1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (671+ words) A union wants California's billionaires to rescue the state's health'care system. The billionaires have other ideas." On'Wednesday, an initiative to tax the state's wealthiest residents qualified for the ballot, according to the secretary of'state's'office, which verifies petition signatures.' Gov. Gavin…...

3+ hour, 16+ min ago  (371+ words) Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut in a pair of transactions worth a combined$2. 7 billion, splitting ownership of the pizza chain between a U. S. private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant operator. Pizza Hut hasthree locations in the Santa Clarita Valley....

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (337+ words) A U. S. official'said Friday'that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with terrorist group Hezbollah, following an intense flare-up in fighting overnight in Lebanon.' The U. S. official'indicated'that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to the ceasefire following mediation efforts by Qatar and the United…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (525+ words) When millennials hit the traditional age of retirement, they could be facing a real estate landscape where a seven-figure price tag is the norm, a top housing economist said." Speaking Tuesday at the National Association of Realtors'annual conference, chief economist…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (433+ words) News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its fourth annual Black Business Month Celebration, honoring the resilience, innovation and impact of Black entrepreneurs across the Santa Clarita Valley. This year's celebration is scheduled to be held…...

6+ hour, 20+ min ago  (356+ words) The following were recognized in their respective divisions:" Ramirez is the loneselectionfor Saugus after leading the Centurions toa semifinalistfinish in the Division 4 playoffs. Ramirez recorded six runs batted in across the team'sfour playoff games and hit two home runs in…...

9+ hour, 31+ min ago  (518+ words) I'm writing this letter in regards to Arthur Saginian's displeasure with my letters not meeting with his narrow-minded standards. I have written many letters about many different subjects and have been published many times. Regarding his dismay with one of…...

11+ hour, 10+ min ago  (462+ words) Early 20th century political reformers such as Hiram Johnson saw the initiative process " placing measures on the ballot for voters to decide " as an antidote to a Legislature controlled by moneyed interests. However, 125 years after voters adopted the process, it's come…...

11+ hour, 16+ min ago  (373+ words) Softball rapidly caught on, using a variety of makeshift orbs, and was known by many names " Indoor Baseball, Diamond Ball and, my personal favorite: Kitten Ball. The YMCA coined the handle, "Softball" in a 1926 national meeting. And so it's been…...

22+ hour, 32+ min ago  (391+ words) Santa Clarita Valley Signal City, county to host Fire Safety Day The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the county of Los Angeles and public safety agencies, invites the community to an educational event urging residents to stay prepared…...