News release Mark Crawford, former principal of West Ranch High School, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to a statement released by the William S. Hart Union High School District. …
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that more than $84 billion worth of civil fines have been imposed on illegal immigrants for their refusal to exit the United States. …
A small 10-foot by 10-foot fire was quickly extinguished in the Santa Clara riverbed near Bouquet Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to officials with the Los Angeles County…
As summer travel picks up across Southern California, families are seeking experiences that go beyond the typical day at the zoo or aquarium — and a handful of wildlife institutions…
Santa Clarita’s triple-digit summers bring intense heat, scorching pavement and dry canyon winds — conditions that can quickly become dangerous for pets. From early signs of heat stress to safe walking times…
When August temperatures climb into the triple digits, local families start looking for cool, comfortable places to spend the day. Santa Clarita offers plenty of indoor escapes — from arcades and bowling…
By David Hegg As I have watched, listened and grieved the erosion of civility in our society among those who make and report the news, the course we’ve taken has…
The July 11 opinion page provides a revealing perspective on “love of country” through the backdrop of the World Cup competition. First, Brian Richards in his letter, “They Love America…
A woman in crisis, who was threatening to jump from the Valencia Boulevard overpass, was rescued in a multiagency operation on Friday evening, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Instagram post. The…
Ouch. Eeeesh. Amen. Boy howdy. The way the mercury’s been bubbling, perhaps we ought to just monkey with the time continuum a smidge and go back in history to some distant November. In Switzerland. Well. Let’s not be…
“What does the Post Office have to do with mail-in ballots?” At first glance, the answer seems simple. The Post Office delivers the ballots. But this year’s election raises a…
In re: “How Many More Lives?” letters, Jocelyn Miranda, June 9. Perhaps Ms. Miranda can explain to the readers exactly how Everytown Research came up with the figure that they…
Question! On July 21 I read a letter from Abigayle Monis where she claims only one party, the Democrats, is focused on the “opportunity to rebuild California in our image.” …
Lois Eisenberg’s letter about Olympic athletes (June 19) and free speech misses the point. No one has to deny free speech in order to criticize how that speech is used.…
The 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster in the San Francisquito Canyon, which killed more than 400 people, is considered America’s worst civil engineering catastrophe of the 20th century. Just to…
I wish Gary Horton (Commentary, May 6) would stop trying to compare the people of the United States and how they live their lives to those in countries, like Finland…
Recently, I heard it said that anatomically, there’s an average of 18 inches between someone’s brain and their heart. In my consulting experience, that short distance can make a world of difference…
Question: Dear Robert, I enjoy reading the articles you write. There is a lot of information you’ve given that has helped. I have a question: Can I run a gas barbecue from my house gas line? I know that when a barbecue is purchased it can be “converted” to natural gas, but I don’t know what to do to get it connected to my home gas line. Are you able to guide me? — MaryAnn B. Answer: MaryAnn, yes this is possible. However, it is a process to accomplish it safely and legally. A licensed and insured plumber will need to do the work, and will need to file permits with Building and Safety. There are several steps needed before any digging is done, and through the permitting and inspections process, safety measures are checked and ensured. Often landscape/hardscape contractors do this type of outdoor kitchen design and are skilled in the process. Best advice is to be sure to verify licenses and insurance before beginning any project. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing…
News release State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, joined 38 of her legislative colleagues in sending a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, urging them to protect…
News release Significant changes to L.A. County government are underway and more are on the horizon as a result of the passage of Measure G in 2024. These changes include the county's first Governance Reform Task…