Politics/Govt

Dr. Anthony Fauci is sworn in ahead of testifying before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in Washington, on June 3, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu 

Fauci disavows adviser who deleted emails 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Dr. Anthony Fauci disavowed a longtime senior adviser at a congressional hearing on Monday and said the official violated federal rules by using personal email for

City approves $6.5M for road work  

The Santa Clarita City Council reviewed and renewed one of its biggest annual public safety investments Tuesday — its overlay and slurry seal program.  Previously, a city official likened it

Politics and government

6 of Schiavo’s bills move to Assembly floor 

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that six out of her nine bills that were placed on the Assembly Appropriations Committee suspense file have advanced to the Assembly

National News

Jury deliberating Trump verdict in New York 

By Catherine Yang and Michael Washburn Contributing Writers  Jurors began deliberating in former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in New York on Wednesday, after New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan

A flier from the city of Santa Clarita's outreach effort in April 2023, when officials were looking for input on the Town Center Specific Plan, an area that includes Valencia Town Center. The city recently concluded its comment period. Courtesy city of Santa Clarita

Planning Commission signs off on mall plans 

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission unanimously approved its recommendation Tuesday of the Town Center Specific Plan, an effort by planners to keep the mall a retail driver for the city