Former assemblyman, Saugus Cafe owner dies at 97
August 11, 2025
A former assemblyman and longtime local philanthropist, Hank Arklin, died Aug. 1. He was 97. Arklin was born July 17, 1928, in Albany, California, north of Berkeley. Arklin was a
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Paul Butler | Performance Matters
August 9, 2025
In the high-stakes world of professional sports, accountability is non-negotiable. Whether it’s the team owner, head coach, or star player, everyone is held to a performance standard. Fall short, and
SCV Water honored by Government Finance Officers Association
August 8, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced it has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its Annual
Assessor’s Office receives national awards
August 8, 2025
News release The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office was awarded three top national achievement awards that spotlighted innovation in government programs resulting in improved access, transparency, and maximum service to
Developer lawsuit claims Chiquita can’t handle debt
August 4, 2025
A developer with a project just south of Chiquita Canyon Landfill filed a new lawsuit against Waste Connections in July in federal court, claiming the landfill is making life near
Porto’s: Sorry, still no SCV plans
August 4, 2025
There’s bad news for those looking locally for potato balls filled with picadillo, a Cuban-style ground beef, or a “refugiado,” a puff pastry with cream cheese and guava. Porto’s still
Trump praises Sydney Sweeney jeans ad amid backlash
August 4, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump is praising American Eagle’s latest advertising campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney while blasting what he calls “woke” marketing missteps by other brands, such
EU suspends US tariff countermeasures
August 4, 2025
By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer The European Union will suspend its two packages of countermeasures to U.S. tariffs for six months, am EU spokesman said on Monday. Olof Gill, the commission
Tariff revenues smash record with $28B haul in July
August 1, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. tariff revenues hit a new monthly record in July, topping $28 billion and lifting collections for the fiscal year to date to more than $151
Developer sued for millions over investments
August 1, 2025
An award-winning Realtor, the owner of a decades-old title company and a former Santa Clarita Valley congressman are among the plaintiffs who have sued a local developer, claiming he promised
Movement on affordable housing plans in CC
July 31, 2025
Plans for 128 units of affordable-housing project just north of Flying Tiger Drive in Canyon Country appear to be moving ahead, based on documents recently submitted to Santa Clarita City
Trump imposes 25% tariff on India, plus penalty
July 31, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods beginning Friday, along with additional unspecified penalties, citing
Trump gives Mexico 90-day extension to reach trade deal
July 31, 2025
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will not raise U.S. tariffs on Mexican goods for 90 days following a “very successful” call with Mexican
Planning to discuss revised Wiley Canyon plan
July 30, 2025
When the Planning Commission resumes meeting in August, the Wiley Canyon Project will be at or near the top of the agenda. The plan presented last year for the former
County OKs 510 homes west of The Old Road
July 30, 2025
The L.A. County Regional Planning Commission approved Wednesday The Trails at Lyons Canyon, a plan for 510 homes on the west side of the Santa Clarita Valley. The developer, New
Public comment closes on Belcaro; new plans for Golden Valley
July 29, 2025
While local Realtors are reporting a 13-year high for supply based on the most recent data from the local housing market, a pair of projects on the city’s horizon could
Blue Star Ranch working through tough move
July 29, 2025
It’s been a rough summer for Nancy Pitchford-Zhe, but she’s in good spirits, she said Tuesday, despite a pair of trips to the hospital. In May, the founder of Blue
Trump says he’s not seeking summit with Xi but may visit China
July 29, 2025
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting that he was seeking a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but said he may visit China at
County to look at plan for homes near I-5
July 28, 2025
One week after the L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved 492 homes on the east side of the Santa Clarita Valley, it’s the west side’s turn on Wednesday, according to
European Union reacts to US trade deal with relief, criticism
July 28, 2025
By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer Senior figures in the European Union have reacted with a combination of relief and criticism to the new trade deal with the United States. Immediately following