A homeowner is speaking out after her Trump flag was stolen from her Newhall home and a note was left on her door. On Sunday, Cari Fawcett told KCAL News that two individuals came to her house in Newhall and stole her Trump flag hanging near her door. Ring footage shows two suspects, one wearing a mask, walked up to ...

On Thursday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by Governor Newsom. “Show your pets some extra love today. This is a major win for animal welfare and a pivotal step toward relieving our overwhelmed shelters,” ...

Congressman Mike Garcia’s R-Santa Clarita  ANCHOR Act, H.R. 7630 bipartisan bill co-led by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), passed the House unanimously. This critical legislation facilitates much-needed cybersecurity and telecommunications upgrades for the 17 oceanographic vessels in the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, including three based in California. “These ships are vital to our national security and environmental research, but they’re outdated ...

On Tuesday, the Santa Clarita City Council appointed Denise Lite to fill a sudden vacancy on the Planning Commission. During their routine council meeting Tuesday, Santa Clarita City Councilmember Laurene Weste nominated Denise Lite for the vacancy on the planning committee, with support from Mayor Pro Tem Bill Miranda. “She is uniquely qualified in her capacity as a lawyer to ...

Tuesday, the Santa Clarita City Council continued exploring options for taking part in the 2028 Olympics, and filled a sudden vacancy on the planning commission. During Tuesday night’s regular meeting, the City of Santa Clarita City Council appointed two City Councilmembers and one alternate to serve on the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee. The City of ...

California renters who pay their rent on time can soon have those good habits reflected in their credit scores thanks to a new bill just signed into law. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last Thursday that requires California landlords in multi-family housing to allow tenants the option to opt out of having their rent payments reported to credit bureaus. ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially signed a new bill banning all plastic bags in California grocery stores including in Santa Clarita. The new bill, SB 1053, changes the current plastic bag ban to make plastic bags no longer an option at checkout for people shopping in California. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, shoppers who do not bring their reusable bags will ...

On Friday, Congressman Mike Garcia legislation, H.R. 9468, the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, was officially signed into law, securing critical benefits for 7 million veterans. “As soon as I heard about the VA budget shortfall, I made a commitment to the veterans of CA-27 that I would fix the problem and ensure they received ...

Gloria Mercado-Fortine, a former teacher, principal, superintendent, and past governing board member, and past Santa Clarita Woman of The Year, is excited to announce her candidacy for the William S. Hart Union High School District Board of Trustees in Area 1. As a proud Hart High School graduate and longtime advocate for education, Mercado-Fortine aims to refocus the district on ...

Congressman Mike Garcia’s (R-CA-27) Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, co-led by Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50). “Since day one of representing my constituents, I have promised to never vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, and this bill reflects that commitment,” said Garcia. “Medicare and Medicaid are more than just programs—they’re a contract with the American people. This legislation ...