By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer White House officials edited messaging on the finding that there was a higher-than-expected number of strokes following COVID-19 vaccination, according to newly released documents. In January…
Castaic’s Los Angeles County-run animal shelter has accepted several dogs from county-run shelters in Lancaster and Palmdale to help them make way for the hundreds of dogs and cats rescued from a Lake Hughes property last week. While it’s common practice for animals to be transferred…
The Saugus Union School District is scheduled to host a special meeting on Thursday morning to conduct interviews for the new superintendent who will replace the retiring Superintendent Colleen Hawkins. Hawkins announced her retirement in November, stating it…
Corporate commentary on artificial intelligence often resolves into one of two flavors: breathless enthusiasm or cautionary hand-wringing. Margarita Howard, the founder and CEO of government contractor HX5, is trying to offer something…
The modern automotive market is no longer defined by a single buyer type. Instead, it reflects a wide spectrum of needs—from individuals seeking efficient daily transport to families requiring spacious,…
In every community, quality of life is shaped not only by visible improvements, but by smaller, consistent actions that often go unnoticed. Clean spaces, safe walkways, and thoughtful care for…
A friend of mine looked me straight in the eye this week and calmly suggested we may need to nuke Iran. Iran, he said, is a worldwide menace that needs to…
If you think I am borrowing the title of my letter from Mark Levin’s No. 1 bestseller of the same name, you are correct. His book is a meticulously researched…
As “Passing Wind” approached its closing bow at The Main, I found myself filled with an unusual mix of emotions: profound gratitude, creative pride, and a lingering suspicion that my…
It is way too hot for March. Did you all notice this climate-change-driven increase in temperatures? It is over 10 degrees from past averages. And low humidity. We take for…
Gavin Newsom loves to brag about his accomplishments as governor — a syndrome that sometimes backfires when reality raises its ugly head. So it was in January 2022 when he…
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one? — Getting Old Dear Getting, If you die without…
The California Secretary of State has published a preliminary list of qualified candidates for the June Primary, with California’s June 2 election race to determine the top-two candidates for November’s ballot less than 90 days away. There are now three congressional districts…
Jasmine Ruys Lataria Hall Marvin Martinez Jeffrey Archibald College of the Canyons’ governing board spent Tuesday in closed-session meetings interviewing the four finalists for the college’s superintendent-president position. Those four finalists…
There are four names on the ballot in the June Primary race for the 40th Assembly District, which is intended to whittle down the choices to two for November’s election. The incumbent…
A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI involving drugs and alcohol after causing two separate traffic collisions in Castaic on Monday afternoon, according to an official with the California…
Santa Clarita is made up of volunteers who continuously make an effort in being at the forefront of the community, and on Saturday the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley saluted volunteers representing 23…
Property owners sometimes feel frustrated when property tax bills appear higher than expected. Many people receive assessment notices that seem difficult to interpret. A lack of a clear understanding of…
Property tax often feels like a fixed cost, yet several unseen elements shape the final amount. Many property owners focus only on the tax rate, while other factors quietly influence…
Old family photos carry a kind of emotional weight that modern pictures rarely do. They hold people we miss, places that changed long ago, and moments that may never happen…