California’s taxes on gasoline, already among the nation’s highest, increased by another 1.7 cents per gallon this week. Republicans blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom for increasing the state’s sky-high living costs.
By Jana J. Pruet Contributing Writer More Americans say they think electric vehicles are less reliable than gas-powered cars and trucks, while about 30% would “seriously consider” purchasing a plug-in. According
Within the last few years, the political phrase “one screen; two movies” has become increasingly popular with pundits. The phrase refers to the phenomenon of two political opponents looking at
Re: Letters, Christoper Lucero, “The Myth of Pure Capitalism,” June 29. I’m on the right. Why? Because I believe that the “right” stands for the individual, and the “left” stands
COVID-19 taught us a lot about our government, our elite culture and our media. In the midst of uncertainty and ignorance about the virus, even in the so-called expert circles,
Until a week ago, President Joe Biden seemingly had the age issue under control. Yes, he had senior moments, some quite severe, such as the episode at the White House
Growing up in the 1980s, I have many fond memories of spending time with friends at the Skate-N-Place on Soledad. From the neon lights dancing on the floor to Depeche
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Hurricane Beryl weakened slightly on Wednesday morning to a Category 4 system as it was forecast to hit Jamaica later in the day, according to the
By CalMatters Staff In a stunning, last-minute reversal, Gov. Gavin Newsom is scrapping the anti-crime measure he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. It had been designed to compete with
By Jenna Peterson CalMatters Writer For eight years, Mike Salazar has spent Fourth of July week selling fireworks in an empty parking lot in Vernon. His truck is covered floor to
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday that the United States will provide $2.3 billion more in military assistance to Ukraine, which includes missile systems, anti-tank weapons,
By Carolyn Jones CalMatters Writer The battle over trans rights has mostly played out at school boards, but is now erupting in Sacramento as lawmakers seek to limit local authority on
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The Supreme Court ruled last week in favor of Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer, a former police officer charged under an accounting reform law after he
College of the Canyons is one of the prime jewels of the Santa Clarita Valley. Lead by Dianne Van Hook for 36 years, COC today reigns as an esteemed dynamo
The history of the U.S. flag as shared by Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers at their annual Flag Day Ceremony on June 14 is very timely with Independence Day
Going into Joe Biden’s debate with Donald Trump on CNN, the big question was whether Biden could last 90 minutes. We found out he couldn’t last 90 seconds. It was
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I had our estate plan – including a will, power of attorney and advance directive – drawn up about 10 years ago but
By Nigel Duara CalMatters Writer Democratic legislative leaders Sunday night unveiled a ballot measure they say will reduce retail theft and punish drug suppliers who sell fentanyl-tainted products to unwitting consumers.
By Catherine Yang Contributing Writer New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Tuesday delayed the sentencing of former President Donald Trump “to Sept. 18, 2024, at 10 a.m. for the
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its recommendations regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccines for seniors ahead of the upcoming respiratory viral season and is