Politics/Govt

City records: Council members’ pay varies 

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

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 29, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Top US general signals Russia is helping Iran in war 

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

Press release

SCAG issues report on regional transportation trends 

News release  The Southern California Association of Governments released its latest “Transportation Trends Report,” offering a comprehensive assessment of mobility patterns and transit ridership across the six-county SCAG region, the

Oklahoma drug enforcement agent Mike Garcia looks over rows of marijuana plants at an illegal grow facility in Ponca City, Okla, on Dec. 22, 2025. Photo by Allan Stein.

51 indicted over marijuana grow operations in Oklahoma 

By Michael Clements Contributing Writer  A Department of Homeland Security investigation has resulted in the indictment of 51 defendants — including 29 Chinese nationals — on 67 counts of conspiracy to manufacture black-market marijuana in Oklahoma for

Former FBI Director James Comey arrives at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington on Dec. 17, 2018. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Comey charged with threatening to kill or harm president 

By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced that former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges relating to threatening to kill or harm President Donald Trump. 

Santa Clarita City Hall

City adopts new ADU rules 

The city of Santa Clarita formally amended its policies for accessory dwelling units on Tuesday, mandated updates to keep the city in compliance with state law.  Council members lamented the

World News

United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC next month 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  The United Arab Emirates has said it is leaving OPEC and the broader alliance.  “This decision follows a comprehensive review of the UAE’s production policy and its

Saugus Cafe lawsuit returns to LA County courthouse 

A federal judge ruled that a family claiming it’s getting cheated out of its restaurant business can pursue its lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court, in a motion issued Friday.  An ongoing dispute between the

TMU sends threat letter to Placerita Canyon group 

A back-and-forth between The Master’s University and Placerita Canyon residents led to more threats of legal action over correspondence between TMU and the Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association.  PCPOA residents have taken

City reviews updated budget projections 

While it’s more than 7,500 miles away, continued activity in the Strait of Hormuz could have an impact on the city’s budget projections, City Manager Ken Striplin said Tuesday.   Demonstrating the myriad factors that go into