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
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
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
Judge: Trump’s sentencing postponed indefinitely
November 22, 2024
By Sam Dorman Contributing Writer New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has delayed indefinitely sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump’s business records case, raising questions about the future of the prosecution
Three new faces to join Castaic Area Town Council
November 22, 2024
On the same day as the General Election, the Castaic Area Town Council also held its election Nov. 5, which was not consolidated with the L.A. County Registrar Recorder’s Office,
County getting closer to certifying elections
November 21, 2024
There were no major changes after Thursday’s election update from L.A. County, though Scott Schauer is inching closer to incumbent Edel Alonso in the race for one of the College
Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
November 21, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz wrote Thursday he is withdrawing himself from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for U.S. attorney general. “It is clear that
LA City Council votes to protect law-breaking immigrants
November 20, 2024
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday to prohibit the use of city resources and personnel for federal immigration enforcement in the wake
Alonso holding onto lead to keep COC board seat
November 19, 2024
Only 140 votes separate incumbent Edel Alonso from challenger Scott Schauer in the race for a seat on the College of the Canyons governing board following Tuesday’s update from L.A.
Trump’s choice for FCC chair vows to restore free speech
November 19, 2024
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer Brendan Carr has revealed a few steps he intends to take as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the Federal Communications Commission — the agency charged
Kremlin: Ukraine has fired first US-made ATACMS missiles inside Russia
November 19, 2024
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer Ukraine has conducted its first strikes inside Russian territory with U.S.-made long-range ATACMS missiles, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defense. On Telegram, Russia’s Ministry of Defense
Ramaswamy pledges ‘massive’ federal downsizing in DOGE role
November 19, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says that he and Elon Musk will plan “massive downsizing” of the federal government as part of their work under the
City reviews its legislative platform
November 19, 2024
The Santa Clarita City Council’s Legislative Committee updated its 2025 advocacy platform with what city officials described as a few relatively minor tweaks, proposing changes on city stances for utility
Ayala stays ahead in District 1 race
November 18, 2024
Patsy Ayala’s lead in the first-ever district election for the Santa Clarita City Council is holding steady – but, she says, she is respecting the process and is not yet
Trump selects Matt Gaetz as attorney general
November 18, 2024
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump announced last week he’s selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, to be attorney general in the second Trump administration. Gaetz “will end weaponized government, protect
Trump plans to declare national emergency to initiate mass deportations
November 18, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he will declare a nationwide emergency to carry out mass deportations of illegal immigrants, a move he frequently proposed
Kremlin says Biden ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by approving missile strikes into Russia
November 18, 2024
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer The Kremlin has accused President Joe Biden of “adding fuel to the fire” after it was reported he had given his approval to Ukraine using U.S.-made
No big shifts in 10th election update
November 15, 2024
The votes continued to trickle in Friday but there weren’t any lead changes in the local races, according to the L.A. County Registrar Recorder’s Office. The handful of Santa Clarita
COC president calls for 20-year forensic audit
November 15, 2024
Preliminary findings report potential policy violations, misuse of public funds; board to hold special meeting Monday College of the Canyons is planning to consider a forensic audit Monday at a
Jury orders US defense contractor to pay former Iraqi detainees $42M over Abu Ghraib torture
November 15, 2024
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer A Virginia jury on Tuesday awarded $42 million in damages to three Iraqi civilians who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad, Iraq, more than
Trump names Fox News host, veteran Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
November 15, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Army combat veteran and longtime Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, highlighting Hegseth’s military background