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Relationship between Weste, Lite goes south; planning commissioner calls it political retribution Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste made an unusual request of her colleagues during council member comments Tuesday: She asked the City Council to agendize the removal of her planning commissioner, Denise Lite. The request came toward the beginning of the meeting, after the course of her
News release Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, announced that his bipartisan legislation, Assembly Bill 653, the Child Abuse Mandated Entertainment Reporter Act (CAMERA), has passed off the Assembly floor and is
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that her package of bills has passed the state Assembly and advanced to the state Senate in time for the house of origin
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Sunday directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to expand efforts to detain and deport illegal immigrants in the country. In a Truth
Compiled from news service reports President Donald Trump hinted at direct U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war, called for the Iranian regime’s “unconditional surrender,” and threatened the life of Iran’s
The developer behind a proposal to build 106 apartments on Newhall Avenue, who was asked to come back with more information about traffic, commercial space and oak trees among other
News release L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger, in collaboration with Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, successfully introduced a motion directing the county to formally support the Facilitating Increased
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that Senate Bill 508, which would expand continuum of care options for some cancer patients by allowing them to consult with established
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her bill, Senate Bill 571, to increase penalties for looting and impersonating law enforcement during a state of emergency, has passed
News release The state Assembly passed the Victim and Witness Protection Act, Assembly Bill 535, authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth. This legislation would close a dangerous loophole in
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA licensed the vaccine for adults aged 65 and up as well as people
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, praised the rejection of proposed regulations by the South Coast Air Quality Management District that would have imposed significant costs on California residents
News release The Department of Homeland Security published information about “some of the worst” of criminal illegal aliens arrested during the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Los Angeles operation that preceded
By Austin Alonzo Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a package of resolutions to block California’s landmark vehicle emissions mandates. He signed three resolutions previously passed by Congress under
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday. The incident occurred
The comment period ends Thursday for any environmental concerns on Santa Clarita’s plans for a 380-acre bike park north of Copper Hill Drive in Saugus called the Haskell Canyon Bike
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Protests that began in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids spread to more cities on Tuesday with more planned into the weekend. Protesters have begun gathering
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump responded to posts made by tech billionaire and former adviser Elon Musk that said he regretted his comments on Trump and the One
By Eva Fu Contributing Writer The FBI is investigating what’s fueling the riots against immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, said the agency’s director, Kash Patel. “The FBI is investigating any and
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