Musk: DOGE may stay for Trump’s entire term
May 1, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Tech billionaire Elon Musk said that the Department of Government Efficiency has not been as effective as he would like but noted it may continue for
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Politics/Govt
City budget sees slight increase
April 30, 2025
Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin started Tuesday’s study session for the city’s 2025-26 budget with a caution that reflected the latest financial forecasts. Striplin leads several such talks each
Valladares bill on tips move forward
April 30, 2025
Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Acton, shared her personal connection to a bill she co-authored during its April 23 hearing in front of the Revenue and Taxation Committee in Sacramento. When she
US prosecuting illegal immigrants for entering border military zone
April 30, 2025
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The United States has begun prosecuting illegal immigrants for allegedly crossing into a restricted military zone along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to court filings filed on
Trump grants ‘stacking’ tariff relief for automakers
April 30, 2025
By Andrew Moran and Tom Ozimek Contributing Writers President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to cushion the impact of his automobile tariffs. The measure, titled “Addressing Certain Tariffs
Kremlin: Russia-Ukraine war too complicated for quick peace deal
April 30, 2025
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer The end of the Russia-Ukraine war is not just around the corner, and negotiators still face several complexities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Wednesday. Speaking
Landfill bill heads to Appropriations Committee
April 29, 2025
As the underground fire continues at Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a bill from Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, aimed specifically at preventing a similar situation somewhere else passed its first hearing Monday
Amazon denies report of plans to display costs of tariffs on website
April 29, 2025
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer Amazon denied reports that it plans to display the cost of U.S. tariffs next to the total price of products listed on the website. The White
Trump’s first 100 days: A rapid, consequential start
April 29, 2025
By Emel Akan, Ivan Pentchoukov, Darlene McCormick Sanchez, Terri Wu, John Haughey, Andrew Thornebrooke, Nathan Worcester, Aaron Gifford, Sam Dorman, Zachary Stieber Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — Upon returning to the White
SSA announces mobile access to Social Security number cards
April 29, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Social Security Administration is set to provide beneficiaries with digital access to their Social Security Numbers, offering a “secure and accessible” alternative to physical SSN
Trump, Zelenskyy meet 1-on-1 at Vatican before pope’s funeral
April 28, 2025
By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a brief one-on-one discussion inside St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday before convening with other leaders to
Politicians and pilgrims alike gather for Pope Francis’ funeral
April 28, 2025
By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer The sun rose high over a packed St. Peter’s Square on Saturday morning as more than a quarter of a million people from all walks of
CDC report: Autism impacts 1 in 31 U.S. children
April 28, 2025
By Jeff Louderback Contributing Writer A report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on April 15 showed that 1 in 31 children in America has autism. The
Pacifica closure leaves questions
April 25, 2025
All evicted residents have relocated, 1 week ahead of deadline Los Angeles County officials confirmed Friday that all residents have been transferred from Santa Clarita Hills Senior Living, one week
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
April 25, 2025
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer Prosecutors on Thursday formally filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
FBI arrests Wisconsin judge on suspicion of obstructing ICE
April 25, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The FBI arrested a Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, circuit judge on suspicion of assisting an illegal immigrant in evading arrest, top officials with the Trump administration confirmed on
Consumer sentiment weakens amid rising inflation expectations
April 25, 2025
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer Intensifying economic and inflation concerns continued to weigh on U.S. consumer sentiment amid trade-related uncertainty. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released on Friday, weakened
Barger applauds Valladares’ call for AG to join Chiquita Landfill lawsuit
April 24, 2025
News release Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger expressed strong support for a request by state Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Acton, urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to
DOT warns states could lose funding over immigration, DEI
April 24, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The federal government on Thursday warned states they could lose federal transportation funding if they do not comply with its policies on illegal immigration and discrimination.
Trump tells Putin to stop after Russian strikes on Kyiv
April 24, 2025
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump has told Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt strikes on Ukraine, after Kyiv was pounded with missiles and drone attacks on Thursday.