Politics/Govt

People join a march to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Washington on Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Protesters demonstrate against ICE in Washington, across US  

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — One year into the second Trump administration, demonstrations against a presidency marked by intensified enforcement against illegal immigration took place across the United States, including the

President Donald Trump delivers an address during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, 2026. Screenshot from White House video via X.

Trump cancels tariffs over Greenland after talks with NATO 

By Emel Akan, Nathan Worcester and Andrew Moran Contributing Writers  DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump has pulled back on planned 10% tariffs on European countries over Greenland, and announced the “framework” of a future

Kaiser warns of potential service interruption 

Kaiser Permanente leadership said its hospitals and offices will remain open but warned there may be some appointments or nonemergency procedures rescheduled, due to a notice of a national strike.  Negotiations

Santa Clarita City Hall

City planners discuss affordable housing plans  

City planners are reviewing plans for a 287-unit affordable housing development on several parcels at the corner of Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue, according to city records.  The project was discussed Dec. 4

The U.S. Capitol building at sunrise in Washington on Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Congress unveils $1.2T bipartisan funding package 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the text of a $1.2 trillion three-bill spending package that would fund several federal departments and agencies until Sept. 30.  The package of

Community groups host Day of Service  

School was out Monday at Sierra Vista Junior High School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but there were plenty of lessons available next door at the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club.  

Conservatives rally, cruise through the SCV  

Conservatives gathered at Bridgeport Park on Saturday morning to celebrate President Donald Trump’s fifth year in office and embrace their patriotism with a cruise throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.   Led by 805 Patriots, a Ventura County-based

SCV Water to talk management plan with city  

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is continuing public outreach Tuesday over the Urban Water Management Plan, the five-year strategy the agency uses to manage local water need and supply.   The agency

Newhall School District Office

Lawsuit alleges Newhall district employees campaigned during 2024 election 

A former candidate who ran to represent trustee area No. 5 for the Newhall School District’s governing board in the 2024 general election, is now alleging that employees were allowed to participate in political campaigning during work hours on campus and it was the cause of her defeat, according to the lawsuit.   The

Belcaro developer to offer virtual tour 

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is scheduled to receive a virtual tour Tuesday at City Hall for the first public look at the Belcaro at Sand Canyon project.  The plan has been