Politics and government

Garcia supports House passage of ICC bill  

News release  Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, voted in favor of H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which passed the House. This bill would impose sanctions on the International

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, hosted a reception to congratulate the U.S. military academy appointees from California’s 27th Congressional District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley. Courtesy photo.

Garcia congratulates service academy appointees 

News release  Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, hosted a reception to congratulate the U.S. military academy appointees from California’s 27th Congressional District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.   This

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State water agency approves long-term drought plan 

News release  The California Department of Water Resources has finalized its first comprehensive, public-facing Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project as part of an expanded effort to prepare

The West Creek Inclusive Play Area has earned recognition for its inclusive elements throughout the park. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City receives trio of public works awards 

News release  The American Public Works Association’s Southern California Chapter once again recognized the city of Santa Clarita for its accomplishments, honoring the city with three public works awards for

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City to host free cinemas in the park 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is hosting a free cinematic experience under the stars this summer at various parks and facilities throughout Santa Clarita.   City Cinemas

“Dawn/Eclipse of A New Era,” an expressive photographic exhibition by artist Harry Gamboa Jr., is coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall. Courtesy image.

Gamboa photo exhibition coming to The Main 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita announced that “Dawn/Eclipse of A New Era,” an expressive photographic exhibition by artist Harry Gamboa Jr., is coming to The Main in Old

College briefs

College Brief for May 30

2 local students named to University of Mississippi chancellor’s honor roll  The University of Mississippi announced that students named to the fall 2023 honor roll lists, including chancellor’s honor roll,

Politics and government

6 of Schiavo’s bills move to Assembly floor 

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that six out of her nine bills that were placed on the Assembly Appropriations Committee suspense file have advanced to the Assembly

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City’s Summer Beach Bus starts Saturday 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita announced the return of Santa Clarita Transit’s Summer Beach Bus service, offering transportation to Ventura Harbor on the weekends starting Saturday, June 1,

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Family Promise of SCV receives $15,000 grant 

News release  Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from Clayton and Family Promise National to help ensure families in the SCV receive the support

Nicole Brooks

From COC to the University of Cambridge 

News release  When Nicole Brooks leafed through the College of the Canyons fall 2022 class schedule, a British literature course caught her eye.   The course sounded like just what the

“Wings of Freedom,” by Alex Coons.

Garcia announces congressional art winners 

News release  Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced that Alex Coons, a sophomore at Vasquez High School from Acton, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art