The Art of the Home Renovation: A Guide to Modern Upgrades
There are many ways to revamp your home, but renovation is one of the most efficient methods. Renovation enhances the functionality of your home as well as its beauty. Although…
The Art and Science of Vaporization: A Guide for Discerning Users
In the recent past, the vaporization industry has begun to embrace a world of gadgets and divergent experiences away from the conventional idea of an e-cigarette. For both new and…
Letters to the Editor
Anna Meeks | Municipal Mayhem Erupts
The Santa Clarita City Council meeting (Aug. 26) was a masterclass in municipal mayhem. I am ap- palled and utterly shocked at what I saw and I am counting down…
Letters to the Editor
Nancy Fairbanks | Not Something to Shrug Off
In Christopher Lucero’s July 19 letter, “Multi-Year vs. the Annual Budget,” he dismisses my concern over California’s $2 billion deficit by suggesting I don’t understand math. What he either doesn’t…
Letters to the Editor
Sandy Cassidy | Some of the Billions for Shelters
The following is a copy of a letter to L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. I received a call Thursday morning (Aug. 14), the same day my previous email to you…
Letters to the Editor
Lois Eisenberg | Making Measles Great Again
Making Measles Great Again is now a reality. This dangerous disease has risen its ugly head again after being eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, according to the Centers for…
Christine Flowers | In Minnesota, Ingrained Hatreds Again Rise to Violence
The first comment I heard after the attack on Catholic schoolchildren in Minneapolis last week was from the city’s mayor, Jacob Frey, who said: “Don’t just say this is about…
The Savvy Senior | Is Social Security Still Taxable?
Dear Savvy Senior, Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Donald Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell…
A Valencia woman was arrested on suspicion of grand theft after authorities were notified that the suspect stole antique items from a home impacted by the Pacific Palisades fire in February, according to a California Highway Patrol news release.
Valencia looting suspect to face hearing Friday
A Santa Clarita Valley woman charged with looting property from million-dollar homes devastated by brush fires earlier this year is due in court Friday to schedule a preliminary hearing. California…
File photo of Saugus Union School District
Cedarcreek teacher claims classroom fear in lawsuit
A former Cedarcreek Elementary School first-grade teacher who claimed she was injured by a special needs student and was then fired in retaliation for raising a concern about her safety…
Hart district names new principal, assistant principal
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District has appointed Brian Necessary as the new principal at Arroyo Seco Junior High School and Christopher Printz as a new…
2025 State of the City to celebrate Hart Park
News release This year’s State of the City event, scheduled to be held 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Canyon Country Community Center, will feature the theme, “Celebrating Hart…
CHP: Woman, man arrested on suspicion of firearm charges
A man and woman were arrested on suspicion of having a firearm concealed in a vehicle and an obliterated firearm serial number during a traffic stop on the northbound Interstate…
CHP: Man arrested on suspicion of obstruction of executive officer, DUI
A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and obstruction of an executive officer on the State Route 14 southbound south of Newhall Avenue on Friday evening, according to officials…
SCVi Charter School to host community back-to-school night
News release SCVi Charter School is inviting all families with school-age children in the community to attend its annual Back-to-School Night on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. While Back-to-School…
CHP: Fire erupts after fatal crash near I-5, I-405 interchange
A single-vehicle traffic collision that left at least one person dead resulted in a brush fire near the Interstate 5 and Interstate 405 interchange on Tuesday afternoon just south of…
Women’s Volleyball: College of the Canyons vs.. Irvine Valley College on Aug. 27, 2025.
Photo by Robert Hanashiro, for College of the Canyons Athletics
Cougars take home opener, 3-1, over Irvine Valley
By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director College of the Canyons rallied after an opening-set loss to down visiting Irvine Valley College by a 3-1 final score at the Cougar Cage…
Protesters confront federal agents and California Army National Guardsmen in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.
Trump takes aim at crime in Chicago after dozens shot over weekend
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he will “soon” take actions to deal with crime in Chicago, weeks after he sent National Guard troops to…
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Trump says he will protect Social Security amid potential congressional cost-cutting proposals
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said his administration will protect Social Security and Medicaid, when asked about which programs he would want to see cut in a congressional…
US forces strike on suspected drug boat that departed Venezuela
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer U.S. forces in the Caribbean fired upon a drug boat from Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, amid a heightened naval operation near the country. …