Burglary Charges 459 PC

Burglary charges. Photo credit: Hobvias Sudoneighm
The crime of burglary is covered under California Penal Code 459 PC and can be described as entering any room, structure or locked vehicle with the intention of committing a felony once inside. Typically, burglary is synonymous with entering a room or structure with the intent to steal something, but under the state of California’s description of the law, a person could be charged with burglary if they enter a building with the intention of committing a felony other than theft, such as assault. ...
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Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to Host “Safe Shred” Event Nov. 7th

Hardware photo credit goes to Daniel Oines
The "Safe and Secure Collection Event” will take place Saturday, November 7th. Around this time of year, every year, the spotlight is put on identity theft and how to minimize your risk of falling victim to it. One way in which the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station helps members of the community limit their risk is to periodically hold “Safe and Secure Collection Events.” Identity thieves love to get a hold of your old mail, bank statements, and even computers to scour the data therein. They’r...
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Halloween in Santa Clarita 2015

Halloween in Santa Clarita 2015
This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday, and that means that for once, those of us with jobs can actually celebrate Halloween on Halloween! If you’re looking for some fun and interesting things to do this year, but you want to stay local, here are a few of the ghoulishly great Halloween events going on right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. From 1 to 3 p.m., scavenger hunts will be held at the Valencia and Canyon Country libraries. The whole family is invited to put on their costumes and j...
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