Rick Barker | Respect the Uniform You Wear
As a Vietnam War Marine grunt, it turns my stomach every Memorial Day and Veterans Day when I see these old long-haired bearded “vets”at military events here in the valley…
As a Vietnam War Marine grunt, it turns my stomach every Memorial Day and Veterans Day when I see these old long-haired bearded “vets”at military events here in the valley…
As Gavin Newsom makes his increasingly frequent appearances outside the state — seemingly preparing for a 2028 presidential campaign — one of his stock messages is that California’s economy is…
Hope you time travelers brought along a pillow for your saddle this morn. We’ve an extra-long journey ahead, saddlepals. There’s no time to waste, so let’s giddy-up into a most interesting trail ride into the backcountry of our rich, Santa Clarita Valley history … …
Question: Hi Robert, your article has helped us over the years, time and time again. Thank you for keeping this going. We look forward to reading it and learning new ways to help ourselves with our home. We’ve been able to save a considerable amount of money by learning through your article and then being brave, executing with your direction. Today we have a question regarding flooring in a bathroom. We installed new flooring in most of our upstairs, using hard wood. We love that but know that bathrooms can be a problem with wood. Could we go with a faux wood in there, now that we are ready to replace the flooring? I know the Pergo-type flooring can have wood looks, we could get to a close match. What are your thoughts on this choice? Thanks for your help. — Mary and Tom V. Answer: Mary and Tom, Pergo is an option, though be sure to check on the height difference with your existing wood floor. Transitions can be installed — just make sure that the variance will not be a problem. This goes for all other material possibilities, too. As far as the Pergo itself, I personally prefer a tile product in a bathroom. I like that it is less temperamental with the moisture of a bathroom, and it is much more forgiving with that, in the event there is a leak. If you were to choose tile as your option, I’d encourage you to go with a slightly textured option, to lessen the slip factor. Smooth tile can be extremely slippery when wet, so be sure to make your choice with this in mind. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and…
Even after living here for 20 years, I still hear American English phrases I don’t understand. Just this weekend I heard someone say: “Don’t just phone it in.” I’ve come to understand this translates into English-English as: “Don't be half-soaked.” See, being…
The 26th Congressional District The 26th Congressional District race is a brand new election for the Santa Clarita Valley and one of two new districts that picked up a slice of the…
The problem with being a young creative in the Santa Clarita Valley isn’t a lack of inspiration, resources or mentors. It’s the missing link between an artist’s ability to make things and to sell what they make, said David Heredia, founder of…
Two of the Santa Clarita Valley’s graduating seniors have undoubtedly had more said about them than any other member of the class of 2026. Carlotta Ayala and Val Healey sat to the left of the podium Thursday in La Mesa Junior…
As rain began to sprinkle down Thursday on the guests of Castaic High School’s newest graduating class inside College of the Canyons’ Cougar Stadium, a video played throughout on a massive screen. …
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, is scheduled Saturday to host the Care & Connect Autism Resource Fair to bring resources together at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. The free, public event…
After months of meetings and hearings, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved its 2026-27 spending plan, which is nearly 5% larger than last year’s, and once again balanced, according to city officials. …
A driver’s medical emergency behind the wheel Friday afternoon is suspected of causing a crash that ultimately killed the driver and left one other injured, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official said Friday evening. L.A.…
Santa Clarita and its surrounding areas are expanding, and that calls for the addition of more first responders to ensure the safety of the community. Toward that end, work to construct Los Angeles County Fire Department Station…
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer The Justice Department’s new fraud-fighting unit, formed in April, recently announced its first round of prosecutions in Minnesota: 15 defendants accused of $90 million in fake…
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday released new terms of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran, saying the regime must immediately open the Strait of Hormuz…
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer Temu 200 million euros ($232 million) for failing to do enough to stop the sale of illegal products within the 27-member European…
The Sulphur Springs Union School District’s governing board approved a preliminary maximum price for the construction of Skyline Ranch Community School earlier this month. The contract set the ceiling for the project’s construction contractor, Bernards, at about $38.6 million. A final version of the contract…
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Federal regulators have paused the review of Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern, an $85 billion deal that would create the United States’ first transcontinental freight railroad. Union Pacific’s…
Here’s an interesting tidbit. The Internal Revenue Service, like Hamlet, is deeply studying whether or not they should do something. Specifically? They’re pondering if they should add a question onto…
A 19-year-old Acton man is now facing more than 20 years in prison at sentencing next month for his role in a car-to-car shooting on State Route 14, the L.A.…