Quartz Hill
LATEST NEWS
Reduced Hours for $20-an-Hour Fast Food Workers in California Raise Concerns
A new California legislation increased the hourly salary for fast food workers from $16 to $20 as of April 1. As a result, Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy’s outlets south of Los Angeles, has had to make adjustments to operations. To deal with the rise in labor...
3 people critically injured after car veers off road near Agua Dulce
Three people are in critical condition after a car veered off the road near Agua Dulce on Monday. The crash happened at around 4 p.m. on State Route 14 near Escondido Canyon Road, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Crews arrived to find a car with severe damage at the bottom of the embankment off southbound lanes of the road. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. A medical helicopter was reportedly en route to the location to airlift at least one patient injured in the incident. No further information was provided.
OC Parks encouraging community shoreline monitoring in Dana Point
OC Parks recently installed the first community-driven shoreline monitoring location in Orange County. Located along the Strands Beach access ramp, the CoastSnap station encourages community members to help with coastal monitoring efforts. The CoastSnap station includes a smartphone cradle and instructions on how to upload and submit a photo of...
“National Night Out” on Aug. 8
The annual National Night Out will be coming to West Orange County cities on Thursday, Aug. 8. Here’s what’s planned in our communities, featuring police departments in our area. Garden Grove: The Big Strawberry’s event will be from 5-8 p.m. in front of the Public Safety Building, 11301...
Police shoot, kill Southern California man who called 911 on himself
A 27-year-old Orange County man was shot dead by police last month in what appears to have been an intentional ploy to get officers to open fire on him, authorities announced Monday. The June 15 incident began just after 5 a.m. when Fullerton Police Department dispatchers received a 911 call from a person reporting […]
Watch The Rolling Stones Treat L.A. Crowd to an Extremely Rare Ballad on Hackney Diamonds Tour
The Rolling Stones dug deep in the vault for their Saturday (July 13) Hackney Diamonds tour performance in Inglewood, California, bringing back a rare ballad the band has only played 14 times throughout their decades-long career. Critics compared the penultimate track from the Stones’ 1976 release ‘Black and Blue’ to the band’s other hit sentimental track, “Angie.” Still, the band rarely included the song in its final setlist.
Nitrous Oxide, Loaded Firearm Recovered After Pool Disturbance Call In Canyon Country
Multiple juveniles and adults were arrested in Canyon Country Monday after they allegedly were trespassing at a pool and were in possession of “laughing gas, a stolen vehicle and a firearm.” Monday night, deputies with the Special Assignment Team (SAT) responded with patrol deputies to a large group of individuals who were creating a disturbance ...
The Persian Grill & Cafe Now Open In Newhall
A longtime local business-owner has recently opened a new brick-and-mortar Persian restaurant location in Newhall after years of being only a dine-out and catering company. The former owner of Slater’s 50/50 recently opened The Persian Grill & Cafe in Newhall after almost 20 years in the restaurant business. “We have 20 years of experience making ...
Aug. 21: SCV Chamber After Hours Mixer at Henry Mayo
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Business After Hours Mixer, alongside other business leaders from the Santa Clarita Valley, for an exclusive networking event at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your network and build...
Woman sues Santa Clarita chiropractic business over alleged hidden cameras in bathrooms
A woman is suing a Santa Clarita chiropractic business, alleging she was secretly recorded with a camera inappropriately placed in the restroom.Melanie Mora's proposed class-action lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, targets Fenton Chiropractic Corp. of America, the Joint Chiropractic Management Co. and chiropractor Nicholas Vanderhyde. Also named is CPF Promenade LLC, property owner of the McBean Parkway strip mall where the business is located.The allegations include invasion of privacy, negligence and unlawful recording of confidential information. Mora seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.A Joint Chiropractic representative did not immediately reply to a request for comment on the suit...
Swap meet plan to recognize area’s history
Plans to build homes at the site of the Santa Clarita Valley’s popular twice-weekly swap meet will pay homage to the property’s historical past as the Saugus Speedway, city planners announced this week. The Santa Clarita Planning Commission expects to hear about two projects Tuesday during its monthly...
City serves inspection warrant on Canyon Country home
The city of Santa Clarita sought an L.A. County Superior Court order to search a Canyon Country home back in May because officials say it had so many code violations that it posed a health and safety risk, according to a warrant request filed Friday at the Valencia courthouse. The...
8/03-04 LOS ANAGELES: Gardena Buddhist Church holds Obon 2024: Bon Odori on Saturday & Sunday from 6-8PM
Gardens Buddhist Church holds Obon 2024 at 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247, on August 3 and 4 from 3:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bon Odori will he held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Food Booths: Chicken & Beef Teriyaki. Spam Musubi, Sushi, Dango,...
L.A. County approves program offering free legal representation for low-income tenants facing eviction
Continuing efforts to provide protections to renters, the county Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday to extend a program that provides free legal representation to low-income tenants in unincorporated areas facing eviction.
Inmate conversations could prove Scott Peterson is innocent, LAIP says
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) — Scott Peterson’s attorneys with the Los Angeles Innocence Project told a judge on Tuesday that jail phone calls and conversations between inmates could potentially prove that Peterson is innocent. Tuesday marked Day 2 of a hearing for LAIP’s post-conviction discovery motions in the San Mateo County Hall of Justice. Peterson […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.