Texas heat puts extreme demand on residential air conditioning systems. When high summer temperatures hit, a minor mechanical glitch can quickly turn into an uncomfortable—and expensive—indoor emergency. Recognizing early warning signs gives you the chance to address minor issues before they cause total system failure. Here is a breakdown of the most common air conditioning problems, what causes them, and ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon in the Westlake Village area. Earlier this month, Public Health reported the first rabid raccoon found in the county in more than 50 years. Public Health has confirmed that the first raccoon was positive for a variant of rabies typically found in bats. Strain testing for ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first two influenza-associated deaths in the county this season. Both were older adults with pre-existing medical conditions. Public Health extends its condolences to the families and loved ones affected by these losses. Based on the Public Health investigation, it appears that one individual had not received a flu vaccination ...

Henry Clay Wiley, an early pioneer of Los Angeles and the Santa Clarita Valley, died at his home in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, 1898, at age 69. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1829, Wiley spent much of his life shaping Southern California communities through public service, civic involvement, and entrepreneurial ventures. Wiley’s early life took him from Pennsylvania to ...

The Canyon Country Community Center came alive Saturday with music, color and plenty of family-friendly fun as Santa Clarita residents gathered to celebrate Día de los Muertos. The City of Santa Clarita’s fourth annual celebration brought families together for an afternoon that blended traditional Mexican culture with activities for children, while also providing a meaningful space to remember loved ones ...

Before acting on a viral stock tip, Santa Clarita investors must verify who is behind the recommendation, distinguish facts from market hype, and confirm chart patterns. This helps protect your capital with objective strategy rather than artificial urgency.  Here is how to audit any trade recommendation and protect your portfolio before placing an order. How to Evaluate Stock Trading Tips ...

Friday, Reps. George Whitesides (CA-27) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) introduced the Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act, legislation designed to empower state attorney generals and voters to protect against illegal election interference from federal officials, extend the statute of limitations for federal election crimes, and prevent unlawful ballot seizures. The SHIELD Our Elections Act has a ...

On Oct. 24, 1992, the young City of Santa Clarita celebrated a transportation milestone by dedicating its first Metrolink station on Soledad Canyon Road. The station stood immediately east of the then-Saugus Speedway on a 6.6-acre site the city leased from Whittaker Corp. The city had spent $5.2 million to lease the property and construct the station and parking lot. ...

Eighteen years after his passing, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is still remembering Deputy Randy Hamson. On Saturday, the station shared the following message in honor of Hamson’s End of Watch: Shortly after midnight on August 16, 2004, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputy Randy J. Hamson conducted a follow-up investigation to an earlier hit and run traffic accident ...

Growth depends on more than sales and product demand. A business also needs inventory in the right place, accurate order processing, and deliveries that meet customer expectations. Internal logistics teams often struggle when volume changes, channels multiply, or geographic reach expands. The right logistics partner connects fulfillment, warehousing, and transportation into a practical operating system that supports profitable growth. Several ...