By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Israel launched its first air strike on Beirut since the ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect on April 16, killing a Hezbollah commander. The Israel Defense
Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin said he planned to present an on-time and balanced budget that maintained the city’s 20% emergency operating reserve, at a time when several local
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would face renewed U.S. bombing “at a much higher level and intensity” if it fails to follow through on what
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer A U.S. fighter jet fired upon and disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command announced. CENTCOM, which oversees military operations
While the Santa Clarita City Council has consistently lamented its loss of local control on a number of projects, meaning how much oversight the city has — now the city is hoping
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A GOP congressional committee said that the Republican Party holds a fundraising advantage over Democrats and said it will support Republicans’ thin House majority, six months
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran remains in force despite events in the Persian Gulf in recent days. At a Pentagon briefing, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates is actively engaging with missile and drone attacks from Iran, the country’s defense ministry said in a post on X on Tuesday,
The city of Santa Clarita budget process is offering another chance for the public to see how annual spending priorities are determined with a Tuesday meeting at City Hall. The publicly posted
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has launched multiple investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to assess whether sexual orientation and gender ideology content is being
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily restored widespread access to an abortion drug called mifepristone, staying a lower court ruling that had blocked it from being sent by mail.
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Budget carrier Spirit Airlines said on Sunday that it has almost completed refunding customers after abruptly ceasing operations and canceling all flights over the weekend. Thousands of travelers
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The U.S. military has destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted cruise missiles and drones launched by Tehran, as it carries out an operation aimed at keeping
By Janice Hisle and Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writers Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on April 25, allegedly participated in an activist movement called the “Wide Awakes,” authorities said. Federal
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Thursday signed legislation ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown after 11 weeks. The department had been partially shuttered for 76 days since Feb. 14, resulting
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will increase the tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, saying the policy will go
Discussion from the Santa Clarita City Council’s meeting two weeks ago over council members’ pay included the lament of one council member who suggested that the council’s compensation is on par with minimum
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The highest-ranking U.S. general on Thursday signaled that the Russian government is assisting the Iranian regime in its war with the United States. In comments before the Senate Armed Services
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The House passed by voice vote on Thursday a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. The bill goes to
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Iran’s leader released a statement through state-run media that Tehran will determine new rules over the disputed Strait of Hormuz as a ceasefire between the Iranian regime and the