Buying a home can make even the most practical person lose focus for a moment. A bright kitchen, a wide front porch, a beautiful backyard, or a perfectly staged living room can create instant attachment. Suddenly, the long commute seems manageable, the small closets feel charming, and the outdated roof becomes something to worry about later. Smart buyers do not ...

Selling a property in the Santa Clarita Valley often involves navigating specific geological and environmental factors that are unique to Northern Los Angeles County. When a home begins to show signs of structural distress, homeowners frequently wonder if a sale is even possible. The short answer is yes, but the process requires a deep understanding of local soil conditions, disclosure ...

Democrats and Republicans came together this week to pass a bill that has the potential to see popular social media TikTok banned from United States app stores. The House offered a rare glimpse of unity, passing the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” 352-65, with one abstention early Wednesday. The new legislation advanced out of a committee with ...

Santa Clarita realtor Phil Nordella has taken on a new project titled “The Faces of Santa Clarita,” which has its own website and is set to be shared on his radio show “Real Estate, It’s That Simple” at KHTS.  The Faces of Santa Clarita is a project that highlights the individual stories of people in the Santa Clarita Valley, encouraging ...

On Thursday, Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, co-sponsored the Re-Open Schools Act (H.R. 682) that aims to speed up the process of reopening schools through controlling funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER).   Introduced by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, R-IA, the Re-Open Schools Act has garnered co-sponsors from 37 Republicans, with Garcia announcing his support this week. “From ...

Buying a home with your spouse or partner is a big step, but it’s one that can lead to an even brighter future. Uncovering your eligibility as a borrower, finding the perfect home, and handing over a well-planned down payment are all important steps here. But the finances and home search aren’t the only things to consider when becoming homeowners ...

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, was officially appointed on Tuesday to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as well as the House Committee on Space, Science and Technology, officials said. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has jurisdiction over all modes of transportation: aviation, maritime and waterborne transportation, highways, bridges, mass transit and railroads, according to ...

Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, was appointed to the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Hill was named as a member of the body, which has included the 25th District representative for over a decade, including former chair of the committee, ...

Rep. Steve Knight’s bill, H.R. 2763, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Improvements Act of 2017 passed the House of Representatives with unanimous support. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “H.R 2763 is one step closer towards a more transparent and safe government,” said Knight. “This bill would ...

Firefighters extinguished a Valencia attic fire in just under 20 minutes Tuesday, resulting in no injuries, but the loss of a few personal items. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 21600 block of Bidwell Lane at 2:16 p.m., about seven minutes after the orginial ...