Let’s be honest — this wasn’t an easy budget cycle. Uncertainty from the federal level, looming cuts and divisive rhetoric cast a long shadow. But here in Assembly District 40,
I wasn’t able to attend the City Council Meeting in person on June 24, but I did watch it online. I’m looking at the council’s website, under Council Norms and
Far be it for me to defend Denise Lite. I find her particular brand of MAGA politics to be repulsive to say the least. However, I find it extremely concerning
One estimate I’ve seen for totally removing San Onofre and Rancho Seco decommissioned plants is $5.1 billion and similar cost for Rancho Seco. Of course, Southern California Edison is asking
California’s self-designated deadline for achieving net zero emissions of greenhouse gases is 20 years away. But what is happening — or not happening — in multiple arenas now may determine
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Sunday pushed for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, as the Israeli military warned of an intensifying offensive in several Gaza
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer The Senate on Monday began the amendment process known as a vote-a-rama on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ahead of the final vote on the
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Two firefighters were killed and one injured in a sniper ambush while responding to a fire in the mountains of northern Idaho on Sunday, according to
Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival
By Angela Timmons Only in California When most people think of Southern California, the first things that come to mind are the plentiful sandy beaches, the endless blue skies and
By David Hegg The great American pastime is no longer baseball, or for that matter, anything even remotely related to sport. No, it is much more consuming than any passion
I always try to hike new trails in our valley soon after they open. Our newest trail and Santa Clarita’s 39th park opened a week ago, so I checked it
By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer The nursery doesn’t have to go dormant as summer temperatures rise. Many gardeners close up shop until next spring, but this is actually an excellent time
When President Donald Trump deservedly wins the Nobel Peace Prize, I can hear Gary Horton and Jonathan Kraut’s very public reaction. “It is only appropriate that the man who would
Apparently, the Santa Clarita City Council has lost touch with what the city of Santa Clarita needs to spend $3.3 million on. And it isn’t landscaping the Newhall State Route
Towering above California’s freeways, oversized billboards display the names of personal injury law firms and the smiling faces of attorneys every other mile or so. If you have driven the
What were the Democrats in New York thinking? Eight months after being humiliated by Donald Trump, they’ve chosen a devout socialist to run for mayor of arguably the country’s most
Question: Hello there Robert, Wayne here. You may have covered this topic over the years but I am unable to find anything online, so asking now before we embark on
In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, success often hinges not just on technical skills or experience but also on our ability to manage ourselves to better influence others. Limiting
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is ending all trade negotiations with Canada. In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump said the
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