US forces fire on tanker trying to evade blockade
June 9, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military command in charge of operations in the Middle East has said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that violated
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Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrates Looney Tunes Land
June 9, 2026
Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrated the re-opening of its newest attraction, “Looney Tunes Land,” on Saturday, when it became available to the public after a monthslong renovation. This particular section
Trump vows US response to Iran shooting down helicopter
June 9, 2026
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, and vowed that the United States would respond. “I
Trump: US in ‘final throes’ of Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon
June 9, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States and Iran were in the “final throes” of negotiations on a deal that would permanently block Tehran from obtaining
Chiquita’s request to appeal injunction denied — because there was none
June 9, 2026
A federal court denied Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s request to appeal orders to add millions to a relocation fund for residents near the landfill last month, on the basis that the landfill hadn’t yet been ordered to fulfill one. The appeals court ruled that the district
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of multiple charges
June 8, 2026
A man was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a domestic violence call on the 21200 block of Bottletree Lane in Newhall on Friday night,
Flesh-eating screwworm reappears in US
June 8, 2026
By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, near the Mexican border, had been infected by the New World screwworm. Two
House to take up $70B bill to fund ICE, border control
June 8, 2026
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer The U.S. House will consider legislation this week to provide around $70 billion in funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other immigration enforcement agencies, amid concerns among moderate
Iran halts strikes on Israel but warns of renewed attacks in Lebanon
June 8, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iran said on Monday that it has suspended military operations against Israel following a weekend exchange of missile strikes, but warned that any further Israeli attacks — including ongoing operations in southern Lebanon — would
Man transported to hospital following e-bike crash
June 6, 2026
First responders were dispatched to a car versus e-bike collision on Friday night in Canyon Country, where a man sustained injuries in the head, according to reports from the scene. Officials with
Judge denies motion to dismiss producer’s assault charges
June 5, 2026
An L.A. County Superior Court judge rejected a motion that sought to throw out 30 charges related to a famous music producer charged with committing numerous alleged sexual assaults, including at his Stevenson Ranch
AOC celebrates its class of 2026
June 5, 2026
The celebration of Academy of the Canyons’ newest graduating class Thursday at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center featured a celebration of a unique achievement made possible through the school’s partnership
No state charges for protesters who targeted church in Minnesota
June 5, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Prosecutors said Wednesday that dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who interrupted a Minnesota church service earlier this year will not face state criminal charges. The decision,
Judge orders Trump administration to restart asylum claims
June 5, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Trump administration must restart processing claims of asylum, a federal judge ruled on Friday. Officials must also resume adjudicating requests for immigration benefits such as work permits from
Bowman High School graduation celebrates a culture of support
June 5, 2026
Is it possible for an entire class of graduating seniors to know each other? Bowman High School’s roughly 200-member class of 2026 seemingly did, sitting in a handful of rows at the top of College
Swim program laments stolen clothing drive
June 5, 2026
A local high school swim coach is trying to figure out some new ways to support students in the fall after a grifter stole a donation collected by the program,
Schiavo’s AI workforce protection bill passes Assembly
June 4, 2026
News release As California continues to see artificial intelligence-driven layoffs from major corporations like Meta, Oracle and UPS, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that her bill, the AI Deployment & Workforce Displacement Assessment
Bouquet businesses still reeling from city closure
June 4, 2026
About three months on, proprietors in two Bouquet Canyon Road shopping centers say Santa Clarita has put them on a path to going out of business, due to an 11-month road closure the
Affordable housing sought for Walnut Street lot
June 4, 2026
The city of Santa Clarita is reviewing another plan for affordable housing for a site on Walnut Street in Newhall. The newest plan once again looks at a property listed at 24828
Medical Examiner ID’s body found at mall
June 4, 2026
An L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau official said the investigation into a body found in a mall parking lot Wednesday is being treated as a suicide. The decedent, whose identification was released