Politics/Govt

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday authorized a rate increase for its commercial and residential waste-management services, which is associated with cost increases due to the closure of Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Courtesy

City considers 3% trash rate increase 

The Santa Clarita City Council is expecting to increase the city’s monthly trash rates by just over 3%, which comes to about $12 per year, according to the agenda for

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Opinion on Cemex fight due in February 

  Both sides argued Thursday over whether Cemex should be able to challenge a state water board decision before a final ruling is expected in February, during a hearing broadcast live on the

Air regulators pass new rules for landfills 

After hours of emotional testimony and stark warnings Thursday, the California Air Resources Board updated its landfill-methane regulations to improve the detection of environmental problems and the transparency around how they’re reported. 

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Gutzeit announces re-election campaign for SCV Water board 

News release  Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board President Maria Gutzeit has officially announced her campaign for re-election, pledging to continue delivering safe, reliable, and affordable water while promoting efficiency, transparency and sustainability for the

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EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine peace plan 

By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer  European Union leaders met Monday for discussions on Ukraine amid the United States’ proposal for peace in the country, which emerged last week.  The gathering was

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 8, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state.  Swalwell’s

City calls for commotion over courthouse 

The city of Santa Clarita is asking residents to protest the Judicial Council of California’s chosen site for its eight-story courthouse, according to a city news release Thursday.   The Judicial Council of California issued

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Former VP Dick Cheney honored at funeral 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The 46th Vice President of the United States of America, the late Richard Bruce Cheney, was honored with a funeral in Washington on Thursday after dying

Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. Photo: New York State Sex Offender Registry

Trump signs bill to release Epstein files 

By Jackson Richman, Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a bill to release the files surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  “Jeffrey Epstein