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Wiley Canyon project heads back to Planning with ADUs 

The four-member Santa Clarita Planning Commission is expected to hear another revision of the Wiley Canyon Mixed-Use Project on Tuesday.  After several meetings filled with neighboring residents’ complaints about density

Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | Rediscovering Greatness 

When my wife was a little girl, one of her most treasured possessions was a small handmade statue of Rupert the Bear — a classic British children’s character. A family

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China hits EU banks over Russian sanctions package 

By Lily Zhou Contributing Writer  Beijing targeted two Lithuanian banks on Wednesday in retaliation for the European Union’s latest Russian sanctions that affected two rural Chinese banks near the China-Russia border. 

Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller Oscar Valdez (left) and Assessor Jeff Prang finalize the official transfer of the 2025 Assessment Roll, which reflected more than $2 trillion in net value. Photo Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office.

LA County property valued at over $2 trillion 

News release   Despite devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and scorched wide swaths of Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Malibu, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang announced the 2025 Assessment Roll

Chamber announces return of Congressional Forum 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its Annual Congressional Forum, featuring Rep. George Whitesides, who represents California’s 27th Congressional District.   The

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Paul Butler | Performance Matters 

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

Press release

Assessor’s Office receives national awards 

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

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Porto’s: Sorry, still no SCV plans  

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

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Trump praises Sydney Sweeney jeans ad amid backlash 

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

World News

EU suspends US tariff countermeasures 

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

Developer sued for millions over investments  

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 

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

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Trump imposes 25% tariff on India, plus penalty 

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