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Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters confront federal agents and California National Guardsmen in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

DOJ sues LA over sanctuary city policies  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   The Department of Justice on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles over what it said are “sanctuary city” policies that shield illegal immigrants from deportation efforts, escalating a legal battle between the White House and Democrats in the state.  In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District

Israel news filler

Trump calls for Gaza cease-fire deal 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Sunday pushed for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, as the Israeli military warned of an intensifying offensive in several Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington on May 6, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump: US ending all trade talks with Canada 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is ending all trade negotiations with Canada.  In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump said the

TMU makes plans for more pickleball, solar 

The Master’s University is making some big plans ahead of its 100-year anniversary celebration in 2027, but before that it’s looking to add a few new features to improve its

The price of keeping things moving 

Santa Clarita’s budget calls for tens of millions in mobility costs for L.A. County’s third-largest city  Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin regularly talks about the importance of local road

City to break ground on new bike park 

Santa Clarita’s cycling enthusiasts shared their excitement Tuesday about the city’s latest offering for recreational space: the Haskell Canyon Bike Park.   The Santa Clarita City Council approved the construction contract

Chiquita hit with stricter monitoring rules 

Prior to the start of another six-hour hearing, air regulators accused Waste Connections and Chiquita Canyon Landfill of weaponizing accommodations and gamesmanship in dragging out its hearing process, which the

World News

NATO members endorse 5% defense spending target 

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  THE HAGUE, Netherlands — On the final day of the NATO summit, members on Wednesday endorsed a defense spending target of 5% of gross domestic product

Weste seeks to oust Lite from commission 

Relationship between Weste, Lite goes south; planning commissioner calls it political retribution  Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste made an unusual request of her colleagues during council member comments

Politics and government

Valladares bills clear Senate, move to Assembly 

News release   Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her bipartisan legislation to address several of her priority issue areas received Senate approval and now head to the state