In 2025, the Santa Clarita Valley saw a mix of good and bad news when it comes to crime. Property crimes took a big dip, dropping by over 19%. This is great news for residents. But, violent crimes went up by 8. 78%. That's a concern. The biggest drop was in larceny thefts. These are crimes where someone takes something that doesn't belong to them, like shoplifting o...
Openbank, a digital banking service under Santander, has started offering crypto trading in Spain. This move is part of a bigger trend where banks are starting to take cryptocurrencies more seriously. Just last month, bitcoin reached new highs, and this has caught the attention of many banks and their customers. Openbank's new service lets users buy, sell, and hold ...
The U. S. government shutdown is causing major headaches for air travelers. Air traffic controllers, who haven't been paid in over a month, are struggling to keep up. This has led to a lot of flight cancellations and delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been asking airlines to cut down on flights. They started with a 4% reduction at major airports. ...
The U. S. government shutdown is finally nearing its end after a long stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke ranks and joined Republicans to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. This decision has angered many in their party, but it seems like the shutdown's days are numbered. The deal on the table doesn't include ...
Sami Hamdi, a UK-based political commentator, faced a sudden turn of events during a US speaking tour. In late October, he was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport. His family later announced that he would be released and could return home soon. The detention sparked controversy, with the Council on American...
The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. Many flights have been canceled, and more are expected. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told airlines to cut flights by 4% at busy airports. This is to help air traffic controllers who haven't been paid in over a month. The cuts will increase to 10% by Friday. The biggest airlines, like Am...
A storm is brewing in the world of Italian pasta, and it's not just about the al dente perfection. The Trump administration has recently imposed heavy tariffs on Italian pasta imports, causing a stir among pasta makers and consumers alike. The combined duties, totaling a whopping 107 percent, have left Italian exporters with a bitter taste, threatening to pull their ...
The recent deal to end the longest government shutdown in U. S. history has sparked a wave of criticism from many House Democrats, particularly those representing Orange County. The bipartisan agreement, which aims to restart federal services and provide backpay to furloughed workers, has been met with skepticism due to its lack of immediate action on expiring health...
Senator Bernie Sanders was not happy. He thought the deal to end the government shutdown was a "disaster. " He believed Democrats did not get much in return. The deal would keep the government running until late January. It would also stop federal layoffs and fund some parts of the government until September 2026. In exchange, Republicans promised a vote on extendin...
The San Francisco 49ers are facing a crucial phase of their season. After a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the team is looking to regroup and focus on their upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. One of the biggest challenges for the 49ers has been injuries. Coach Kyle Shanahan has been cautious about the team's health, especially with key players like Nic...