President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden
December 2, 2024
By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer President Joe Biden said on Sunday that he has signed “a full and unconditional pardon” for his son, Hunter Biden. Hunter Biden was charged with nine
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Politics/Govt
Trump nominates Kash Patel for FBI director
December 2, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of former public defender Kash Patel to serve as FBI director in his administration. “I am proud to announce
Biden vows support for Ukraine after ‘horrific’ Russian drone attack
November 29, 2024
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Joe Biden reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine following Russia’s massive drone attack against the country, which left more than a million Ukrainian households without electricity.
Boise State women’s volleyball team forfeits semifinal over transgender player
November 29, 2024
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Boise State women’s volleyball team has forfeited a conference tournament match against San Jose State University, which has a man who identifies as a woman
City accepting applications for commission vacancies
November 28, 2024
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting interested and qualified residents to apply for several positions serving on the Arts Commission; the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission;
Mexico’s president says ‘migrant caravans’ no longer arriving in US
November 28, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Mexico’s president said this week that migrant caravans are no longer heading to the United States, as she responded to a renewed tariff threat issued by
Court rejects request to sideline male athlete from women’s volleyball
November 28, 2024
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A male athlete who identifies as a transgender woman can participate in a women’s volleyball tournament this weekend, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The
City Council approves plans for Dockweiler Drive
November 27, 2024
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved a series of land swaps and compensation deals intended to clear the path for an extension of Dockweiler Drive, which could cost
Blinken: G7 should stay teamed up to confront China
November 27, 2024
By Frank Fang Contributing Writer The Group of Seven countries are “increasingly aligned” in their efforts to confront economic and security risks posed by communist China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Trump Cabinet nominees targeted by bomb threats, swatting
November 27, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees were targeted by “bomb threats” and “swatting” attempts on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, a Trump spokeswoman said. In
Alonso staying ahead in COC race a week ahead of election certification
November 26, 2024
The only Santa Clarita Valley election still being watched is staying in Edel Alonso’s favor as she seeks to keep her College of the Canyons governing board seat. Continuing what
Trump vows 25% tariff for Canada, Mexico, ramps up promised levies on China
November 26, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose an additional 10% tariff on any goods coming into the United States from China — over and above any
SCV Water OKs pipeline for Bouquet Canyon
November 25, 2024
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency officials recently signed off on a plan that will bring Bouquet Canyon something it’s been seeking for a decade: a new water supply. At last
City: Westbound residents to get new route out of canyon
November 25, 2024
A few land swaps and compensation for property in the way are all that’s left for the city to take care of to clear a path from Highway 14 through
Appeals court upholds ruling blocking Louisiana’s Ten Commandments poster law
November 25, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A federal appeals court in New Orleans has rejected the state’s request to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked and declared unconstitutional a Louisiana law
Special counsel drops Trump election case, classified documents appeal
November 25, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday dropped his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, while also moving to drop his appeal of a judge’s decision
Incoming national security adviser vows to bring Ukraine War to ‘responsible end’
November 25, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for his national security advisor, Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Florida, said that he wants the incoming administration to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to
Placerita residents say TMU has them feeling ‘outnumbered’
November 22, 2024
Lola Williams said she moved to Placerita Canyon in 1961 because she had been in the horse business “forever,” and felt like she was being pushed out of her home.
Big changes in store for Dockweiler Drive
November 22, 2024
While The Master’s University has remained quiet so far on public comment for the latest revisions for its campus master plan, a campus expansion has been discussed between Santa Clarita
Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
November 22, 2024
By Jack Phillips and Sam Dorman Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his nominee for U.S. attorney general, moving swiftly to replace