Cemex sues State Water Board over permit for Santa Clara River
February 14, 2024
A company looking to build a massive sand and gravel mine just east of Santa Clarita is suing the State Water Board in its latest attempt to get a permit
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
City leaders discuss proposed laws, frustration
February 14, 2024
The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee had a certain “Law & Order” theme to its agenda Tuesday, with all eight items connected to criminal justice reforms Sacramento lawmakers are
Schiavo bill seeks to increase transparency on transportation investments
February 14, 2024
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced the introduction of the Transportation Accountability Act, Assembly Bill 2086, which will create needed transparency and accountability in California’s transportation investments, paving
Wilk urges CPUC to think twice before allowing AT&T to cut landlines
February 13, 2024
News release Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has sent a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission calling on the agency to exercise caution as it reviews AT&T’s request
Schiavo introduces bill package to support veterans
February 13, 2024
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has introduced a package of three bills dedicated to improving financial protections for reservists and ensuring the Department of Veterans Affairs is serving all
Villa Metro residents question drive-thru-only Chick-fil-A concept
February 13, 2024
The Chick-fil-A outreach is under way for plans involving a location next to Villa Metro, which has brought traffic concerns among residents who fear the long lineups, while the
City to consider $1.1M loan for Vista Canyon bridge
February 12, 2024
The city of Santa Clarita is looking to support a much-ballyhooed but struggling development on the east side of town with a $1.1 million loan to complete the design of
Park-play injury prompts claim against city
February 9, 2024
The family of a 9-year-old girl is filing a claim against the city of Santa Clarita seeking damages because a light pole at Valencia Meadows Park failed and struck the
Residents question county Public Health report on Chiquita Canyon
February 7, 2024
A consultant hired by L.A. County Public Health shared his firm’s report Wednesday on its study of air quality samples taken in and around Chiquita Canyon Landfill. The information on
Budget uncertainty prompts layoffs at JPL
February 7, 2024
The director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena this week shared bad news with her team regarding layoffs being forced upon the rocket science facility and its contractors. The
City shares outlook in budget talk
February 7, 2024
Santa Clarita kicked off the first budget study session for the 2024-25 fiscal year with a slightly more optimistic tone than last year but with a call to try and
Developer floats multi-unit plan for Friendly Valley
February 6, 2024
The city of Santa Clarita received a preliminary proposal in January for a 60-unit housing project on a nearly 2-acre plot of land in Friendly Valley, according to information received
County announces meeting over health impacts for Chiquita Canyon
February 6, 2024
The L.A. County Department of Public Health announced a public meeting Wednesday regarding the pending release of its report on the potential health impacts of Chiquita Canyon Landfill for
Centennial, mum on plans, shares glimpse of mall vision
February 5, 2024
While the city has identified this spring as the first public discussion for the future of the Town Center Specific Plan, on Thursday, Centennial, the Dallas-based developer that owns the
Swap meet, speedway could be nearing final laps
February 5, 2024
The owner of the Saugus Swap Meet refuted online reports Monday that the longtime flea market in the center of town is scheduled to shut down at the end of
City to hold first budget study session
February 5, 2024
The city of Santa Clarita is once again starting its annual public budget process in a City Hall conference room with its council and commission members. City Manager Ken Striplin
Wilk legislation promotes parental involvement in sex ed curriculum
January 31, 2024
News release Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has introduced legislation that would promote parental involvement and bring transparency to public schools’ sexual education curriculum, according to a news release
Money race is tight in 23rd District
January 31, 2024
The fundraising race for one of the more hotly contested seats in California’s March 5 Primary Election is heating up with less than six weeks to go until Election Day.
Incumbent leads in 40th District fundraising
January 30, 2024
With the primary election less than six weeks away, the incumbent reported a hefty fundraising advantage in the state Assembly’s 40th District race, according to campaign finance forms due Thursday.
City planners share preview of upcoming developments
January 26, 2024
City officials shared a sneak peek at what is expected to be in front of the five-person Santa Clarita Planning Commission as it deliberates on development over the next few