With midterm elections just a few months away, a 36-hour period last week gave the political world a good picture of President Donald Trump’s approach to campaigning for Republicans with
The Fourth of July has always been a special day in Santa Clarita. This year, that celebration carries even more meaning, as our nation will mark its 250th anniversary, a milestone that recognizes the sacrifices, achievements and shared ideals that
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Federal prosecutors on Tuesday were directed to prioritize investigations into “birth tourism” schemes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer In a major political upset on Tuesday, democratic socialist Melat Kiros was declared victorious over longtime Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. At 12:03 a.m. ET, the Associated Press projected that Kiros would win the race, defeating the long-serving incumbent. With 84% of the vote counted, Kiros led with 49.3% to DeGette’s 43.5, while
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer MEDORA, N.D. — President Donald Trump cut the red ribbon and delivered remarks to officially open the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library on Wednesday in a patriotic ceremony just days
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The National Weather Service has warned that heat is building across the central and eastern United States, and that high temperatures are expected through the weekend. NWS forecasters said
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
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
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
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
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order excluding children of illegal immigrants and legal temporary visitors from automatic birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts
As a kid, I often saw signs at construction sites that read, “Your Tax Dollars at Work.” At the time, I didn’t think much about them — I wasn’t paying
Jack Crawford’s letter, “Explaining the Voter ID Objections,” makes a fair point: No eligible citizen should be prevented from voting simply because obtaining identification is difficult. I agree with that
I spent an absolutely wonderful two days in New York recently. It doesn’t hurt my best friend lives on the Upper East Side near Central Park, the weather was exquisite,
There’s just something timeless about a summer cookout with friends, family or neighbors. Whether it’s the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill or the smell of your favorite seasonal
By David Hegg It is often said, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But what if learning a few new tricks all along the way can keep you