Cameron Smyth | The Rink is Rolling Along
July 4, 2024 1:36 am
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
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Hurricane Beryl moves toward Jamaica as storm is forecast to impact Texas next week
July 3, 2024 1:42 pm
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
Newsom backs down on crime measure
July 3, 2024 1:24 pm
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
Why many illegal fireworks could be gone in California next July Fourth
July 3, 2024 1:03 pm
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
Defense secretary announces new US military aid package to Ukraine
July 3, 2024 8:41 am
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,
Ban on schools’ gender notification policies heads to Newsom. Will he sign it?
July 3, 2024 7:52 am
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
Supreme Court rules for Jan. 6 defendant who challenged obstruction charge
July 3, 2024 6:05 am
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
Gary Horton | COC Sabotaging Board Threatens SCV Well-Being
July 3, 2024 4:14 am
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
Phyllis Walker | Honoring the History of Our Flag
July 3, 2024 4:13 am
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
Michael Reagan | Democrats Hung Biden Out to Dry
July 3, 2024 4:11 am
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
The Savvy Senior | Do You Need a Digital Will?
July 3, 2024 1:31 am
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
California voters will decide an anti-crime measure in November; Democrats say this one is better
July 2, 2024 2:09 pm
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.
Judge delays Trump sentencing in New York case
July 2, 2024 12:54 pm
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
CDC updates RSV vaccine guidance for seniors
July 2, 2024 11:23 am
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
Judge releases transcripts from 2006 grand jury investigation of Jeffrey Epstein
July 2, 2024 11:00 am
By Jana J. Pruet Contributing Writer A Florida judge has ordered the release of the transcripts from a 2006 grand jury investigation into sex trafficking and rape allegations made against the
Kassidy Beattie | Duty, Respect and Clarity
July 2, 2024 5:51 am
I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the recent article published on May 26, about the Memorial Day veteran flag placement at Eternal Valley. The article beautifully captured
Dan Walters | Homelessness Lingering Under Newsom
July 2, 2024 5:49 am
Homelessness is the political albatross hanging around Gavin Newsom’s neck, something that’s plagued him not only as governor but even earlier during his stint as mayor of San Francisco. He
Christine Flowers | Demonizing Our Blue Collar Values
July 2, 2024 5:48 am
By the time I knew what the term “blue collar” meant, I wasn’t. I come from a long line of blue-collar people, proud Italians and Irish who were carpenters and
Cindy Josten | Too Much Made of Pride
July 2, 2024 5:47 am
The following is a summary of comments delivered during the June 25 Santa Clarita City Council meeting: I respect each one of you sitting on this council and I know
US military says European forces vigilant amid reports of terror alert
July 1, 2024 3:20 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military on Sunday responded to reports that bases across Europe were placed on their second-highest level alert, saying that its European command will “remain