“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Having called the Santa Clarita
Tony Brown’s Aug. 29 letter, “A Track Record in Education,” presents Julee Brooks’ professional accomplishments. Voters should also examine her positions on parental rights, transparency and gender identity. I have
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. State Department on Tuesday urged American citizens worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to be aware of possible travel disruptions and attacks. Issued
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., easily fended off a primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., who made the 80-year-old progressive senator’s age a top issue. The
By Darlene McCormick Sanchez & Janice Hisle Contributing Writers The man accused of assassinating conservative commentator Charlie Kirk with a bullet to the neck will stand trial for aggravated murder, a Utah
News release Soroptimist International of Valencia is scheduled to present its 23rd Annual Bras for a Cause on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. This year’s theme, “Viva
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a 62-year-old woman and have had a bunion on my big toe for years, but lately it’s become more painful and is making it hard to
ortonA decent society can’t promise that nobody will suffer. It decides which forms of preventable suffering it will no longer accept. Elections are nearing. Sides are being taken, battle lines drawn,
For more than a decade, Old Town Newhall has been more than the place where I own a business. It is part of my life. When you build a business
During his nearly eight years as governor, Gavin Newsom has had a somewhat unusual approach to dealing with a Legislature dominated by his fellow Democrats. Rather than coax them into
L.A. County Fire Department personnel responded to a flatbed truck fire on Tuesday at 3:31 p.m. on the northbound Interstate 5 offramp at Calgrove Boulevard. The fire was extinguished and
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to fund the government past the midterms, thereby avoiding a shutdown. The tally was 370-48, meeting the
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Studies estimating the effectiveness of the flu vaccine have a significant flaw, according to a new paper. The studies are biased because of how they handle
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A growing number of municipalities are ending their use of Flock Safety cameras amid concerns about how the automated license plate readers capture people’s movement. Flock
Cheez Whiz on crackers and salami sandwiches eaten on the step of our red Econoline van parked at a rest stop. Dinty Moore Stew heated up on a hotplate at
With the 2026 election, Santa Clarita will have fully transitioned to district-based elections. People still have mixed feelings about that change, and that’s understandable, but it’s the system we’re working
This statistic has it all: misplaced priorities, virtue signaling, leftist gun hysteria and economic/environmentalist backwardness. Q: “Google, is it true that more people have died from heat, just in France,
Laurene Weste was first elected to the City Council last century. Nearly 30 years is a long time for anyone to hold elected office. During that time, Santa Clarita has
altersDriven by either genetic impulse or vocational training, politicians habitually brag about how they are serving those who voted them into office. Gavin Newsom is an obvious example. He and
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Dr. Anthony Fauci said an aide should delete an email about risky research his agency was funding, according to documents released on Saturday by Sen. Rand