Politics/Govt

Former President Donald J. Trump speaks at a rally at the Van An

Trump says he will continue to hold outdoor rallies 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Saturday said he will continue to hold outdoor rallies despite the assassination attempt earlier this month in Pennsylvania.  The former

Kimberly Cheatle. Photo: secretservice.gov

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Kimberly Cheatle, the embattled director of the U.S. Secret Service, resigned on Tuesday.  “I take full responsibility for the security lapse,” she said in the email

COC board, chancellor hold private staff meeting 

On-campus meeting an apparent violation of Brown Act; COC officials contend open-meeting law doesn’t apply  College of the Canyons officials contend that Friday’s private staff meeting with new Acting Chancellor

EPA announces work to improve smell in Castaic 

The federal Environmental Protection Agency announced another good news-bad news situation for Castaic and Val Verde residents plagued by the smell from Chiquita Canyon Landfill.  A new project is expected