By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., on Tuesday defeated Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., in the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff for the seat held by the late Sen.…
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer Meta Platforms has agreed to pay out as much as $17 billion to settle state claims that it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, deceived…
By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer A federal judge in Massachusetts on Wednesday lifted a block she ordered against postal service rules that limit mail-in voting. She issued that block after the…
Six years after starting college, 24% of first-generation students hold a bachelor’s degree, compared with 59% of students whose parents also attended, according to U.S. Department of Education data compiled…
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is notifying residents and trail users of a closure of the Santa Clara River Trail near Bridgeport Park, as part of the…
The West Ranch High School Music Boosters held a mattress fundraiser sale on Saturday in the campus gym. The Wildcat gym had an assortment of brand new mattresses, for community members…
News release On Saturday, Sept. 12, Hart Show Choir will be filling the parking lot at Hart High School with music, dancing, soap and plenty of smiling faces as students…
News release To protect water quality in the Santa Clara River watershed, the Newhall Ranch Sanitation District has proposed banning residential automatic water softeners in the Newhall Ranch community. Like…
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the fifth annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon in various locations around the…
Firefighters responded to reports of smoke in Old Town Newhall Wednesday morning at the scene of the Main Street fire that took place early Monday morning, according to Kaitlyn Aldana, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Fire…
News release The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting a car and bike show Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to join this event for a…
A sheriff’s deputy was transported to the hospital following a solo motorcycle collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest late Wednesday morning, according to Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, public information officer with the California…
News release The Guardians Support Center Inc. is inviting the community to come together in remembrance and gratitude at its annual Patriot Day observance, the sixth annual Patriot Day 9/11…
Relocating from Hawaii to Los Angeles is a major life shift. People make this move for career growth in entertainment or tech, to be closer to family, for military transfers,…
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Say you're an artist with a folder full of finished designs sitting on a hard drive with nowhere to go. Getting that work onto real products used to mean a whole separate…
Planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean may seem simple. Book a flight, choose a hotel, pack a swimsuit, and you are ready to go. But here’s the thing: the difference between a pleasant vacation and an unforgettable one is often in the details. These are the small decisions no one talks about, but they can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. Beyond packing your suitcase or checking the weather forecast, there are several things travelers often overlook. Choosing the right hotel, avoiding an overloaded schedule, and steering clear of common tourist mistakes can help you enjoy the trip much more without exhausting your budget. Here are 10 tips worth knowing before your next Mexican Caribbean vacation. 1. Choose the Experience Before the Destination One of the most common mistakes is choosing a destination based only on its reputation. Deciding between Cancun and the Riviera Maya should begin with a more important question: What kind of trip do you actually want? Some travelers want to disconnect completely and spend most of the vacation at the hotel. Others want to visit cenotes, archaeological sites, and natural parks every day. Some couples are simply looking for a quiet romantic getaway. Once you understand your priorities, it becomes much easier to choose a hotel that fits your travel style instead of ending up somewhere that feels completely different from what you imagined. 2. Pay Attention to Distances Do not assume that two attractions are close simply because they appear near each other on a map. …
The Trump Administration’s immigration policies have been stark, swift and extensive. While we clearly needed to shut the border and we need to arrest and deport those immigrants who pose…
Below are excerpts from an e-mail I sent Monday, Aug. 17, to friends regarding the current state of inequity in our economy. “I’m sure there are other reasons that have…
“Public service is a privilege that comes with the responsibility to govern effectively within boundaries established by our Constitution and laws.” The above quote tells it all in how the…