Parties divided over whether to fix or fund this year’s budget.

As tough economic times have fallen on most of the country, the state of California is no exception. A battle is gearing up to solve the pending budget crisis, as legislators and the governor have different ideas on how to pass a balanced budget already several weeks overdue.

Power out temporarily in Newhall.

A portion of Newhall is currently without power.

Officials at Southern California Edison reported that at 5:13, nearly 1,500 customers lost power. The cause has not been determined.

College of the Canyons is set to host educational seminar titled, “Entrepreneurs Breakfast with Benenfits: Great Idea! Now What?"

Alcohol suspected in driver's erratic behavior.

A Palmdale man died in an early-morning crash when his car was rear-ended on the northbound 14 freeway north of Agua Dulce Canyon Road.

The 44-year old man, who has not been identified pending notification of relatives, was backing up a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier in the #2 lane at approximately 1:15 a.m. when he was struck from behind by a silver BMW 350 driven by Rafael Hernandez, 33, also of Palmdale.