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The MAIN, an intimate 81 seat theater in Old Town Newhall, offers comedy, music, theater and more. Photo City of Santa Clarita.

New venues part of city’s arts master plan discussion 

There are two possible arts venues on the horizon for the city of Santa Clarita, but neither involve a large traditional performing arts space, according to a local arts and events official who shared information about upcoming plans.  A flurry of development is creating excitement for Santa Clarita, which realistically could see more than 9,000 new homes approved before the

Landfill bill heads to Appropriations Committee 

As the underground fire continues at Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a bill from Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, aimed specifically at preventing a similar situation somewhere else passed its first hearing Monday

President Donald Trump leaves after speaking at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on April 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump’s first 100 days: A rapid, consequential start 

By Emel Akan, Ivan Pentchoukov, Darlene McCormick Sanchez, Terri Wu, John Haughey, Andrew Thornebrooke, Nathan Worcester, Aaron Gifford, Sam Dorman, Zachary Stieber Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — Upon returning to the White

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SSA announces mobile access to Social Security number cards 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The Social Security Administration is set to provide beneficiaries with digital access to their Social Security Numbers, offering a “secure and accessible” alternative to physical SSN

Pacifica closure leaves questions

All evicted residents have relocated, 1 week ahead of deadline Los Angeles County officials confirmed Friday that all residents have been transferred from Santa Clarita Hills Senior Living, one week

Luigi Mangione in a holding cell after being taken into custody in Altoona, Pa., on Dec. 9, 2024. Photo: Altoona Police Department.

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione  

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer   Prosecutors on Thursday formally filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

People shop at a retail store in New York City, on March 21, 2025. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Consumer sentiment weakens amid rising inflation expectations 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer   Intensifying economic and inflation concerns continued to weigh on U.S. consumer sentiment amid trade-related uncertainty.  The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released on Friday, weakened

Castaic groups seek participation  

Two community groups in Castaic are seeking applicants for their governing boards after problems with the Chiquita Canyon Landfill created challenges for their members, according to a former Castaic Area