanes of the I-5 freeway as part of a $72 million project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue and the Antelope Valley Freeway.

Local non-profit Project Kindle, which sponsors residential and day camps for kids with disabilities, hosted their inaugural Dance Marathon in the Santa Clarita Valley. They are also preparing for their second annual Kindle Ranch Day Camp this June.

A brush fire was reported north of Gorman Post Road near the northbound I-5 at 12:41 p.m., Monday.

A car and motorcycle collided at McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Local deputies and fire station officials responded, and one person was transported to the hospital.

A Canyon Country man is being charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his father after a fight at their Canyon Country home

An LAPD officer was taken into custody Saturday morning on charges that he molested two children under the age of 10

Much like performer Liberace, subject of the upcoming movie "Behind the Candelabra," Santa Clarita native Randy Keith has made a name for himself among interactive piano performers.

Tim White from College of the Canyons won a state title in the triple jump at the Outdoor Track and Field Championships in San Mateo.

He won the triple jump in 51 feet, 3.5 inches, nearly four feet longer than the second place jumper.

Hart High graduate Grace Graham-Zamudio, running for Glendale College, won three state championships. She won the 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 meter races.

Newhall's Savia church celebrated the grand opening of its new facility Saturday

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies caught their suspect in a Canyon Country murder that happened Thursday night

After suffering multiple rain delays, the Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately lost to the Atlanta Braves by a final score of 5-2. Stay tuned for live stats and updates throughout the entire Dodgers' season. Tune in Monday at 4:30pm as the Dodgers take on the Milwaukee Brewers on AM-1220 KHTS!

Final Score
Dodgers: 2, Braves: 5

Controversy Sparked by Drinking Glasses Designed to Look Like Prescription Pill Bottles

In game 3 of the series, The Los A

15th Annual Santa Clarita Relay for Life Opening Ceremony at Central Park.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Lose to the Atlanta Braves . Listen to all the action on AM 1220 KHTS.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies are taking part in an annual Memorial Run on Saturday night

In a game heard live on AM-1220 KHTS Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Atlanta Braves, by a final score of 8-5.

Join us at 3:30pm for Dodger baseball Saturday afternoon, on AM-1220 KHTS! And then, At 6pm: Los Angeles Kings hockey, in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals against the San Jose Sharks!

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Firefighters are battling a 575-acre blaze in Castaic that has prompted 19 homes to be evacuated

By: Fred Arnold

A large company, feeling it was time for a shake-up, hired a new CEO.

The new boss was determined to demonstrate his decision making ability and wanted to immediately take action to rid the company of all slackers.

On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. The room was full of workers and he wanted to let them know that he meant business.

He walked up to the guy leaning against the wall and asked, 'How much money do you make a week?'

SCV Outdoor report author Wendy Langans considers the development of Rivendale Open Space and the impact it would have on the environment and the community at large.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies release Nixle crime reports for weekly arrests and incidents

Bills to protect student athletes and enhance core education in juvenile court schools have been approved by the state Assembly and sent to the state Senate.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies are asking for the public's help in locating a person of interest from a shooting Thursday night in Canyon Country

The Anti-Gang Task Force hosted a Teen Hero recognition ceremony Thursday night to honor 16 SCV students for showing leadership qualities, making a positive life change, and overcoming obstacles in their lives.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies are gearing up for Memorial Day weekend and the 2013 national "Click it or Ticket" campaign, when they will be "more vigilant" to enforce seatbelt laws throughout our valley.

The wife of a television production supervisor speaks out about their experience working on ABC's "Nashville" and the pain of losing a show business job.

The Old Town Newhall Library is hosting "Hablando a Negocious: Talking Business,” a free seminar to help business leaders reach their Latino customer base, on Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m.

The City of Santa Clarita recently unveiled a few new interactive features on theHikeSantaClarita.com website, including “Ask Dr. Norm,” a question/answer column to provide outdoor enthusiasts, mountain bikers, and hikers with specific information about Santa Clarita’s wide open spaces.  Dr. Norman Herr, a CSUN professor, answers general and geological questions about wildlife, flora and fauna in the Santa Clarita Valley as submitted by community members. 

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters are battling a 250-acre fire in Castaic. 19 homes have been evacuated.

The West Ranch softball team beat Rancho Cucamonga, 4-1, in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs.

Kylie Sorenson was 2-for-4 and scored two runs. Charlotte Romero drove in a run in the second inning. Keeley Walsh had an RBI single in the fifth inning and Mollie Sorenson knocked in a run with a triple in the sixth inning.

Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District board members voted 3-2 to approve a K-6 charter in the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday

In a game heard live on KHTS, the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks by a final score of 4-3. Stay tuned for live stats and updates throughout the entire Kings' season. Tune in as the Kings play the Sharks again Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 5:30pm live on your hometown station AM-1220 KHTS! 

Final Score
Kings: 4, Sharks: 3

Hart district board members voted 3-1 to ask for the titles back on remaining two properties owned by Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation

Hart High's Alex Waller and Jessy MacArthur have signed letters of intent to attend UCLA and join its Gymnastics team for the 2014 season.

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission is currently seeking a new member, following the resignation of Paul Strickland, whose term expires on July 31, 2014. Interested parties can apply to the City Clerk's office by Friday, May 24.

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center's new "Caregiver Bootcamp" begins on Thursday, June 13, with the goal of providing tools and resources for caregivers in our valley, in addition to giving them a forum to discuss their triumphs and challenges.

The downtown Newhall Library is gathering to support our troops with care packages Saturday for Armed Forces Day

Los Angeles County firefighters are watch the Grand Fire incident, which has burned 3,500 acres and appears to be heading south

The Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has announced a process to fill one Board vacancy created by the recent resignation of member Paul Strickland.

Maureen Wright, a labor and delivery nurse, has spent much of the past several years in Africa working with needy women and children.

TNT's new survival show "72 Hours" will pit teams of strangers against each other and the elements in a race to find $100,000 cash. The first two episodes will feature two contestants who hail from the Santa Clarita Valley.

A suspect in an Acton shooting death Wednesday is in custody at the Palmdale Sheriff's Station and being investigated by homicide detectives

The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation of Monterey Park has new leadership in its mission to give guidance and outreach to at-risk kids throughout our county.

Three baseball teams from the Foothill League are in action today in the first round of the CIF playoffs.

West Ranch, the Foothill League co-champion, is home against Los Alamitos, the third-place team from the Sunset League in the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs.

Canyon has one of the more interesting matchups. The Cowboys, the co-champions of the Foothill League, are on the road against Loyola. Canyon already beat Loyola once this season in the Anaheim Lions Tournament.

In a game heard live on KHTS Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals by a final score of 3-1. The Dodgers have an off day Thursday and fly to Atlanta, whom they will face Friday.

Don't forget- Kings hockey coming up Thursday night! The Los Angeles Kings face the San Jose Sharks in Game 2 of the playoff semifinals! Tune in Thursday at 6:30pm, on AM-1220 KHTS!

Firefighters are expected to be battling a blaze throughout the night, after a blaze that began Wednesday afternoon burned more than 3,000 acres

An Acton shooting death Wednesday afternoon is being investigated by Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau detectives

Cyclists raced out of the Santa Clarita Valley for Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California Wednesday afternoon.

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who vandalized the Rancho Tesoro Recreation Center on Saturday, May 11.

Santa Clarita Valley Deputies graduated a new cadre of CERT volunteers in Val Verde on Tuesday after a seven-part class based on FEMA's "All Hazards" curriculum, stressing preparedness in the home and office.

Looking to empower women and help veterans, WE Build is teaming with the Habitat for Humanity of the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys

SCVi Charter School in Castaic hosted the second annual Recess Relay at Castaic Lake on Friday, May 10 for their kindergarten through 11th grade students, to raise money for the Santa Clarita Valley Relay for Life.

Links to Einstein Academy's most recent petitions for charter schools before the Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District are located at the end of this story.  

Looking to clear up a lot of “misinformation” going on about a recent charter-school petition for Albert Einstein Academy for the Letters, Arts and Sciences, an Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District board member gave the reasoning for his conditional support of the petition this week.

Valencia Kia is making deals in support of local veterans and their families to celebrate Armed Forces Day from now until Sunday

UPDATED at 7:03 p.m. Courtesy of nbclosangeles.com 

The smoke hovering over the Santa Clarita Valley is due to a fire near Frazier Park, according to county Fire officials.  

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By Stephen K. Peeples

Valencia Kia “Celebrates Armed Forces Day”
Habitat For Humanity “Women’s Empowerment Build”
Teen Life Leadership Training with Alex Urbina
Real Life Church “Savia Community Open House”
California Strawberry Festival
Repertory East Playhouse “To Kill A Mockingbird”
American Cancer Society “Relay For Life”
Armed Forces Day “Care Packaging For Deployed SCV Troops”
And More…AndUpcoming…

As a child, I was attracted to butterflies by their color and patterns:  sometimes subtle, sometimes vibrant, sometimes simple and sometimes intricate.  As I took a closer look, I sometimes noticed that the trailing end of their wings had a piece missing, as though something had taken a bite out of it. 

The Valencia baseball team beat Westlake, 11-2, in the wild-card round of the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs.

AJ Balta hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to give the Vikings a 9-2 lead. He was 2-for-3 with four RBIs.

Valencia plays Harvard-Westlake, the No. 3 seeded team in the Division 1 playoffs, on Thursday.

In a game heard live on KHTS Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks, 2-0, in game one of the Stanley Cup Semifinals. 

Tune in to the Kings' next game, Thursday at 6:30pm, on AM-1220 KHTS!

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State and Santa Clarita Valley officials weigh in on Gov. Jerry Brown's May Revise of the state's spending plan for 2013-14

The Child and Family Center in Santa Clarita is holding "Parenting Teens and Tweens" workshop at the Canyon Country Community Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The event is free and open to the public.

Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Officials are hosting a series of meetings to discuss the chloride problem with local ratepayers

Congressman McKeon issued a statement regarding recently announced Department of Defense furloughs

The 15th annual SCV Relay for Life begins 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Park. The 24-hour event will honor cancer survivors and remember those who lost the battle. Longtime cancer advocate Heather Warrick will be remembered during the Luminaria ceremony.

Environmental groups claim victory against the city in a lawsuit regarding the approval of the Vista Canyon housing project in Canyon Country

Sky High Sports in Valencia is celebrating its grand opening Tuesday with discounted jump tickets, raffle prizes, dinner catered by Stonefire Grill and KHTS AM-1220's antique fire truck, from 3 to 8 p.m. KHTS will be broadcasting live from the event.

Action Family Counseling offers activities for teens who often find themselves getting into trouble when left idle during the summer months

Six teams from the Santa Clarita Valley are in the CIF Southern Section baseball playoffs.

Three teams from the Foothill League are in. The Valencia baseball team opens at home in the wild-card round of the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs against Westlake today.

Valencia finished in third place in the Foothill League. Westlake is the third-place team from the Marmonte League.

Santa Clarita cycling enthusiasts watched the third stage of the 2013 Amgen Tour of California on Tuesday