Politics/Govt

SCV Election Filler 2026

Tuesday update: Nov. 3 Election Results

The following results are unofficial with ballot counting ongoing. L.A. County Registrar-Recorder scheduled to certify final results by Nov. 27. Official results to be certified by the California Secretary of

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the 15th day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump defends Thune ahead of Senate leadership vote 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump has defended Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., ahead of an expected Senate leadership vote, coming after significant Republican Party losses in last

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DOJ sues Glendale over firearm carry permit fees 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice is suing the city of Glendale in California over what it calls “unreasonable” concealed firearm carry permit application fees that cost more than

Kids could be seen riding their e-bikes in a neighborhood on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City Council OKs e-bike rules 

After years of seeing public complaints, injury concerns and lawsuits arising from e-bike and e-motorcycle incidents, the Santa Clarita City Council has authorized a program to fine irresponsible riders and

War Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Anduril Industries in Sparrow Point, Md., on Oct. 6, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Massie files articles of impeachment against Hegseth 

By Timothy Frudd & Ryan Morgan Contributing Writers   Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Monday introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.  Among the charges against Hegseth, Massie accused the

Riverview plan seeks more homes 

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday is expected to take up a controversial plan to fill the former home of the Saugus Speedway — and later its swap meet

Raman defeats Bass in LA mayoral race 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  City Councilmember Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race.  Unofficial election results from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder showed Raman

Business News Filler

Nasdaq rebounds after worst selloff in 19 months 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  U.S. tech stocks attempted to rebound on Friday, capping a volatile week after the Nasdaq suffered its steepest selloff in 19 months.   The Nasdaq Composite Index