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Graham Platner and a staffer leave a campaign event in Belfast, Maine, on June 6, 2026, just days ahead of the state's June 9 primary. The boutique oysterman and U.S. Marine Corps veteran hopes to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in November. Photo by Nathan Worcester.

Democratic leaders call for Platner to exit race after sexual assault allegation 

By Chase Smith Contributing Writer  Top Democrats — including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the Maine Democratic Party — called on Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from his race against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Monday after he denied a new sexual assault allegation reported by Politico.  Platner said earlier in the evening in a video posted on X that his campaign was “taking the time to

Bill aimed at ‘elderly’ parole law moves on 

A Senate bill aimed at raising the state’s parole-eligibility requirements for “elderly” inmates unanimously passed the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee, according to a statement Wednesday from Sen. Brian Jones, R-San

President Donald Trump during a swearing-in ceremony at the White House on May 22, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump plans long speech on Fourth  

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to give a long speech on July 4 during an event in Washington.  “On July 4th, it’s going to

Community still awaiting word on Cemex hearing 

In December, the courts told state regulators they can make Cemex re-notice its water rights application to use the Santa Clara River for a 56-million-ton sand-and-gravel mine in Soledad Canyon.   Since then, Cemex has

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DOJ sues California over Glock ban, handgun roster 

By Michael Clements Contributing Writer  The Justice Department on Wednesday sued California over its ban on “machinegun convertible pistols” and its “handgun roster.”  The law bans the purchase of Glock pistols and guns with similar firing mechanisms, according

World News

Police arrest 900 in South African immigration protest  

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  The South African police has said it arrested more than 900 ​people during protests against illegal immigrants that took place across the country on Tuesday.  In a Wednesday post on X, the South African

Analysts say that seizing Qeshm Island at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz could weaken Iran’s ability to disrupt maritime traffic. The island is seen here in a satellite image on Aug. 23, 2000. (NASA)

Iran threatens ships that use alternate Hormuz routes 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Iran’s military command on Thursday warned that oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must use Tehran’s approved routes or be met with a “powerful response,” raising

City Council candidate filing period opens July 13 

News release  The candidate filing period opens July 13 for the city of Santa Clarita’s 2026 General Municipal Election, consolidated with the Los Angeles County Presidential General Election, which is

Brett Haddoak announces campaign for City Council  

News release  Brett Haddoak, a lifelong Santa Clarita Valley resident, small business owner, community advocate, and dad, has officially announced his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council District 2, according to

National News

DOJ to prioritize birth tourism probes after court ruling 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Federal prosecutors on Tuesday were directed to prioritize investigations into “birth tourism” schemes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal

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Democratic socialist ousts House incumbent in Colorado primary 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  In a major political upset on Tuesday, democratic socialist Melat Kiros was declared victorious over longtime Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo.  At 12:03 a.m. ET, the Associated Press projected that Kiros would win the race, defeating the long-serving incumbent. With 84% of the vote counted, Kiros led with 49.3% to DeGette’s 43.5, while

County, state to give restaurants some help 

Los Angeles County prides itself on a “world-renowned culinary scene showcasing authentic flavors from virtually every community across the globe” — but breaking into the market can be tough, according