By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — After Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act five months ago, advancing President Donald Trump’s policy agenda through budget reconciliation, GOP lawmakers are pushing for
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A prosecutor in Georgia who recently took over the election-related criminal case against President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will drop charges against the president
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A criminal illegal immigrant from Honduras has been charged with a hit-and-run crime that took the life of an 8-year-old girl, the Department of Homeland Security
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer FBI agents are seeking to interview lawmakers who appeared in a video telling members of the military not to obey illegal orders, the lawmakers said on Tuesday. The FBI contacted
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
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
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.
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
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., announced on Friday that she is resigning from Congress, with her resignation taking effect on Jan. 5, 2026. Greene posted a
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that the Texas National Guard troops deployed to Illinois weeks ago have been told to return to their home state this
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
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The White House said on Thursday that U.S. taxpayers could see an “extra $1,000 bump” in their tax refunds next year. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told
By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer The Trump administration confirmed on Thursday that it had been working on a peace plan to bring an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. The statement came
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Ukraine is facing “one of the most difficult moments in our history,” responding to a U.S. 28-point peace plan that
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
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
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
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
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Former Harvard University President Larry Summers is stepping down from the board of OpenAI after the release of emails between him and now-deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has authored a bill to honor a Santa Clarita Valley man who was gunned down while serving as a deputy for the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.