By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iran signaled fresh uncertainty around U.S.-backed peace efforts on Monday, saying it has yet to decide whether it will attend a new round of talks in Pakistan,
Despite a bit of grumbling from the current Santa Clarita City Council, three of the four members present Tuesday decided to raise the salary of the future City Council by
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer The Justice Department is petitioning an appeals court to throw out the convictions of unpardoned defendants who were charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol breach
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers Despite the midterm season underway, the lines of congressional maps have not been finalized as redistricting battles continue nationwide. Since Texas’ opening salvo, lawmakers in both parties
Trump says US will ‘get all nuclear dust’ from Iran By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi has announced that, for the duration of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and
Whether you call them “granny flats,” accessory dwelling units or extra rent income, the city of Santa Clarita could see a whole lot more of them popping up with pending changes to the city’s
The Planning Commission is not meeting in April, according to the city’s website, with the city posting online this week that the April 21 meeting was cancelled. The body is
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The United States has significantly expanded the scope of its naval blockade on Iran, signaling that vessels linked to Tehran can now be boarded, searched and
Hegseth: US ‘locked and loaded’ to strike Iran’s power plants if no deal reached By Jack Phillips and Ryan Morgan Contributing Writers A second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran could take place this weekend, President Donald Trump told
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire. In a Thursday post on Truth Social, Trump said he had “excellent conversations” with
The Environmental Protection Agency ordered Chiquita Canyon Landfill to address “an imminent threat to surrounding communities” in a recent order, based on problems at the landfill seen during a recent tour of the facility.
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy could grow more than 3% this year despite disruptions from the Iran war, while President Donald Trump said energy prices would soon
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Israel and the United States are discussing the possibility of a short ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli officials said, even as fighting continued on Wednesday and Israeli leaders
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States will not agree to any deal with Iran unless Tehran abandons its nuclear ambitions, laying down a
By Yue Stella Yu CalMatters Writer Progressive California Democrats, who have long fought and failed to raise taxes on the rich, are renewing their push this year in light of a specific threat: The seismic
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her bill, Senate Bill 1174, to support worker ownership opportunities passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. “I’m grateful that my colleagues in the
News release Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement Tuesday in response to the recommended Fiscal Year 2026–27 Los Angeles County budget. Barger was not in attendance at the Board of Supervisors meeting because she was attending the
News release Republican Rickey T. Hayes announced the launch of his campaign for California State Assembly in District 40, representing most of the Santa Clarita Valley and portions of the San Fernando Valley, focusing on restoring public safety, lowering the
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her bill to expose the hidden cost increases of environmental regulations, Senate Bill 1161, has passed out of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee with
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Germany and Ukraine upgraded their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership on Tuesday and signed a defense cooperation agreement during meetings in Berlin, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz