Legislation seeks equal pay and protection for women

On national Equal Pay Day, Congressman Steve Knight announced new legislation Tuesday to ensure support and security for women in the workplace. Knight’s Workplace Advancement Act, coauthored by Representatives Lynn

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Stern bills reach committee hearings Tuesday

Two of Senator Henry Stern’s bills will hit Senate committee floors on Tuesday. Senate Bill 57, which would prevent natural gas injections from resuming in Aliso Canyon, will go to

Winter shelter closes leaving many without a home

As Bridge to Home’s winter shelter closed for the season on Friday, staff members searched for other housing solutions for as many homeless people as possible. By Friday afternoon, approximately

State politicians hold joint open forum at City Hall

Santa Clarita’s council chambers were nearly filled to capacity with civically-engaged citizens for Assemblyman Dante Acosta and state Senator Scott Wilk’s public forum Thursday evening. Of the almost 200 in

Wilk commends film industry tax credit

To provide an update on the 2014 film and television tax credit he coauthored, Senator Scott Wilk held a hearing Thursday in light of increased filming occurring in Santa Clarita

Knight holds hearing for small business entrepreneurs

Seeking resources for small business owners, Representative Steve Knight chaired a hearing on Thursday to review federal programs that assist females, veterans and others who want to be entrepreneurs. “Small

Teens help teens with Safe Rides for 30 years

For as long as Santa Clarita has existed, there have been teenagers who have needed help and teenagers willing to help. Celebrating their 30th year of operation, Santa Clarita Valley’s

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Stern’s budget bill passes through committee

Cleared unanimously by the Senate Government and Finance Committee, Senator Henry Stern’s Senate Bill 683 regarding the state’s annual budget will be moving forward to another committee. Under the bill,

Public highly engaged in city council meeting

Santa Clarita’s city council chambers were brimming with citizens for the Tuesday night council meeting, as many citizens took advantage of opportunities for public participation. A large portion of the

Developmental disabilities bill moves forward

The Senate Human Services Committee unanimously passed Senator Scott Wilk’s bill aimed to help young adults who have developmental disabilities. Currently, only people whose developmental disabilities occurred before they turned

Knight urges changes to Veterans Crisis Line

Joining a bi-partisan effort to urge the Department of Veterans Affairs to address and investigate Veterans Crisis Line issues, Representative Steve Knight announced his support to repair the program on