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Canyon Country 14 Freeway Crash Injures Four, Prompts SIG Alert
A 14 Freeway crash resulted in four people suffering from minor injuries Sunday and resulting in lanes being blocked, officials said. Around 6:15 p.m. Sunday evening first responders received reports of a traffic collision on the northbound 14 Freeway near Golden Valley Road with reports of people trapped, said Art Marrujo, dispatch supervisor with the ...
Read Full Story: Canyon Country 14 Freeway Crash Injures Four, Prompts SIG Alert By Devon Miller on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Presentation Of Metro Antelope Valley Line Study Moves Forward Following Push From Santa Clarita Mayor
A presentation of the Metro Antelope Valley Line Study is set to move forward to the Metro Board following a push from Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean. McLean spoke before the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planning and Programming Committee on July 17. “The study identifies strategic improvements that can be constructed and phased ...
Read Full Story: Presentation Of Metro Antelope Valley Line Study Moves Forward Following Push From Santa Clarita Mayor By Aaron Lanuza on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Republican Congressional Candidates Discuss Key Issues
All four Republican candidates challenging incumbent Congresswoman Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, came together Saturday morning to discuss key issues with Santa Clarita voters. Mike Garica, Suzette Martines Valladares, Angela Underwood-Jacobs, and Mark Cripe made an appearance during the latest meeting of the Santa Clarita Republican Women Federated at The Oaks Club in Valencia Saturday morning ...
Read Full Story: Republican Congressional Candidates Discuss Key Issues By Michael Brown on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Facebook ‘Prank’ Invites Residents To Slide Down L.A. Aqueduct, DWP Warn Of Danger
A Facebook event that went viral inviting people to “ride down” the Los Angeles Aqueduct Cascades has attracted many people’s attention, but officials are warning the public of the dangers involved with such a stunt. Despite the Facebook event, titled “Meet up and ride the giant water slide in Los Angeles,” only being a prank, ...
Read Full Story: Facebook ‘Prank’ Invites Residents To Slide Down L.A. Aqueduct, DWP Warn Of Danger By Louie Diaz on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
‘SILENTS Under The Stars’ Returns To William S. Hart Park
“SILENTS Under the Stars” is set to return to William S. Hart Regional Park, allowing residents to view the stars and watch a silent film starring a familiar Santa Clarita name. The unique fundraiser allows guests to view “Square Deal Sanderson,” a 1919 silent film starring William S. Hart, with a live musical accompaniment by ...
Read Full Story: ‘SILENTS Under The Stars’ Returns To William S. Hart Park By KHTS Newsroom on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Assemblywoman Christy Smith Hosts Wildfire Town Hall
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, hosted a wildfire town hall with first responders Saturday in an effort to teach residents how to prepare for brush fires. Smith, who serves as the Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, partnered with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department ...
Read Full Story: Assemblywoman Christy Smith Hosts Wildfire Town Hall By Michael Brown on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Six Flags Magic Mountain Gives Update On Newest Coaster
Six Flags Magic Mountain opened its doors to the media Friday for a behind-the-scenes look at the on-going construction of the theme park’s latest roller coaster, West Coast Racers. Attendees were given a tour of the former Cyclone Bay area of the park, being redesigned into a new themed area. “We are completely transforming this ...
Read Full Story: Six Flags Magic Mountain Gives Update On Newest Coaster By David Melnarik on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Local Officials Reflect On 50th Anniversary Of Moon Landing
50 years ago, humans set foot on the moon for the first time. Now, Santa Clarita officials are taking the time to reflect on the significance of that achievement and their hopes for future lunar missions. It was July 20, 1969 when astronaut Neil Armstrong uttered those famous words, “That’s one small step for man, ...
Read Full Story: Local Officials Reflect On 50th Anniversary Of Moon Landing By Wyatt Smith on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Pedestrian Transported To Hospital After Being Hit By Car
One individual was moved to a hospital after being hit by a car in Canyon Country Friday evening, according to officials. “Around 5:56, we received reports of an auto-versus-pedestrian,” said Miguel Ornelas, spokesperson for Los Angeles County Fire Department. “An adult was hit by a car in front of a Goodwill.” The pedestrian was transported ...
Read Full Story: Pedestrian Transported To Hospital After Being Hit By Car By David Melnarik on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
One Sent To Hospital After Crash On 14 Freeway
One individual was transported to a hospital after a collision involving a motorcycle on the northbound 14 Freeway Friday evening, according to officials. “Around 6:31 (p.m.), we received reports of a downed motorcyclist in the middle of a lane south of Sand Canyon Road,” said Amy McBride, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. ...
Read Full Story: One Sent To Hospital After Crash On 14 Freeway By David Melnarik on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Big Rig Driver Killed In 5 Freeway Crash In Sylmar Identified
A big rig driver who was killed in a 5 Freeway crash Wednesday evening in Sylmar has been identified, officials said. David Zendejas Silva, 61 from Visalia was killed in the crash, said Sarah Ardalani, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. At around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday night, officials with the Los Angeles County ...
Read Full Story: Big Rig Driver Killed In 5 Freeway Crash In Sylmar Identified By Louie Diaz on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
SoCal Edison Takes To The Sky For Wildfire Prevention
Southern California Edison is taking to the sky to survey power line equipment from above in efforts to reduce wildfire risk in Santa Clarita. Southern California Edison (SCE) has routine maintenance for their extensive network of power equipment, but the utility is now preparing for the extreme fire danger in Southern California, that is in ...
Read Full Story: SoCal Edison Takes To The Sky For Wildfire Prevention By Devon Miller on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
More Delays In Case Of Valencia Man Accused Of Murdering Boyfriend
A Valencia man accused of strangling his boyfriend to death appeared in Friday, only to face another delay in a case that has been on-going since 2017. Christian Ortiz, 23, is suspected of strangling Brayan “Brian” Rodriguez, 20, and hiding his body at a Valencia home in September 2017. The couple had been arguing the ...
Read Full Story: More Delays In Case Of Valencia Man Accused Of Murdering Boyfriend By Michael Brown on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Deputies Investigating Possible BB Gun Shooting Near Newhall Church
Deputies are investigating a possible shooting BB Gun that occurred near the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Newhall Friday afternoon, officials said. BREAKING: Deputies are responding to the report of a shooting near Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses near Newhall Avenue and 16th Street in Newhall. KHTS Reporter Michael Brown is live on scene. ...
Read Full Story: Deputies Investigating Possible BB Gun Shooting Near Newhall Church By Louie Diaz on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Bridge To Home Santa Clarita Shelter Secures Year-Round Funding
Bridge to Home, the primary homeless services provider in the Santa Clarita Valley, announced Friday the nonprofit has secured funding to be open year-round. The shelter received a Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) contract in the amount of $840,000 which is set to fund 60 beds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ...
Read Full Story: Bridge To Home Santa Clarita Shelter Secures Year-Round Funding By KHTS Newsroom on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Live-Action Spongebob Squarepants Episode Filmed At Mike’s Diner In Castaic
Mike’s Diner in Castaic was featured in a recently aired live-action Spongebob Squarepants episode called “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout,” celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary. During the three-day shoot in March, the family-owned business closed its doors to customers. However, Manager Sandra Hamad and her mother stayed to keep an eye on the business. “We don’t ...
Read Full Story: Live-Action Spongebob Squarepants Episode Filmed At Mike’s Diner In Castaic By Aaron Lanuza on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
WiSH Education Foundation To Host Fifth Annual Cocktails On The Roof
The WiSH Education Foundation is set to host the fifth annual Cocktails On the Roof Event in September, and there is only one more month to purchase tickets, officials said. The Cocktails On the Roof event is set to take place on the top level of the Macy’s parking garage at the Valencia Town Center, ...
Read Full Story: WiSH Education Foundation To Host Fifth Annual Cocktails On The Roof By Devon Miller on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Oakmont Of Valencia Officials Strive To Be Memory Care Resource For Community
Officials from the newly opened Santa Clarita senior living community Oakmont of Valencia are encouraging anyone in need of memory care resources to come talk to them. During an open house event following the community’s grand opening on July 11, Mary Dembkowski of Oakmont of Valencia met a woman and her husband, who had recently ...
Read Full Story: Oakmont Of Valencia Officials Strive To Be Memory Care Resource For Community By KHTS Community Spotlight on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
Santa Clarita Photography Company Shows “Joy Of Life” In Photo Sessions
Joie de Vivre Photographie is a Santa Clarita based photography company that provides the highest quality of photography for the Santa Clarita community. Joie de vivre is a common French expression that means the joy of life or joy of living. This phrase is used to describe life’s joys, activities, and momentous moments, and Joie ...
Read Full Story: Santa Clarita Photography Company Shows “Joy Of Life” In Photo Sessions By KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220 on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
SCVEDC Offering Job Skills Training Classes To The Community
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is offering both low-cost and no-cost job skills training classes designed for working professionals in the community. In partnership with College of the Canyons and AMS Fulfillment, a variety of classes are available this summer and fall, ranging from digital media and computer skills to forklift and ...
Read Full Story: SCVEDC Offering Job Skills Training Classes To The Community By KHTS Community Spotlight on Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220
