Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a bikini bandit who allegedly entered two homes and took valuables.

The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita unveiled the Tree of Second Chances on Tuesday, ushering in a new way for the center to bring hope to survivors.

Placerita Nature Center had a guest speaker last Sunday to present a talk about venomous Arthropods.

Animal-loving Facebook groups are rallying to help save a homeless woman’s injured cat by donating funds for her surgery.

Plus, this week’s weather.

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