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A rattlesnake with tan and cream scales coiled tightly among patches of dry, yellowed grass and green sprouts. Its triangular head is slightly raised, showing its dark eye and distinct facial markings.

Wildlife officials warn of deadly rattlesnake encounters

As temperatures climb across Santa Clarita, the likelihood of encountering a rattlesnake…
A fenced industrial facility with electrical equipment and power lines, featuring a prominent warning sign that reads “Danger: Lithium Ion Battery Storage Facility,” along with an address and emergency contact numbers. Hills and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Lithium-Ion battery storage concern local businesses in SCV

On a 3.2-acre site next to an Edison substation sits an 80-megawatt…
Dozens of small clear plastic bags filled with light blue pills are arranged in rows on a tabletop scale labeled “Mettler Toledo,” with a computer keyboard partially visible to the side.

The fentanyl crisis contiues impacting communities across the country, including Santa Clarita

The national Fentanyl crisis has become a war, even in ideal cities…
Flyers for college student support services lie on a table. One flyer promotes health and wellness workshops and includes a QR code, colorful graphics, and contact information. Another flyer advertises “The Basic Needs Center,” listing office hours, campus locations, available resources such as food assistance and school supplies, and another QR code. Social media icons and program details are visible across the pages.

How students can access the COC Student Health and Wellness Center

At College of the Canyons, the Student Health and Wellness Center provides…
A rainy highway scene viewed through a wet windshield, with several vehicles driving through heavy spray. A white pickup truck is ahead in the left lane, and a large red truck with a trailer is passing on the right. Low hills and an overcast sky are visible in the background.

Officials warn winter storms may lead to more crashes

As rain sweeps across Santa Clarita, California Highway Patrol officers say the…
Shelves stocked with nonperishable food items such as canned goods, boxed pasta, and instant noodles line both sides of an aisle in a small pantry or food bank. Signs on the shelves indicate item limits, and an open door at the end of the aisle reveals another room with additional supplies.

As food insecurity rises, COC students find support at the BaNC

With a record-breaking government shutdown putting assistance programs on hold, some students…
A group of runners stands at the starting line of a race called the “Jeepers Creepers Run,” as indicated by the banner in the background that also mentions “Half Marathon 5/10k.” Participants of various ages wear numbered race bibs and athletic attire, with some in team uniforms like “Fillmore Cross Country” and “Valencia.” The crowd behind them appears energetic and ready for the event, with trees and sunlight in the background.

‘Jeepers Creepers’ Valencia’s Halloween Run: ghosts were runners, not haunts

Runners don Halloween costumes at the Fourth Annual Jeepers Creepers run on…