Gary Horton | Ding Dong the Dump Is Closed
January 8, 2025 7:51 am
“Ding-dong! The Witch is dead / Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch!/ Ding-dong! The Wicked Witch is dead / Wake up, you sleepy head / Rub your eyes, get out
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Maggie Lockridge | Why Are We Paying for This?
January 8, 2025 7:50 am
I am in receipt of a letter from the city of Santa Clarita regarding the Santa Clarita False Alarm Reduction Program, stating that the response to the first two false
Larry Moore | New GOP Paradigm: What Is It?
January 8, 2025 7:49 am
Philip Wasserman’s “Republican Path to Success in California” (letters, Jan. 5) is like “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” He says future California GOP candidates “must offer innovative, 21st century solutions to
Rob Kerchner | Oh, the Hypocrisy
January 8, 2025 7:47 am
Those who decried Donald Trump’s 2020 election challenges (after winning 232 electoral votes) were the same people who lauded Hillary Clinton’s 2016 (and beyond) “Russia did it!” election challenges (after
Dan Walters | Which Path Will Newsom Take?
January 8, 2025 7:42 am
Six years into his governorship and with two years to go, Gavin Newsom is at a political inflection point, choosing whether to finish his stint and resume his wine and
The Savvy Senior | How to Help a Hoarding Parent
January 8, 2025 1:17 am
Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his
Thousands flee massive Palisades Fire fueled by strong winds
January 7, 2025 6:09 pm
By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the coastal city of Pacific Palisades, about 20 miles west of Los Angeles, destroying homes as Santa Ana winds ripped through
Company sued over fire risk of lithium batteries
January 7, 2025 12:36 pm
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Power tools manufacturer Chervon North America is facing a class-action lawsuit from a customer citing the safety risk posed by a battery he purchased, which was
Meta ends fact-checking program in US, introduces X-style community notes
January 7, 2025 12:21 pm
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the United States and replacing it with community notes, similar to the system used by Elon Musk-owned social media
Federal judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel’s classified documents report
January 7, 2025 12:16 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday blocked the release of a special counsel’s final report into President-elect Donald Trump, pending a decision by an appeals
McDonald’s says it will end some DEI practices amid ‘shifting legal landscape’
January 7, 2025 12:05 pm
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer McDonald’s said on Monday that it would roll back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives due to the “shifting legal landscape” following a Supreme
Tony Maldonado | A Masterclass in Doublespeak
January 7, 2025 4:34 am
On Jan. 1 (letters to the editor), Scott Murtishaw, executive director of the California Energy Storage Alliance, delivered a masterclass in corporate doublespeak — a polished performance that only a
Christine Flowers | Misplaced Priorities After Terror Attack
January 7, 2025 4:30 am
Last week, I was incensed after learning the Sugar Bowl would only be postponed a day after a horrific tragedy in the host city, New Orleans. Fifteen families were planning
Natalie Foster | We Can’t Let 3 Companies Control AI
January 7, 2025 4:23 am
When California state Sen. Scott Wiener introduced the nation’s most ambitious artificial intelligence safety bill last year, it became a flashpoint in the debate over how to govern AI. Senate
Chamber announces Business Choice Awards
January 6, 2025 5:40 pm
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 businesses award recipients who will be honored at the 2025 Awards + Installation on Friday, Jan. 31, at
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau says he is resigning
January 6, 2025 1:20 pm
By Omid Ghoreishi Contributing Writer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader after a replacement is chosen. He also asked Gov. Gen.
Trump’s election win certified by Congress
January 6, 2025 12:55 pm
By Samantha Flom and Arjun Singh Contributing Writers Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory in the 2024 election, marking the official final step to guarantee Trump’s position as
Repeated Acetaminophen use may not be as safe as previously thought
January 6, 2025 12:42 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A study in the United Kingdom found that “repeated doses” of acetaminophen for people aged 65 and older may lead to health complications. University of Nottingham
US Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked merger
January 6, 2025 12:22 pm
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel are suing to challenge the Biden administration’s decision that blocked a nearly $15 billion deal for the Japanese company to take
David Hegg | Yes, We Are Accountable
January 5, 2025 11:24 am
By David Hegg Tragically, stories of senseless shootings and random acts of violence have become commonplace in our society. Barely a week goes by that our news outlets don’t describe