Second snow survey shows modest improvement
January 30, 2024
News release The Department of Water Resources on Tuesday conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The manual survey recorded 29 inches
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Schiavo introduces bill on affordable housing
January 22, 2024
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, kicked off the legislative year by introducing Assembly Bill 1820, a bill designed to demystify housing developer fees and provide information needed to
Person detained following domestic violence report
January 14, 2024
A person was detained on Seco Canyon Road following a domestic violence incident on Sunday, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “We got a call for a male
Multiple vehicles broken into in Castaic
January 14, 2024
No arrests have been made after several vehicles in Castaic were broken into early Sunday morning, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “We had a few vehicles broken
Cal State faculty union vows to strike over the university’s final pay offer
January 11, 2024
By Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters Writer The faculty union of the California State University is planning a week of strikes across the 23 campuses, including Cal State Northridge, Jan. 22-26 after the
Digging out: Newsom outlines plan to cover state budget deficit
January 10, 2024
By Mikhail Zinshteyn and Sameea Kamal CalMatters Writers California is in a budget hole, its depth measured not in feet, but in dollars. How deep? A projected $38 billion deficit, according
State study: Gas tax funds to drop by $6 billion with EV transition
January 9, 2024
By Alejandro Lazo CalMatters Climate Reporter California’s funding from gas taxes will drop by nearly $6 billion in the next decade due to the state’s electric car rules and other climate
Hit and run reported on Sand Canyon Road
January 7, 2024
Authorities are investigating a hit and run that took place Sunday near the intersection of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Wind, frost to hit Santa Clarita this week
January 7, 2024
Santa Clarita residents can expect to face strong, chilly winds and frost on the ground as they enter the second week of January. “The main thing going forward is wind
Culver City sexual assault suspect arrested in Santa Clarita
January 7, 2024
A 35-year-old man wanted for the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Culver City was arrested in Santa Clarita by the Culver City Police Department with assistance from the
California Legislature starts 2024 session in big budget hole
January 3, 2024
By Lynn La CalMatters Writer After three and a half months at home, California legislators returned to Sacramento on Wednesday for a seven-month session where a budget deficit and the election
Bills of 2023 | Bill signed to limit hand vote counts in elections
January 3, 2024
Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here’s the
Bills of 2023 | New law aims to boost clean energy
January 3, 2024
Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here’s the
Bills of 2023 | Newsom vetoes bill that would increase stipend to diversify juries
January 3, 2024
Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here’s the
State water officials: Season’s first survey finds below-average snowpack
January 2, 2024
By Signal Staff The California Department of Water Resources on Tuesday conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station — and the results showed a below-average snowpack for
California reverses course on travel ban
January 2, 2024
Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here’s the
Bills of 2023 | Newsom signs bill intended to clear up the ballot
January 2, 2024
Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here’s the
Bills of 2023 | Governor signs bill to increase penalties for child trafficking
January 1, 2024
Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here’s the
Bills of 2023 | Newsom signs bill to revise concealed-carry laws
January 1, 2024
Editor’s note: The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of the 2023 legislative session. Here’s the
Bills of 2023 | Newsom vetoes bill that would consider gender identity in custody cases
December 30, 2023
Editor’s note: As 2023 draws to a close, The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of