County OKs $2M settlement in dozer accident
July 1, 2026
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a $2 million settlement this month for a vehicle crash involving a motorist whose car overturned and was struck by two tires that
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
California lawmaker rolls back new public records barriers after fierce opposition
June 30, 2026
By Kate Wolffe CalMatters Writer Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco has once again rolled back her controversial proposal to amend California’s public records rules. The Downey Democrat alarmed First Amendment advocates in March
County, state to give restaurants some help
June 30, 2026
Los Angeles County prides itself on a “world-renowned culinary scene showcasing authentic flavors from virtually every community across the globe” — but breaking into the market can be tough, according
Trump warns gas retailers of ‘big problems’ if they don’t cut prices
June 30, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded that gasoline retailers immediately lower prices at the pump, warning of “big problems” if they fail to pass along the benefits of falling crude oil prices
City OKs parking-structure takeover
June 30, 2026
The Santa Clarita City Council approved a plan Tuesday intended to keep up maintenance for a parking structure, with plans for future development in the area and efficiencies from city management to create savings on the plan in
Supreme Court upholds state bans on boys in girls’ sports
June 30, 2026
By Sam Dorman & Stacy Robinson Contributing Writers The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws prohibiting boys in girls’ sports. The court held that the laws didn’t violate Title IX, which bars sex discrimination
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
June 30, 2026
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order excluding children of illegal immigrants and legal temporary visitors from automatic birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts
E-bike saga continues at City Hall
June 26, 2026
Santa Clarita’s chief executive said the city plans to deal with new e-bike and e-motorcycle complaints after the City Council comes back from summer break, following another round of concerns shared
Several bills could impact e-bike landscape
June 26, 2026
While City Manager Ken Striplin told a group of residents last month that city officials were working on e-bike rules that the staff could bring to the City Council when the City Council
City plans hearing on Sand Canyon Belcaro
June 26, 2026
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is planning to hold a hearing on the Beclaro in Sand Canyon project, a plan for 341 homes on 193 acres east of Sand Canyon and
Trump: Iran violated ceasefire with strike on cargo ship
June 26, 2026
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire between the United States and the Middle Eastern country following an Iranian drone attack on a cargo
City OKs plan that increases affordable units
June 25, 2026
The Santa Clarita City Council approved a staff recommendation Tuesday intended to help in the transfer of ownership of a Canyon Country apartment complex and add to the city’s affordable housing stock. With a unanimous
US official: Crude flows through Hormuz at pre-war levels
June 25, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to levels seen before the outbreak of the Iran war, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
Council complains about transparency-law updates
June 24, 2026
A policy change intended to keep Santa Clarita’s public meetings in compliance with state law and “ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions” — essentially making sure the city
Election Returns, June 2 Primary (Updated)
June 24, 2026
Judge blocks proof of citizenship requirement to vote
June 24, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing part of an executive order the president signed last year that would require proof of citizenship as a requirement to
California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters
June 23, 2026
By Maya C. Miller CalMatters Writer Everyone agrees it would be nice to know the outcomes of California elections sooner. What they can’t agree upon is whether and how to make that happen. The
Hundreds charged in $6.5B health care fraud crackdown
June 23, 2026
By Tom Gantert Contributing Writer The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it has charged about 450 defendants for various health care fraud schemes totaling more than $6.5 billion. The charges, unveiled at a press conference
Supreme Court allows Exxon Mobil to sue Cuba over assets
June 23, 2026
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Exxon Mobil may sue state-owned companies in Cuba over its energy-related assets that were seized in 1960. The case is Exxon
Trump: 6 arrested, 7 cited over reflecting pool damage
June 23, 2026
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said six people have been arrested and seven others have been cited over allegedly causing damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. In a Tuesday post on Truth