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EPA Meeting Regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill Ends With Upset Residents

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met Thursday evening to inform Castaic residents about the actions being taken to address the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. During the meeting, a panel of people represented multiple agencies such as the EPA, South Coast AQMD, L.A. County Public Health, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Regional Water Board and Cal EPA. Throughout their presentation, ...

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‘For The Community, This Has Become A Serious Health Crisis’: Val Verde Residents Speak Out Against Chiquita Canyon Landfill

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Residents of Val Verde and the surrounding area came together Thursday afternoon to protest the Chiquita Canyon Landfill and the negative effect it has had on their health and lives. “I’ve been here today talking to neighbors, hearing about birds and bees being dead around people’s homes,” said Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. “People passing out in their homes and needing to ...

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Possible Shooting Under Investigation In Val Verde

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Over the weekend, deputies responded to a possible shooting in Val Verde.  Around 3 a.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to a call about a possible shooting on San Martinez Drive located in Val Verde, according to Lieutenant Philips of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “We were aware of that, but could not find a victim, but found some shell ...

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Detectives Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Santa Clarita resident.  Maxwell Perkins Cornell, 29, was last seen on the 30000 block of Madison Way in Val Verde, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at approximately 1 p.m. Cornell is 5’07” tall, 170 lbs, with curly brown hair and green ...

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Chiquita Canyon Landfill Ordered To Find Cause Of Odor Issue Impacting Val Verde, Castaic

Wednesday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Hearing Board approved an Order for Abatement that will require the Chiquita Canyon Landfill to take actions to reduce odors from the landfill that have impacted the community. The Chiquita Canyon Landfill is a landfill/solid waste disposal facility located at 29201 Henry Mayo Dr., in Castaic, California. So far ...

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Free Snacks Coming Back To L.A. County Parks

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation’s free snack program is back at 46 L.A. County parks, including some near Santa Clarita. Children and youth ages 18 and under receive a “grab and go” nutritious snack that includes vegetables, fruits, seeds and healthy dairy products like milk, string cheese and yogurt, at 47 locations. This free nutrition program ...

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Cool Off This Summer At Parks After Dark

Looking for something fun to do for the whole family over summer but don’t want to be in the heat? Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation has you covered with Parks After Dark. Coming back for it’s 13th season, Parks After Dark is set to kick off June 15 running through Aug. 5 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 ...

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Val Verde Man Arrested For Pointing Shotgun At Passing Driver

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A Val Verde man was arrested for allegedly pointing a shotgun at a passing vehicle on Monday. At approximately 2 p.m. Monday,  deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a man allegedly brandishing a shotgun at a victim on the 30200 block of San Martinez Road in Val Verde, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, ...

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Man Rushed To Hospital After Being Stabbed In Val Verde

A man was stabbed Sunday evening in Val Verde, with no arrests made.   Around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, deputies received reports of a stabbing on the 29000 block of Sheridan Road in Val Verde, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “It was reported a male adult had been stabbed at the location,” Arriaga said. “Deputies ...

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Man Shot While Walking Dog In Val Verde, Drives Self To Hospital

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A man was shot while walking his dog Sunday evening in Val Verde, before driving himself to the hospital.  Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, deputies received reports of a shooting on the 30300 block of San Martinez Road in Val Verde, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “A call was received reporting yelling heard indicating ...

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