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Trump defends DOGE’s access to federal systems 

By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Friday defended the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to federal information technology systems and confirmed he directed its staff to probe the

Politics and government

Whitesides announces committee assignments  

News release   Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has announced his Science, Space and Technology Committee and subcommittee assignments.   Whitesides will serve on SST, as well as the House

TimBen Boydston, director of the Canyon Theatre Guild, suggests a city-run trolley to support Main Street business. Perry Smith/The Signal

City Council launches budget process 

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin provided an outlook of the city’s budget, a snapshot of the economic forecast and a few of the challenges ahead as the staff begins

Politics and government

McLean chosen for regional leadership roles 

News release   Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean has been tapped to serve as the chair of the North Los Angeles County Transportation Coalition JPA, complementing her regional transportation

Politics and government

Schiavo opposes Edison rate hike proposal 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, signed onto a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission opposing the commission’s vote approving Southern California Edison’s latest rate hike proposal.   The

City OKs survey for speed limits 

As part of a state-mandated justification for local speed limits, the Santa Clarita City Council approved a $100,000 professional survey required by the California Vehicle Code.  The law gives two

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Schiavo appointed to five committees 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has been reappointed by Speaker Robert Rivas to the Utilities & Energy Committee, Health Committee, and continues as chair of the Military & Veteran