Politics & The Pulpit –October 29, 2025 Host: Pastor Jerry Cook  Guest: Sophia Lesseos, KHTS News Reporter On today’s show, your host Pastor Jerry Cook welcomes KHTS News Reporter Sophia Lesseos in studio to discuss the recent enforcement of the 10 p.m. curfew placed by Santa Clarita officials.  During a city council meeting, parents expressed anger over what they believe ...

Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station Captain Brandon Barclay says deputies aren’t trying to punish kids with the city’s 10 p.m. curfew – they’re trying to prevent more late-night gatherings from turning dangerous. In a conversation with KHTS, Barclay admitted he’s heard the frustration from both parents and students about the curfew. Some say it feels unfair to be stopped after a ...

A month-long California curfew is set to be put in place starting Saturday for counties in the “purple tier” of the state’s reopening protocol, which includes Los Angeles County. In light of an “unprecedented, rapid rise” in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Thursday announced a limited Stay at Home Order ...

The Santa Clarita curfew for Thursday has been rescinded after peaceful protests across Valencia, officials said. The curfew in Santa Clarita was set for 6 p.m. before being rescinded Thursday, originally due to a large protest bringing potential looters to the City planned for the area near McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard.  “In light of the peaceful protests, we have ...

There is no countywide curfew in place Thursday, however, the recently-passed City of Santa Clarita curfew is still in place beginning at 6 p.m., officials said.  On Wednesday, the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously passed a local emergency and 6 p.m. curfew ahead of a possible large protest in Valencia. The countywide curfew is not expected to be enforced for ...

The Santa Clarita City Council declared a local state of emergency on Wednesday, instating a 6 p.m. curfew for the city Thursday as officials prepare for a large protest in Valencia reportedly planned for that day. https://www.facebook.com/khtsradio/videos/185914712739004/?v=185914712739004 The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously voted to declare a local state of emergency after calling an emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon due to ...

As officials with the City of Santa Clarita prepared for a large protest in Valencia reportedly planned for Thursday, the City Council is set to consider imposing a 4 p.m. curfew on Thursday for the city during an emergency meeting.  The Santa Clarita City Council has called an emergency meeting for 4 p.m. Wednesday to discuss whether or not a ...

A later 9 p.m. Los Angeles County curfew has been put into place, including Santa Clarita, on Wednesday following unrest in other parts of Southern California, officials said.  The extended L.A. County curfew has been set for the entire Los Angeles County area from 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 to 5 a.m. Thursday, June 4 after the first curfew was ...

Six individuals were arrested in Santa Clarita on Monday for violating the Los Angeles County curfew that was put into place in response to “civil disturbances” across the county. On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles County issued a 12-hour curfew in an effort to prevent residents from violently protesting during the late evening hours, according to officials.  The curfew was ...

A third 6 p.m. Los Angeles County curfew has been put into place, including Santa Clarita, on Tuesday following looting in several cities across Southern California, officials said.  The L.A. County curfew has been set for the entire Los Angeles County area from 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 3 after the first curfew was put ...