Appellate judge sets date for Cemex briefs
February 3, 2025
One of the longest-running legal dramas in Santa Clarita Valley history is set to begin its latest chapter this month. Justice Elwood Lui, presiding judge of the 2nd District Court
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
City audit details local jobs picture, trends
February 3, 2025
The Santa Clarita City Council approved an annual audit report that provided updated figures for the city’s finances, its largest employers and its growth trends. The council approved the federally
Transit debating some cuts to Downtown LA routes
February 3, 2025
Santa Clarita Transit officials shared some good news recently after residents came to City Hall asking the city not to cut its downtown bus routes. Residents noted that safety and
McDonald’s to open Latino scholarship program to non-Latino applicants
February 3, 2025
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer McDonald’s has agreed to stop accepting only Latinos into a scholarship program, as part of a settlement in a lawsuit alleging the program was discriminatory. McDonald’s
Panama says it will not renew deal with China after Rubio visit
February 3, 2025
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Panama President José Raúl Mulino said on Sunday that his country will not renew its memorandum of understanding with China to be a part of the
Trudeau: Tariffs paused for 30 days after call with Trump, will appoint ‘fentanyl czar’
February 3, 2025
By Omid Ghoreishi and Matthew Horwood Contributing Writers Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says tariffs have been put on pause after a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday.
COC advising students not to talk to immigration agents
January 31, 2025
College of the Canyons officials acknowledged Friday that “Know Your Rights” cards are being made available to students and staff to remind them of their constitutional rights should they be
Residents still roiled over Placerita housing permits
January 31, 2025
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday declined to agendize another Placerita Canyon discussion about concerns that a permitting process is letting The Master’s University transform an equestrian neighborhood without
Martinez Valladares hosts swearing-in at City Hall
January 31, 2025
Recalling the drive to her first job at Six Flags Magic Mountain and her Model United Nations trips at College of the Canyons, Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, said her
Trump warns 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico coming Saturday
January 31, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will likely go ahead with placing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Saturday. “I’ll be putting the
Takeaways from Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing
January 31, 2025
By Nathan Worcester, Ryan Morgan, Sam Dorman Contributing Writers Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Kash Patel in the first formal hearing on his nomination for director of the FBI.
Gold exceeds $2,800, hits all-time high
January 31, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Gold prices hit a record high on Friday as concerns about President Donald Trump’s potential tariffs on foreign nations fueled investor interest in the bullion. In
Schiavo joins in show of support for bipartisan wildfire recovery bills
January 30, 2025
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, joined with a bipartisan coalition of state and local leaders last week as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills directing $2.5
Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s Senate hearing for HHS secretary
January 30, 2025
By Jeff Louderback, Lawrence Wilson, Samantha Flom Contributing Writers Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance for his first confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump’s nominee for
Mayor requests plans for first-responder statue
January 29, 2025
Inspired by the recent emergency response and something he saw on a family trip, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda tossed out an idea that was quickly embraced by his peers
Sand Canyon break-in suspect ordered back to criminal court
January 29, 2025
A Sand Canyon break-in suspect who was found incompetent to stand trial in September was then deemed competent in December and had his case returned to criminal proceedings, according to
Valladares to hold community swearing-in ceremony
January 29, 2025
News release State Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, will be hosting a community swearing-in ceremony on Friday as she takes the oath of office to represent Senate District 23.
US issues ‘do not travel’ warning for several US-Mexico border areas
January 29, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. State Department has issued the highest-level travel warning for some Mexican towns next to the U.S.-Mexico border due to elevated risks over kidnappings, gun
White House rescinds memo on federal aid freeze
January 29, 2025
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer The Trump administration’s freeze on federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance has been rescinded, the White House Office of Management and Budget said on Wednesday.
Developer looks at different plans for Walnut Street
January 28, 2025
A developer looking to put low-income homes onto Walnut Street has somewhat scaled back plans in response to conversations with the city’s Planning Division, according to records obtained by The