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Haddoak takes lead in District 2

November 5, 2026 5:58 pm

The Santa Clarita City Council election continued to offer twists and turns Thursday, with a new candidate taking the lead in the District 2 race. Brett Haddoak went ahead of Denise Lite by 28 votes in the latest tally released Thursday evening by the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder’s Office. Haddoak had

Haddoak takes lead in District 2

November 5, 2026 5:58 pm

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Haddoak takes lead in District 2

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Education

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Crime

Former deputy gets 67 months for smuggling heroin into jail

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Man arrested on suspicion of causing fear

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Sports

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Community

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Education

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Business

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Politics & Govt

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