Jim de Bree

Jim de Bree | Postmarks, Tax Returns and Ballots

At the beginning of every tax season, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants presents a risk management webcast advising its members of potential problems tax practitioners may face in

Letters to the Editor

Lois Eisenberg | Fact-Checking the SOTU

Roughly 27.8 million viewers watched Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The SOTU address was down 12% in viewing from 31.45 million from Trump’s last

Patsy Ayala

Patsy Ayala | A Tree-mendous Celebration 

Living in Santa Clarita comes with the added benefit of beautiful scenery every time you step outside your front door. Whether you’re an avid hiker enjoying our miles of picturesque trails and paseos, a family spending

Letters to the Editor

Mihran Kalaydjian | A Lifeline Under Threat

Public safety debates often focus on police, prosecutors and courtrooms. But there is another critical pillar of safety that receives far less attention: the services that help victims escape violence,

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Newsom signs order requiring AI companies to prevent misuse 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday requiring artificial intelligence companies seeking to do business with the state to implement policies to prevent the misuse of their technology.  The order

Letters to the Editor

Anthony N. Cervello | Meatball on a Saturday

The Santa Clarita heat shimmered off the pavement as Anthony, known to everyone as “Meatball,” for his mother always having a large pot of sauce with meatballs simmering on the