Politics/Govt

County considers life after Chiquita 

Now that Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic has been closed due to pollution problems, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors began dealing with how to mitigate the loss of a

Politics and government

Valladares announces committee assignments   

News release  State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced her eight committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session, including being asked to serve as vice chair of the Committee

Congressional tellers and other staff congregate in the House of Representatives ahead of the certification of President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory in Washington on Jan. 6, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump’s election win certified by Congress 

By Samantha Flom and Arjun Singh Contributing Writers  Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory in the 2024 election, marking the official final step to guarantee Trump’s position as

National News

Trump: US breaking down after New Year’s Day attacks 

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer  President-elect Donald Trump has condemned what he described as “virtually nonexistent leadership” and open border policies in the United States following the deadly attack in New

Embattled Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes

Just two months after successfully defending a lawsuit in order to stay open, Chiquita Canyon Landfill announced in a letter sent via email on New Year’s Eve that it would

Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, by White House Photographer, 1978 (NARA)

Biden, Trump, other leaders pay tribute to Carter  

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  President Joe Biden and others in American politics paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter following his death on Sunday.  Reactions from lawmakers and U.S. officials quickly

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.

New laws going into effect in 2025: Part II 

By CalMatters Staff There are roughly 1,000 new laws hitting California starting the first day of 2025.   In all, lawmakers passed about 1,200 bills in 2024 and Gov. Gavin Newsom