Platform-specific achievement systems transformed an isolated gameplay preference into a visible, competitive subculture. What emerged wasn't just a playstyle but an ecosystem of tracking tools, leaderboards, and personalities who turned exhaustive game mastery…
The College of the Canyons’ governing board is scheduled to vote in a new board president, vice president and clerk during a special meeting and board retreat on Friday morning. Friday’s organizational meeting follows the customary annual organizational meeting in…
After finishing the first half of the season 11-8, the Legacy Christian Lions kicked off the 2026 calendar year with a narrow 69-61 win over the Vikings at Valencia High School. The…
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday that he does not expect the U.S. military to send troops into Venezuela following an operation over the weekend that led to the…
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Republican lawmakers to highlight and expand policy successes to secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, during a speech to the…
By Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writer Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado celebrated President Donald Trump for making the decision to capture Nicolás Maduro, in an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” on Monday. …
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former Attorney General William Barr said he believes deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will be convicted and will receive a sentence comparable to the one handed down…
As 2026 approaches, U.S. international education is entering a period of adjustment rather than disruption. After years of pandemic recovery, visa backlogs, political debates, and rapid technological change, the system…
The question comes up in every revenue planning meeting: Should we hire business development reps first or build the marketing function? Taylor Thomson has a definitive answer. Marketing comes first. Always. …
One person died after an early-morning crash involving two box trucks and one sedan on the Interstate 5 northbound just south of Magic Mountain Parkway on Tuesday morning, according to…
The Service Employees International Union recently filed an initiative with the California Attorney General’s Office called the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act. It is possible that the SEIU could obtain a…
Democrats tolerated Bill Clinton’s blatant womanizing in office. They tolerated Barack Obama openly shredding the Constitution on immigration, and conducting a soft coup against his successor. They tolerated Joe Biden’s…
This is in response to Jim De Bree (letters, Dec. 4). Was the assassination of Osama bin Laden murder? Was it a criminal act? Was it a war crime? Also,…
Revenge and retribution seem to be some of Donald Trump’s priorities and it is hurting all Americans, Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s vengeance against his political enemies who are sounding…
President Donald Trump is moving mountains to reduce health care costs. In recent months, he struck agreements with several pharmaceutical giants to offer medicines at lower prices. He issued an…
News release The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, is planned as a celebration of health, community and giving back. For the first time, Students Off and Running, which empowers local youth…
A 23-year-old Newhall man arrested Dec. 30 on suspicion of kidnapping was released Friday with no charges filed as of this story’s publication. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded…
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is planning to ask the county for approximately $220,000 to pay overtime for federally designated task force officers to help stem a rise in violent…
A 102-page writ filed on Christmas Eve is seeking to stop the city of Santa Clarita’s approval of the Wiley Canyon mixed-use project, a plan the City Council signed off on in November. …
The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs announced a ceremony later this month to memorialize the life of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Castaic and announce a new community benefit to honor his memory. L.A.…