By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Israel launched its first air strike on Beirut since the ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect on April 16, killing a Hezbollah commander. The Israel Defense
On Saturday, Spirit Airlines, a financially troubled airline, ceased business. Simultaneously with that cessation, critics of the Trump Administration blamed the Iran conflict, while the administration blamed the airline’s failure
Thank you to the city of Santa Clarita for another outstanding Cowboy Festival. This year, the highlight for me (besides the peach cobbler) was Nashville singer-songwriter, Dani Rose. Rose has
The March 17 column by Andrew Taban made me change my mind about him. I once wrote that he’s the Pied Piper of Santa Clarita Valley. Well, I was wrong.
Pope Leo has avoided mentioning Donald Trump’s name in his criticism of Trump’s war in Iran. Naturally Trump had to lash back at the pope by saying that Pope Leo
As California’s voters receive their primary election ballots and began returning them in to be counted, the seven leading candidates for governor on Tuesday night engaged in an occasionally slashing,
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” — John F. Kennedy I always encourage our community to get involved, try something new and take advantage of all that our city has to offer. In
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer South Africa’s health ministry has said that tests indicated the Andes strain, a rare form of hantavirus that can spread between humans, was found in two passengers aboard the MV Hondius.
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would face renewed U.S. bombing “at a much higher level and intensity” if it fails to follow through on what
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer A U.S. fighter jet fired upon and disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command announced. CENTCOM, which oversees military operations
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation, along with the superintendents from the local elementary school and high school districts, invites the community to help honor the 2025-26 Teachers of the Yeat on
Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active and isn’t overweight. Now I’m wondering if I could be at risk too. Does prediabetes
We already know about the vast and growing wealth inequality in the United States. A relatively small number of people control a disproportionate share of assets and influence, and for
Denise Lite makes an excellent point in her March 14 column, “Congress Votes for Self-Serving Secrecy.” She states, “In a decisive 357-65 vote (they) chose to keep taxpayer-funded sexual assault
Universal health care provided by government is the holy grail for the political left, so its advocates in California cheered — at least most did — when Gov. Gavin Newsom
By Levi Sumagaysay CalMatters Writer State Farm could face millions of dollars in penalties and a possible temporary suspension of its license in California as a result of hundreds of alleged law violations related
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A GOP congressional committee said that the Republican Party holds a fundraising advantage over Democrats and said it will support Republicans’ thin House majority, six months
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran remains in force despite events in the Persian Gulf in recent days. At a Pentagon briefing, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates is actively engaging with missile and drone attacks from Iran, the country’s defense ministry said in a post on X on Tuesday,
College of the Canyons marked an important milestone with the ribbon cutting of a new Health Professions Simulation Center at the Canyon Country campus. This state-of-the-art facility represents more than