The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry reports that nearly 20% of children experience significant dental anxiety, with many avoiding necessary treatment as a result. As pediatric dental practices nationwide implement…
The American Association of Orthodontists reported that 4.5 million Americans wear braces at any given time — but what's remarkable is how many of those aligners are now completely invisible.…
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a $2 million settlement this month for a vehicle crash involving a motorist whose car overturned and was struck by two tires that…
Ring around the collar! If you’re under 45, those four words probably draw blanks. But if you’re of a certain vintage, you can hear the jingle in your head right…
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency appreciates the opportunity to address Ms. Glenda Roybal’s recent letter to the editor (“No Meaningful Choice,” June 23). In her letter, Ms. Roybal raises…
So the Republicans hold the House, the Senate and the presidency, yet they continue to cry “voter fraud”? George Orwell’s book, “1984” has come to fruition, where facts become fantasy…
Accurately describing the state financial situation depends largely on a person’s definitions of “balanced” and “deficit.” Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders describe the 2026-27 budget they negotiated as “a…
Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart…
News release As part of the Interstate 5 North County Enhancements Project, the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s contractor, OHLA USA, will begin reconstruction of the existing northbound Calgrove Boulevard on-ramp starting next week. …
A local teenager was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a solo vehicle crash that left a pickup truck on its side in Newhall on Monday night,…
Imagine a world of no longer connecting through cell towers or the internet — some might reminisce and call it the “good old days.” In coordination with Field Day, a nationwide emergency initiative…
A woman who was reported missing in March has now been located, according to a Nixle alert from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit. The woman’s name was…
Fourth of July festivities have begun in Santa Clarita, including events such as the Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band's "Stars and Stripes" concert at Freedom's Way Baptist Church on Saturday.…
By Kate Wolffe CalMatters Writer Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco has once again rolled back her controversial proposal to amend California’s public records rules. The Downey Democrat alarmed First Amendment advocates in March…
News release The FIFA World Cup is here, and Santa Clarita Transit is offering residents a lift to help them be part of the excitement. Whether attending a match at SoFi Stadium or joining fellow fans…
Los Angeles County prides itself on a “world-renowned culinary scene showcasing authentic flavors from virtually every community across the globe” — but breaking into the market can be tough, according…
The first of two suspects arrested in connection with a February 2023 sexual assault at the former Black N’ Blue restaurant agreed to a three-year prison term Friday as part of a plea deal. Santa…
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded that gasoline retailers immediately lower prices at the pump, warning of “big problems” if they fail to pass along the benefits of falling crude oil prices…
The Santa Clarita City Council approved a plan Tuesday intended to keep up maintenance for a parking structure, with plans for future development in the area and efficiencies from city management to create savings on the plan in…
By Sam Dorman & Stacy Robinson Contributing Writers The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws prohibiting boys in girls’ sports. The court held that the laws didn’t violate Title IX, which bars sex discrimination…