This past weekend our Rep. George Whitesides, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, and others staged a “Hands Off” protest outside City Hall and over the freeway overpass to set forth their disagreement
What happened to honest reporting? In the April 8 front-page article about the anti-Trump protests, the subhead stated, “Protesters object to president’s efforts to reduce government waste and fraud.” Nowhere
American Viticultural Areas, or AVAs, have been around since 1980. Originally under the purview of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, AVAs are now governed by the Alcohol and
To no one’s surprise, 83% of white evangelical voters backed President Donald Trump in 2024, consistent with voting patterns in recent decades. The news, this time, was that Cooperative Election
The unmistakable sights, sounds and flavors of the Old West are making their way back to William S. Hart Park (24151 Newhall Ave.), and you do not have to wait
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. consumer spending continued to show resilience in March, bolstered by higher-income households and targeted spending ahead of possible price hikes linked to the Trump administration’s
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer The United States is partnering with Panama as part of efforts to secure the Panama Canal and counter the Chinese Communist Party’s “maligned influence” in the
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer The U.S. Postal Service said this week it is seeking to raise the price of first-class forever stamps from 73 cents to 78 cents this summer,
You might not have noticed, but Minnesota governor and losing 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz is on a national tour. He is holding town halls in congressional districts
When California became a state in 1850, it had fewer than 100,000 residents and 27 sparsely populated counties. Several were larger in land area than some states. However, its population
This letter is to thank Rep. George Whitesides for the March 25 column, “Defending Social Security for Our Community.” Rep. Whitesides wrote a very moving and profound column in regards
After reading the responses from Tammy Messina (April 1) and Karen Frost (April 2) to my previous letter (March 25), I feel compelled to offer some clarification. While I appreciate
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is pausing the reciprocal tariffs that went into effect earlier in the day for 90 days, while at the
By John Haughey Contributing Writer President Donald Trump followed through on his pledge to boost the nation’s declining $28 billion coal-mining industry this week, signing three executive orders and a presidential
Mr. Kevin Strauss’ recent letter (March 28) defending the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s proposed rate hike is a remarkable example of bureaucratic obfuscation and tone-deaf posturing. As a long-time
Having just received the brochure on “Landscape Maintenance District Zone T-44” from the city of Santa Clarita, I find myself puzzled. I’ve lived in Saugus in my home for 30
All eligible United States citizens deserve a voice in their government. I am concerned about what will happen to my voice — and millions more — if the SAVE Act
Among the many unsettling aspects of Donald Trump’s political takeover, the most corrosive is the return of an old and bankrupt worldview: that of the zero-sum game. In Trump’s conception
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips to help seniors save on their auto insurance? I recently turned 70 and got hit with a 25% premium increase on my
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Department of Homeland Security has revoked the legal status of some who were allowed to enter the United States using a phone application set up