Politics/Govt

Protesters stand in front of anti-ICE graffiti on a federal building in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

Violence against ICE escalates across America 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  Since the start of the second Trump administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have faced increased opposition on the street. Some of it has crossed the

Hospital, nurses announce new contract 

The Santa Clarita Valley’s community hospital and the union that represents more than 600 of its nurses announced they agreed to terms for their latest contract, ending months of protracted

Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith

Lite’s ouster sets stage for 2026 election 

After contentious session, council’s split vote grants Weste’s request  The Santa Clarita City Council’s ouster of Denise Lite from the city Planning Commission sets the stage for a contentious 2026