There are countless dangerous jobs, but construction is at the top of the list. Accidents in the construction industry account for a disproportionate number of all serious workplace injuries and…
On any given day, there is a given day. Every blank space on the calendar comes with some sort of “National” or “Official” warning on the label. Let’s take today,…
The Supreme Court’s decision this week declining to block California’s new congressional map leaves in place the status quo while legal challenges continue. The court issued its order without noted…
In re: “The other ‘L Word’” by Lois Eisenberg, letters, Jan. 29. I wonder if Ms. Eisenberg realizes that virtually all of the issues she listed and is obviously in…
I’ve been around long enough to have seen the Super Bowl games since the first one kicked off in 1967. “Seen” is too strong a word. Early on, I watched…
News release The Cube is hosting the 2026 West Coast Hockey Conference Playoffs this weekend, starting Friday and running through Sunday. The West Coast Hockey Conference consists of seven universities from across California, Arizona and New Mexico. Admission will be $10 for a single-game ticket and $20 for a…
Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin shared his initial budget outlook Tuesday for the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year with city commissioners and the City Council, and also highlighted a number of upcoming projects adding homes and businesses in the city. …
The attorney for a father charged with child abuse and disturbing the peace indicated he would be seeking a mental health diversion for his client during a hearing last week…
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to its first-ever “Tree-mendous Arbor Day” celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valencia Heritage Park (24155 Newhall Ranch Road). This free, family-friendly event will highlight the…
A Canyon Country man is due in court Friday to answer to three charges alleging he committed sexual abuse against a child over 14 years of age. Victor Alvarez, 31,…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has not yet presented a case against a man accused of surreptitiously filming female patrons at the Valencia Town Center mall with a camera on his…
The Newhall School District governing board received a presentation on the Local Control Accountability Plan’s midyear review during last week’s board meeting. The LCAP is implemented into all state schools that receive public funding to help increase student success. The LCAP…
The final match day for the boys’ and girls’ soccer season on Wednesday featured multiple matches that had not only playoff implications but also Foothill League championship deciders. On the boys’ side, the…
The Saugus Union School District’s governing board engaged in a discussion with Education Support Services Group about the next steps in the superintendent search during a Wednesday special board meeting. Topics included in…
Kratom use is increasing throughout Los Angeles County, and local officials and physicians are combating this surge of the newly prevalent opioid. At the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday,…
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is installing a new water main to serve customers in the area of Calgrove Boulevard and Ebelden Avenue, and construction is scheduled to begin Feb. 23. Construction is scheduled to take place Mondays through…
The Sulphur Springs Union School District’s recent governing board meeting was standing room only as educators from Sulphur Springs’ nine elementary schools packed into the district office. Teachers had shown in force at the Jan. 21 meeting for two reasons: The first was that the district…
The Hart girls’ basketball team opened the first 15 games of the season with a 4-11 record, including a 1-2 record in Foothill League play. In the team’s second half of…
News release College of the Canyons will offer free income tax preparation services through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for eligible individuals during the 2026 tax filing season. VITA…
The Hart boys’ basketball team began the Foothill League season 1-3 after the first four games. And with an automatic bid looking unlikely, that didn't stop the Hawks from finishing out the league…