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The U.S. Coast Guard investigates aircraft wreckage after a midair collision over the Potomac River near Washington, on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Brandon Giles/ U.S. Coast Guard.

What is known so far about crash victims 

By Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writer  Military personnel, figure skaters, and plumbers were among the 67 people who died in the midair collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter

Kash Patel, nominee for director of the FBI, testifies before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Takeaways from Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing 

By Nathan Worcester, Ryan Morgan, Sam Dorman Contributing Writers  Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Kash Patel in the first formal hearing on his nomination for director of the FBI.

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Gold exceeds $2,800, hits all-time high 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Gold prices hit a record high on Friday as concerns about President Donald Trump’s potential tariffs on foreign nations fueled investor interest in the bullion.  In

The city of Santa Clarita has been awarded the 2024 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement from the National Procurement Institute Inc. Courtesy photo.

City receives award for procurement 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has been awarded the 2024 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement from the National Procurement Institute Inc.   This is the 14th time

City meets with PUC staff over PSPS frustration  

After a virtual meeting Thursday with staff representatives of the Public Utilities Commission, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said state regulators plan to send a letter to Southern California Edison

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No survivors in midair collision  

67 dead in crash near Reagan National involving military helicopter and passenger jet  Compiled from contributing writers and news services  As the multi-agency response shifted its focus from a rescue

Carjacking suspect apprehended following pursuit  

California Highway Patrol officers arrested a Bakersfield man on suspicion of carjacking on Thursday afternoon following a high-speed pursuit that originated in Kern County, according to a spokesman with the CHP. 

College briefs

College Briefs for Jan. 30

Local student graduates from Fort Hays State University  Fort Hays State University, in Hays, Kansas, recognized approximately 1,014 graduates during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14, including

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CHP arrests man after brief pursuit 

A 26-year-old Palmdale man was arrested on suspicion of felony evading, assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful taking or driving of a stolen vehicle after California Highway Patrol officers