The U.S. Capitol building after a snowstorm in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Senate fails to advance funding package ahead of shutdown deadline 

By Jackson Richman & Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers   WASHINGTON — The Senate failed to advance a spending package on Thursday after Democrats said they would not support the measure because it included funding for the Department of Homeland Security,

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Just Because

With all of the recent events occurring all over the country regarding interactions between law enforcement (federal, state, local) and the public, I believe a few observations and comments are

Letters to the Editor

Lois Eisenberg | The Other ‘L Word’

People have become supercharged about the word “liberal” not being a dirty word anymore.  One of the reasons is because the party in power has been chaotic, incompetent and cruel

Kathryn Jean Lopez commentary

Kathryn Jean Lopez | Life Will Keep Marching On

There’s a pro-abortion idea going around that the pro-life movement doesn’t care about babies after they are born. It’s a lie. Every January, the pro-life cause hosts a March for

Bill Miranda City Council Message

Bill Miranda | Creativity on Display in Santa Clarita 

Santa Clarita is home to a vibrant and diverse arts scene that continues to inspire connection, creativity and discovery. From six rotating gallery spaces throughout the city to public art installations that enhance

2026 Election Filler

Judge blocks Virginia Democrats’ redistricting plan  

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  A state judge on Tuesday halted an effort to redraw Virginia’s congressional map to benefit Democrats in time for the November midterm elections.  Although redistricting generally happens every 10 years

Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations gather in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo. by John Fredricks.

Trump: Minneapolis mayor is ‘playing with fire’  

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he is “playing with fire” by refusing to enforce federal immigration laws.  Trump was reacting

Gary Horton

Gary Horton | Things We Can’t Forget

This last Saturday, we staged a long-overdue cleaning of Carrie’s closet.  We have lived in our home for nearly 38 years, and over time things accumulate. Almost nothing in that

Letters to the Editor

Andreas Farmakalidis | AI Shouldn’t Be the Enemy

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than the government, faster than schools, faster than the job market — and honestly, faster than most families can keep up with. But here’s the

National News

Trump reveals secret weapon: The Discombobulator 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump has revealed that U.S. forces used a secret weapon to disable Venezuelan military equipment in the Jan. 3 operation that resulted in the arrest of

National News

DHS: 5-year-old ‘abandoned’ by parents during ICE operation  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The Department of Homeland Security has refuted reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota, saying the child was abandoned by his parents during an immigration enforcement operation.  Columbia