Louie Diaz

Los Angeles

Co-News Director at KHTS Radio

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Officials Warn Of Scammers Posing As SCV Water Employees

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

On Thursday, officials with SCV Water confirmed they received multiple calls regarding people claiming to be employees of the utility company needing access to homes to test the water. “These individuals are NOT affiliated with SCV Water,” Kevin Strauss, spokesperson for SCV Water said.
Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested At Saugus Park

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

Around 11 p.m. Thursday, deputies received reports of a possible sexual assault at Plum Canyon Park in the 18800 block of Skyline Ranch Road in Saugus, said Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “Deputies arrived on the scene and located an adult male and an adult female,” Jensen said.
Carjacker Leads CHP On High-Speed Chase Through Santa Clarita

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

Just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, CHP officers were notified that a carjacking suspect was headed south on the 14 Freeway, which was stolen out of the Palmdale area, according to officials. The victim was able to track the vehicle and relayed to CHP Newhall Area officers and deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the whereabouts of his car, according to officials with the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.
Search Efforts Continue For Missing Paddleboarder In Castaic Lake

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

The Lower Lagoon remained closed Thursday, as dive teams continue to search for 61-year-old Espiridion Philip Camez, who went missing Sunday afternoon while paddleboarding on the Lower Lagoon, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials. Camez’s paddleboard has been recovered, but investigators are still searching Castaic Lake for his whereabouts with the assistance of the Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau-Emergency Services Detail, according to the LASD.
18 Food Vendors Shut Down Across Santa Clarita

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

Between May 27 and May 31, deputies alongside multiple other country agencies cracked down on illegal food vendors across the Santa Clarita Valley, according to Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “We shut down 18 street vendors in total across the Santa Clarita Valley, seizing approximately 7,600 pounds of meat, liquid and other food products,” Jensen said.
Illegal Immigrant Arrested After Allegedly Attempting To Light Son On Fire In Newhall

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

Around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, May 3, deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 24800 block of Railroad Avenue in Newhall, said Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “A father attempted to pour gasoline on his son and property,” Jensen said. “The suspect had a lighter and tried to (ignite) them.”The suspect fled the location before deputies arrived on scene.
Suspects Arrested Following 14 Freeway Pursuit

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

Around 12:15 p.m. Friday, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area unit observed a black BMW driving the wrong way on the northbound 14 Freeway near Escondido Canyon Road, said Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesperson for the CHP Newhall Area Office. “As the CHP unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the BMW the driver failed to come to a stop and a pursuit ensued,” Burgos-Lopez said.
Dive Teams Continue Search For Missing Paddle Boarder At Castaic Lake

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

The paddle boarder who went missing after falling into Castaic Lake has been identified as Espiridion Philip (AKA “Speedy”) Camez, 61, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Around 12:45 p.m. Sunday, officials originally received reports of two kayakers that overturned and fell into the water. It was later determined the couple were on paddle boards. Camez and a woman were paddle boarding when they both reportedly overturned.
Today In SCV History: June 1, 2021 - Remembering The Station 81 Shooting

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

On June 1, 2021, an off-duty firefighter returned to fire station 81 in Agua Dulce where he fatally shot firefighter specialist Tory Carlon and injured Captain Arnaldo Sandoval“Four years ago today, we lost one of our own. Fallen Los Angeles County Fire Fighter Specialist Tory Carlon, we pay tribute to and honor your memory. Your unwavering dedication to family, the Department, and serving residents and communities continues to inspire us each day,” said LACoFD in a post on social media.
Divers Searching For Person After Kayak Overturns In Castaic Lake

3 weeks ago | hometownstation.com | Louie Diaz

Around 12:45 p.m. Sunday, first responders received reports of a water rescue at Castaic Lake in Castaic, said Sheila Kelliher, captain of the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Public Information Office. Two kayaks overturned, according to Kelliher. Crews found one of the boaters who was not injured. However, dive teams are on scene searching for the second patient. Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added when it becomes available.