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Press release

Decline-in-value review forms available for property owners 

August 4, 2026 5:22 pm

News release  Los Angeles County property owners may now file an application for a Decline-in-Value Review if they believe the market value of their property has fallen below its current assessed value, according to a news release from the county Assessor’s Office.  Decline-in-Review applications are accepted annually from July 2 through Nov. 30. To file, complete the Decline-in-Value Review Application (Form RP-87), which

In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy via Getty Images.

Cargo ship hit in strait, US-Iran talks in limbo 

August 4, 2026 1:34 pm

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, British maritime authorities said, the latest in a string of attacks

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations in Washington on June 2, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Sens. Cornyn, Tillis announce support for Blanche as AG 

August 3, 2026 9:50 am

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Monday released a joint statement saying they will back acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be the next

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, speaks during a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, in Washington on July 29, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Senate schedules contempt vote for Fauci 

July 31, 2026 12:21 pm

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The Senate has scheduled a vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt.   The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Wednesday is scheduled to consider

National News

DOJ announces $350M fraud crackdown across Southeast 

July 31, 2026 12:11 pm

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice’s fraud division has announced 17 fraud cases across seven Southern states involving more than $350 million stolen or targeted through schemes involving food

F-35 Lightning II supersonic stealth strike fighters fly in formation during the International Naval Review 250 in New York on July 4, 2026. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

US denies Iranian claims it destroyed F-35 jets 

July 31, 2026 12:11 pm

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. military officials on Thursday disputed claims made by Iranian officials that the country destroyed multiple American F-35 planes in an attack on a Jordanian base.  In

Former deputy city clerk files whistleblower suit 

July 29, 2026 5:55 pm

A former deputy Santa Clarita city clerk has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging she faced discrimination, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation.  Tiana Bradley worked for the city for just over a year

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 15, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged 

July 29, 2026 12:05 pm

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fifth straight meeting on Wednesday.  Nine members of the Federal Open Market Committee — also known as the FOMC — agreed to leave

Legal action over Wiley Canyon back in court 

July 28, 2026 5:42 pm

A resident trying to stop the Wiley Canyon Project and “specially appearing counsel” on behalf of the project’s interests are expected back in front of a judge Wednesday, according to

Kids could be seen riding their e-bikes in a neighborhood on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City to host community meeting on e-bikes 

July 28, 2026 3:31 pm

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, invites residents to attend a community meeting on e-bikes and e-motorcycles on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall Council

Politics and government

Whitesides, Obernolte introduce bipartisan PILOT Act  

July 28, 2026 1:31 pm

News release  Reps. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, and Jay Obernolte, R-Big Bear Lake, have introduced the bipartisan PILOT (Providing Increased Local Opportunities for Test-pilots) Act to study expanding job opportunities for civilian pilots and engineers

Lindsey Graham honored in Capitol memorial 

July 28, 2026 1:09 pm

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Lawmakers and dignitaries paid tribute to former Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., with speakers praising him as a selfless and patriotic American.  Graham lay in state at the U.S. Capitol

2026 Election Filler

Concerns mount over noncitizens registered to vote  

July 28, 2026 12:50 pm

By Janice Hisle & Savannah Hulsey Pointer  Contributing Writers  Revelations that thousands of noncitizens were found on New Jersey’s voter rolls — and that hundreds cast ballots illegally — have raised questions about the extent of the