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Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
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Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
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U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
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The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
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Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
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West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
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Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
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B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
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The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
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College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
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College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
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Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
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The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations.
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The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
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Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
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Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
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The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
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The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.
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We will remember that Steve Knight voted yes on this and vote him out next year! End The Knightmare.
time to move out of CA and let the moon beam build another train
One more reason why we’re leaving California
Steve Knight- district 25 – and 13 other republicon representatives voted yes. Follow the $$
Yes Suzy, the money will come to those poor, over taxed, middle class homeowners and the rich whinning millionaires will have to pay more and feel some pain for a change. Then they can vote out Moonbeam Jerry!
Shirley E Vercelli Kiss your social security and Medicare goodbye. Knight is laughing all the way to the bank.
Ahhh, Suzy, you’ve been brain washed by that old witch, Nancy .Palosi! Relax, the economy will be better and Social Security and Medicare will be secure as soon as the liberals stop giving it to Illigals. Big changes are a comin’ !!
Shirley E Vercelli So you read the tax bill? I’ve got some land in Florida for sale , since you will buy anything.
President Human Garbage Fire and his landfill inferno of an Administration sure must think we’re as stupid as Trumpanzees, who truly are DUMBER-THAN-BAG-OF-WET-MONKEY-TURD.
Trump has been bragging about DOW smashing records, how he lowered the unemployment rate, 6 million job openings across America, corporations taking in profits and how the economy is booming BECAUSE of HIM, so do tell us WHY DAFUQ DO THE RICH NEED MORE TAX BREAKS ???
Why NOT give us WORKING-CLASS a bigger tax break then !!!!?
Billy, having a temper tantrum, are you! You’re witnessing the greatest President in the last century, and you should show some respect!?????
Ps. Have you ever been hired by a poor person, Billy? Now just sit back and prepared to be amazed with lesson 101 in trickle down economics. ?????
Shirley E Vercelli
LMFAO, you are so full of predictable cliches it’s pathetic.
YES, as a matter of fact, I indeed WAS. A local airport shuttle service employed 10 of us. Sometimes we had to wait a week before we could cash our checks, toots.
Up and down Main Street look around. The clubs or bars that hire us ? The owners aren’t millionaires. The bike shops. The local mechanic who has a crew of 20 struggling to pay his employees while paying 10K rent for the garage. The small businesses who hire – so just STOP with your BS about “trickle down” crap.
Moron
You also may want to look at Kansas and see how well tax cutting your way to prosperity was a huge FAIL.
BTW.
Conservatives LOVE to vilify the poor and welfare recipients, yet do ALL THEY CAN to keep poor people poor.
If conservatives didn’t have the less fortunate to look down upon they would just hate their OWN miserable selves.
How so ???
They hate welfare programs but oppose minimum wage increases AND “free” college.
They want to take away overtime and doubletime – They already did at the Federal level, and since you were too young then – Republicans DID take away overtime and doubletime in 1998, you had to work over 40 hours before you saw overtime pay. Who brought overtime and doubletime back ?
HINT: rhymes with DEMOCRATS.
And now TRUMP wants food servers to give their tips to their bosses simply because Obama mandated that servers keep their own tips.
Trump wants to bust unions.
Jeff Sessions wants to overturn STATE marijuana laws and re-criminalize marijuana, shutting down small businesses.
SO spare us the bullsh#t that the GOP are for the working class, hun.
KJ.
Hey dimwit.
Find ONE INACCURACY in my comments, Einstein.
Billy Von Vögel you are a dumbass .. believe the main stream media much?? ??
Billy Von Vögel Myst be nice to be a van driver with a PhD in Economics.
Craig Lieberman
What do you have against the blue collar working class Americans ?
Billy Von Vögel Let’s not confuse the issue. I have nothing against blue collar works. My beef is with you. Your ad hominem attacks and profanity laced tirade smacks of the typical liberal response to everything.
Have you read the new tax code? It’s actually quite positive for the middle class. CNN even admitted so.
Stock market at all time highs. Unemployment at record lows. Etc etc. Obama did this? Obama had eight years in office. The economy grew and unemployment slowly shrank as the nation recovered from the recession. He deserves some credit for that.
But the recent economic growth is partly because of renewed enthusiasm at the promise of a less restrictive set of policies under a Trump administration.
If you want to credit Obama for successes under his administration, you must do the same for Trump.
That said, I think most of us think Trump doesn’t act Presidential. He’s a bit like an angry high schooler in his social media tirades. That aside, he’s getting things done and other countries are starting to respect the US again.
I’m a level headed guy but I can’t for the life of me understand why anyone would vote Democrat. California is a prime example.
Toyota left the state along with 4,700 other companies and took their irreplaceable jobs with them.
Who’s against the blue collar worker? California Dems, or so it seems.
If you’re upset about paying higher taxes in California, maybe write to your legislature and tell them to stop funding programs for illegal aliens. That’s $25.6 billion a year, just in California. (We take in only $11 billion ofTax revenue from
Illegals).
https://fairus.org/issue/publications-resources/fiscal-burden-illegal-immigration-california-taxpayers
No Craig Lieberman
I was working in 1998.
REPUBLICANS took away our overtime AND doubletime by mandating that overtime was to be paid after 40 hours a week, thus eliminating doubletime.
Who doesn’t like tax cuts ?
However, not at the expense of collapsing the economy.
History has a funny way of repeating itself and BOTH economic crashes occurred under Republican governance.
Eisenhower was the last time we had a real Republican as President. He hated taxes but realized rates needed to fluctuate to accommodate the economic necessity.
Real Republicans championed Civil rights, ended slavery, established the National Park System and protected them, enacted the Clean air and Water Act and formed the EPA.
Today’s Republicans make the poor and less fortunate scapegoats for their own failures. Until public outcry the working class were going to fund the tax cuts for the rich.
Today’s Republicans blame poor people and hate welfare recipients, but oppose minimum wage increases AND education. Trump wants servers to give their tips to their bosses. Trump already took some Federal employees’ overtime away.
BTW, my OWN soul ain’t a cheap ass billboard for sale or rent to any god, religion, ideology or political party.
I’m pro death penalty.
I like my firearms.
I’m pro-choice and don’t care who marries who because it’s none of my business.
I ain’t afraid of GMO’S or glutens, or vaccinations.
The shuttle company, the valet parking company, the caterer, etc are all small businesses that will be helped (bigly) by these changes to the theft (tax) code. They will keep more and can pay their workers more or at least on time. As an aside, their poor management doesn’t mean the Federal Theft (Tax) code was at fault. No cause and effect there.
Billy Von Vögel great description of the O’shamba administration, bit racist though
You ever read the tax code? 90% of it has to do with the wealthy and businesses. That’s where a lot of reform needs to happen. The irony is the taxes that go to pay for all our social programs are typically only used by the middle and lower classes. So it’s only fair for them to pay for it.
But let’s cut the CRAP
If the Republicans were REALLY about “jobs,jobs,jobs” instead of Wall Street oligarchs…..
Housing is to much in California….Such a joke
Simple solution: lower the state taxes.
?????? finally, someone with a brain ~ libs don’t understand this concept
Exactly. I don’t understand their logic. They are mad that they’re getting a tax break.
Trump already said that if it all comes together – America will be swimming in tax revenue – then maybe another tax break.
I wish Moon Beam would give us a tax break.
Haha yeah. “OMG I hate having more money!”
Good job Steve
I hear the liberal realtors whining but they voted no doubt for gov. Brown. Didn’t care how high property taxes went and they’ve lined their pockets with thousand of $s in fees. Steve Knight has my vote and respect because he went against the grain. Millions of taxes from squeezed property owners have been given to the illegals they bribe to vote the moonbeam flunkies into office!the tax bill will give the struggling middle class homeowners a better paying job,more hrs,more $s and will not have to pay obamacare mandate and have no coverage. An amazing day for Americans!
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You’re a funny guy, Brandon!?nIIn. Smoke a joint and relax, the best is yet to come from this President!
Trickle down economics does not work!? companies can do literally whatever they want with their 15% tax cuts to corporations, especially with how many greedy CEO’s there are, don’t expect much of what you said.
Moonbeam has got to goooooo
All you republicans do is call names.
Jose Bermudez Well, trickle up to Liberal law makers hasn’t helped the economy. 10trillion debt by Obama, and the working poor got poorer and the economy has tanked during his reign of socialism! So stop whining and watch the results of a business man’s presidency!
Steve K is a fool.
Mary Shannon Jones really? Since when calling a liberal by name isn’t ok? Liberal Mary!
Shirley E Vercelli This tactic has already been used by president Nixon and even Nixon himself said it doesn’t work. So don’t give any credit to your buddy trump. It was a bunch of voodoo economics as said so by Nixon and predicted the decline of the middle class and that’s exactly what happened. It’s just a quick fix tactic that has huge consequences for the middle and poor class. Just another way to make trump and his buddies more rich while he is in office.
Jose Bermudez Jose, that’s liberal,voodoo because they have Sheparded a bad economy,high unemployment, doubled the debt, earned disrespect from most foreign countries, created a bigger low income welfare class ruined banking interest, etc,etc! The economy under Pres.Trump is over 3 percent for 6 mos. in a row, interest increasing, the people looking for better paying jobs will find them, killed Obama mandate and more Christmas lights in my neighborhood! Less coal in stockings for sure! Americans are hopeful!??????it’s a Merrier Christmas!
I’m out. Sounds to me you’re putting the cart before the Horse
Werner Alvarez crazy ?
High state taxes are the fault of the California state legislature, state government and CA voters who never say no to more, and more taxes. This is the state’s fault, not the federal governments.
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So true Helen!????. We have prop.13 because we’ve been in our house 51 yrs. or we could never afford to live in it in retirement. Young people really struggle to rent or buy a home in ca. I hope and pray this tax relief will help ease the pressure on them with better jobs and pay along with lower taxes.
You conservatives voted for Trump. He doesn’t Care about the little people only the mega rich and you all don’t fit that category either.
Welfare Loser
I’m rich bitch!!!!!
William Reel, I hope you’re not calling me that!!!!
Mary Shannon Jones yup. Your emotional comment is in line with the sobbing sheep of Socialist losers who support the Welfare State of The Democrat Party. Makes you a sniveling loser. “Little People”. Enjoy being a little person…
Sorry that the realtors Association supports liberals! This is exactly what you get!
More reasons not to use a realtor ??
Sorry you trump haters! He did what was best for the country! Maybe it’s time for our governor and legislators in this state to do what is best for us!
It is that simple. Lower, taxes, cut government spending. Trump understands.
It’s time to hold state legislators accountable to lower our taxes!!! No more illegals getting handouts either!
Taxation is theft.
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YEA … IF YOU HAVE A MILLION DOLLAR MORTGAGE!! DONT BELIEVE THE FAKE NEWS!!!
Hogwash. Married couples are likely better off writing off $24k any day. Not many Middle Class” taxpayers have write offs in excess of that, even combing mortgage interest, property taxes and state income taxes. This is a win for all income leveled up to mid-middle class. Can’t wait to spend 10 minutes on taxes, rather than hours.
Disagree. Being able to write off ALL property taxes and state tax without a limit kept us on sort of equal ground with other states. Slapping a limit on Ca and other states where the cost of living (housing) is higher is outright unfair. Should be indexed for cost of living! Homes cost more than the national average so we should be able write off more.
Sue – Exactly Sis!!
Or a simple, flat tax.
“To be hit”??? We’ve been getting hit hard. We’re being bludgeoned to death with these ridiculous taxes. Not likely to be fixed but who cares which party fixes it as long as it’s fixed.
Well put, Denise….
How will it affect Californians. Explain. Do t make blanket statements. I don’t see anything in the bill that will affect California
Do you know we pay 13.3 percent in personal state income tax? I don’t think the Shannon woman and majority know that. This excludes 9.5 percent in state tax every time we purchase goods in the state.
More “ fake” news?
REALTORS I suggest you be more worried that REPEAL of prop 13 is going on ballot next November.
Explain how it will be detrimental to homeowners! You can’t because it isn’t.
This needs to go in Santa Clarita Community.
Sandy Devis Holguin
Trump Rules ?♥️?????Merry Christmas ? to All American’s
Other Republican reps in CA voted against this bill because it’s bad for our state. Knight did not. We don’t need a representative who cares more about his corporate donors than his constituents. I will be supporting Bryan Caforio or Katie Hill next year. Since this district now has more registered Democrats than Republicans, Knight is just hoping to land a lobbying gig with one of his corporate sponsors when he gets voted out. We should give him what he wants.
Leaving California but for all the taxes and regulations. Make it a pay to play state.
You have reposted Steve Whites press release with no other comments regarding the exact impact of the tax bill in totality.
Maybe this will bring down price so people can find a home to buy under $700,000
Ok so looks like California needs to change their taxation on everything. Stop giving money to felons, addicts, and having a bleeding heart for everything. The tax reform is good for the country. CA is shooting itself in the foot when y’all vote for a tax on EVERYTHING. Hell you have to pay for plastic bags for some godforsaken reason. CA does this to themselves and then cry victim.
It will be interesting to see my pro-Caligula friend’s reaction when she sees her tax break while watching the affect on her independent realtor hus andhusband watches
The tax bill is a boom for the economy and the lower income tax payer. In LA County if your assessed house value is under $825,000. You still get to right off 100% of your property tax (1.2% = $9,900). If you mortgage (not home value) is under $750,000 you still get to right off 100% of the interest on your mortgage.
So you see the tax bill is detrimental only to the super rich.
No
As tax payers see how this plays out for their wallet many more will support tax bill.
I will be voting for President Trump and Knight again!
Merry Christmas!!
Yea!
My thoughts on the new tax laws are that it will help far more than it will hurt!!! as far as the deduction of property and state tax, you still can deduct some, not all.. and I would direct my anger at the Sacramento and Jerry Brown, for it is them that make the tax laws for our state and it is them that could change it!! the new tax laws will also help the small businessman because they get charged on their personal taxes for the profit of the business so the passthrough will give them some relief, and everyone will benifit with the overall lower rates and child tax credit!!
So why not just wait and see, as it will not be as bad as all of you think!!
I also think President Trump and Steve Knight are doing a great job and they both get my Vote!! TRUMP PENCE go go go!!
From reading these comments it would seem many of you would be happy living in a DirecTV ad where everything goes wrong.
Trickle down does not, cannot and never has worked.