City to hold budget hearing Tuesday
May 4, 2026
The city of Santa Clarita budget process is offering another chance for the public to see how annual spending priorities are determined with a Tuesday meeting at City Hall. The publicly posted
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DOJ probes school districts over sexual orientation content
May 4, 2026
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has launched multiple investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to assess whether sexual orientation and gender ideology content is being
Castaic man pleads guilty to $25M tax fraud
May 4, 2026
Federal prosecutions for fraud related to COVID-19 are still catching up to defendants, with the Department of Justice reporting a Castaic man has recently pleaded guilty to reporting false information on
Motorcycle crash under investigation
May 4, 2026
California Highway Patrol officers with the Newhall-area Office are asking for the public’s help regarding what happened in a fatal motorcycle crash Sunday morning. Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesman for the station, issued a news
Supreme Court restores full access to abortion drug for now
May 4, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily restored widespread access to an abortion drug called mifepristone, staying a lower court ruling that had blocked it from being sent by mail.
Spirit Airlines says customer refunds almost complete after winding down business
May 4, 2026
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Budget carrier Spirit Airlines said on Sunday that it has almost completed refunding customers after abruptly ceasing operations and canceling all flights over the weekend. Thousands of travelers
US forces destroy 6 Iranian small boats, shoot down missiles, drones
May 4, 2026
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The U.S. military has destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted cruise missiles and drones launched by Tehran, as it carries out an operation aimed at keeping
Student experiences health-related emergency at Saugus High School
May 4, 2026
First responders were dispatched to the 21900 block of Centurion Way after a Saugus High School student experienced a health-related emergency on Monday morning, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Deputies were
Top FDA vaccine official steps down again as deputy takes over
May 4, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official has left the agency for a second time, and his deputy has been promoted to the vacant position.
CDC warns more measles cases expected in coming months
May 4, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that more cases of measles will likely occur in the next few months. “With continued measles transmission in areas
Newhall woman reported missing
May 3, 2026
A 55-year-old Newhall woman was last seen on the 24300 block of Lyons Avenue in Newhall on Friday at 11:13 a.m. and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating the
Missy Carter, Scott Hoolahan announced as Man and Woman of the Year
May 2, 2026
This year’s Man and Woman of the Year winners may have been the most surprised two people of any attendee at the Hyatt Regency Valencia ballroom Friday. Scott Hoolahan and
Vehicle goes down embankment, 1 airlifted to hospital
May 2, 2026
At least one person was airlifted to a nearby hospital following a crash in which a vehicle went over an embankment and took down a pole near Agua Dulce Canyon Road and Soledad
ARTree showcases student art
May 2, 2026
The ARTree Community Arts Center held its Student Art Show last weekend in Old Town Newhall. There were 49 pieces of original artworks created by students as young as 5 and up to 90 years old following the culmination of
SCV Water officially unveils new PFAS treatment plant
May 1, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency cut the ribbon on its fourth PFAS treatment plant Wednesday, bringing the number of local wells brought back into production since 2020 up to
City receives legal query over pool death
May 1, 2026
A firm representing the family of a man who died in the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in December sent the city a letter earlier this year that appears to be
Council members discuss tax measure, housing bills
May 1, 2026
The Santa Clarita City Council’s Legislative Committee made a few recommendations for the council on rules and regulations that could impact Santa Clarita. Masis Hagobian, the city’s intergovernmental relations officer, presented recommendations on
DOJ probing DC gala shooting suspect’s alleged tie to activist network
May 1, 2026
By Janice Hisle and Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writers Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on April 25, allegedly participated in an activist movement called the “Wide Awakes,” authorities said. Federal
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending shutdown
May 1, 2026
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Thursday signed legislation ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown after 11 weeks. The department had been partially shuttered for 76 days since Feb. 14, resulting
Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU
May 1, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will increase the tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, saying the policy will go