Politics/Govt

2026 Election Filler

2026 midterms: The latest on the redistricting battles 

By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  Despite the midterm season underway, the lines of congressional maps have not been finalized as redistricting battles continue nationwide.  Since Texas’ opening salvo, lawmakers in both parties

City changes pave way for more ADUs 

Whether you call them “granny flats,” accessory dwelling units or extra rent income, the city of Santa Clarita could see a whole lot more of them popping up with pending changes to the city’s

An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, on March 31, 2026. Courtesy of the U.S. Navy

Trump: 2nd Round of Iran peace talks could come this weekend 

Hegseth: US ‘locked and loaded’ to strike Iran’s power plants if no deal reached  By Jack Phillips  and Ryan Morgan  Contributing Writers  A second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran could take place this weekend, President Donald Trump told

World News

Trump: Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire 

By Owen Evans Contributing Writer  U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire.  In a Thursday post on Truth Social, Trump said he had “excellent conversations” with

Politics and government

Barger reacts to recommended LA County budget 

News release  Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement Tuesday in response to the recommended Fiscal Year 2026–27 Los Angeles County budget.   Barger was not in attendance at the Board of Supervisors meeting because she was attending the

SCV Election Filler 2026

Hayes announces campaign for State Assembly District 40 

News release  Republican Rickey T. Hayes announced the launch of his campaign for California State Assembly in District 40, representing most of the Santa Clarita Valley and portions of the San Fernando Valley, focusing on restoring public safety, lowering the

Politics and government

Valladares’ energy bill gets Senate committee approval 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her bill to expose the hidden cost increases of environmental regulations, Senate Bill 1161, has passed out of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee with

Ukraine Filler

Germany, Ukraine sign defense pact, upgrade ties   

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   Germany and Ukraine upgraded their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership on Tuesday and signed a defense cooperation agreement during meetings in Berlin, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz