The Canyon Fire has burned about 5,370 acres and burned toward Castaic High School Friday afternoon, but did not damage the school, according to officials with Ventura County Fire Department. …
Byron Wardlaw and I were close chums in high school, Hart, to be specific, Forever Home to The Mighty Indians and not those nuevo bird flu hawks (lower case). Byron…
I refuse to use the term “oppression” lightly — especially in a nation as free as the United States. I was born in a country ruled by real oppression –…
I am tired of hearing the news media, pundits and politicians refer to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as “young women.” They were not young women —…
When and why did California turn left? Some say the turning point was in 1994, with Proposition 187 denying social services to lawbreaking immigrants. It won by an overwhelming 18-point…
As a high school dropout, I would like to take this opportunity to give my utmost thanks to many of the people submitting columns on these pages. Whenever I read…
Maggie Bowman’s (May 23) letter (criticizes) Moms for Liberty, empowering parents to fix our kids’ education. Her absurd claim that we seek “control” parrots the Southern Poverty Law Center’s baseless…
In January, Joe Biden handed Donald Trump an economy with prices rising about 0.5% in a single month, equivalent to 5.7% per annum. In May, this annualized rate had fallen…
Under pressure from President Donald Trump, Texas’ dominant Republicans are attempting to redraw the state’s congressional districts and thus increase the number of GOP-held seats after the midterms. Republicans have…
You’ve seen reports about the unpopularity of the Democratic Party these days — stories with headlines like “Democrats Get Lowest Rating From Voters in 35 Years.” It’s true: Large numbers…
A 43-year-old former California Highway Patrol officer charged wtih 10 counts, including criminal threats and possession of assault weapons, pleaded not guilty on July 30. Brian Timothy Powers, of Castaic,…
A power outage in the areas near Copper Hill Drive affected about 1,500 homes on Thursday afternoon, according to officials with Southern California Edison. The power outage is not related…
A brush fire, dubbed the “Canyon Fire,” prompted evacuation orders for Val Verde, Oak Canyon, Hasley Canyon, Romero Canyon and the Golden State-C evacuation zone on Thursday afternoon, according to…
2 local students graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute celebrated its 2025 class with a series of ceremonies honoring the achievements of graduates across all degree levels at…
A funeral service for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund is held Thursday morning at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita. Representatives from law enforcement and fire departments…
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The federal government suspended $584 million worth of grants to the University of California–Los Angeles (UCLA), the university’s Chancellor, Julio Frenk, said in a Wednesday statement…
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said on Thursday that the FBI responded to his request to help arrest state House Democratic lawmakers who left the state in…
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Meta has identified and banned more than 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to scam operations during the first half of 2025, the tech giant said in…
In an era where video content dominates, capturing crisp, clear footage is more important than ever. Yet, despite advancements in camera technology, many of us still find ourselves with videos…
In an age dominated by digital media, there’s something undeniably magical about holding a printed newspaper in your hands. Whether you’re commemorating a special event, launching a school project, or…