Local Government

Leaders discuss population trend, SCV businesses

California’s population fell in 2020 for the first time since the state started recording population estimates, according to the state’s Department of Finance.  Between January 2020 and January 2021, the

Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26.

Federal funds to support future local affordable housing

The Santa Clarita City Council will consider allocating a little over $3.5 million in federal funding intended to support low- and moderate-income residents with decent and affordable housing and economic opportunities.  The proposed allocation will be discussed

County to reallocate COVID-19 relief funds

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday aimed at reallocating remaining COVID-19 relief funds.   A report conducted by the CEO on these funds identified $102.1 million

Supes approve $36.2B county budget

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $36.2 billion recommended budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 — approximately 5% less than last year’s — during Tuesday’s regular

Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution

Hundreds of cars snaked through the Castaic Lake Recreation Area parking lot Thursday, as they waited to receive boxes full of food during another free drive-thru food-distribution event hosted by

Barger to host another Castaic food distribution

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is hosting another free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Thursday.   Barger’s office has partnered with the L.A. Regional Food Bank a

Supes approve COVID-19 recovery measures

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors disagreed Tuesday on how to adapt the county’s enforcement protocols for a business’ compliance with the public health officer orders, as more businesses prepare to reopen in the coming