Santa Clarita Weekly | February 25, 2026

This week on Santa Clarita Weekly, we're covering a packed week in politics at every level — from the Supreme Court to Sacramento to right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. First, the Supreme Court has overturned President Trump's tariffs, ruling that his sweeping trade actions were unconstitutional. We break down what that decision means, how it happened, and what comes next for a White House that has built much of its economic agenda around tariff power. Closer to home, we have a new name in the race for the William S. Hart Union High School District Board of Trustees, Area 2. Julee Brooks has entered the race, and we discuss what her candidacy means for the contest and for the community she's looking to represent. We also bring you our firsthand account of the California Democratic Convention, held last weekend at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. With nine candidates vying to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, the convention ended without a party endorsement — no candidate came close to the 60% threshold required. We talk about the surprising delegate results, the very real fear of two Republicans locking Democrats out of the November general election under California's top-two primary system, and what the delegate vote tells us about the difference between poll popularity and political trust. And finally, we share a speech from U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, delivered at the convention — a reminder of what's at stake in California and nationally as we head toward a pivotal election year. All that and more, this week on Santa Clarita Weekly.