Question: I live in a Valencia custom-built home from 1980 on a half-acre lot. I’m the fourth owner who inherited a 4-inch diameter PVC plastic drainage system. There are five
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4, celebrating both a major legislative victory and America’s Independence Day at
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump praised the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in a speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, marking
At the park, somewhere between scraped knees, snack negotiations, and gentle parenting on the brink, I spoke with Lalli — an American who grew up in Australia, a playwright, a
“A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading,” blared a recent headline in “The Atlantic.” The article lamented the fact that the number of youngsters (ages 7 to 17) who report having
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Bryan Kohberger, the former criminal justice doctoral student charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022, on Wednesday entered a guilty
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has confirmed that federal officials informed her about a possible terrorist threat ahead of the July 4 Independence Day holiday. “Our
By Joseph Lord, Nathan Worcester, Lawrence Wilson and Jackson Richman Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to implement President Donald
I am writing in support of Planning Commissioner Denise Lite and to express deep concern over a City Council member’s request for her resignation. This request, especially when levied against
I absolutely loved the part of Christopher Lucero’s letter (June 10) where he quotes from the movie “Tombstone.” I love that movie, and I love that scene with Val Kilmer
The City Council is looking for ways to improve the appeal of our city, which is good. So they do so by adding more fast-food choices. There are many ways
I go out and pick up my morning paper as usual, come back in, get my coffee and set down at kitchen table and read through the articles that catch
Has it really been less than a month since Elon Musk flew off the handle, trashed his benefactor, the president, pledged to kill the administration’s top legislative priority, and, on
Jerry Brown once described reform of the California Environmental Quality Act as “the lord’s work” but he, like other recent governors, was not willing to invest enough political capital to
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Fordow nuclear site was “seriously and heavily damaged” by U.S. B-2 bombers on June 21. “No one exactly
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer Pete Buttigieg is the early leader in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey that shows the former Biden-era Transportation
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he is unsatisfied with how the Senate changed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act before passing it this week and
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Rapper and businessman Sean “Diddy” Combs on Wednesday morning was found guilty on two charges and not guilty on three counts in a high-profile sex trafficking
By Mayor Bill Miranda As we prepare for the city’s Fourth of July Parade, we are reminded of the values that bind us together as a community and as a
As a proud Santa Clarita resident, I’m writing with fire in my heart to support Planning Commissioner Denise Lite, a dedicated leader whose work strengthens our community. Denise brings integrity