In this episode:
The spirit of Independence Day was alive in the Santa Clarita Valley Thursday as celebrations rang through the city.
Thursday also marked the three-year anniversary of a tragic Independence Day.

Also:
Two local school districts have been hit with civil rights discrimination claims, which say at-large elections have denied Latino voters access.
Saugus Union School District officials are calling for a special election to replace Stephen Winkler, whose seat was vacated last month after a pair of hearings.

Entertainment:
with Stephen K. Peeples

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