Politics/Govt

2026 Election Filler

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down congressional map 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a congressional redistricting map approved by voters in a referendum last month, ruling that the Democratic-controlled Legislature failed to follow constitutional procedures

City staff presents design standards  

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

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on April 24, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Pentagon says Iran ceasefire ‘not over’ 

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

City to hold budget hearing 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

National News

Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending shutdown 

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