Politics/Govt

City officials share budget priorities

Santa Clarita continues to stand on steady grounds economically, but rainy day preparation is essential, city officials said during a study session Tuesday as it prepares for its new spending

Wilk recognizes Signal from Senate floor

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, honored The Signal and Publisher Richard Budman on the Senate floor Wednesday, in honor of the newspaper’s 100th anniversary. “Not only is The Signal

COC faculty call for fair contract

A couple dozen full-time faculty members of College of the Canyons gathered Monday to call for changes in their contract with the college as they prepare for another negotiation session

City to hit drawing board for new budget

The half-year process to formalize the city’s new spending plan has officially commenced. On Monday, Mayor Marsha McLean and Councilman Bill Miranda, who are part of the City Council’s Budget

Business group gives Wilk, Lackey perfect scores

The National Federation of Independent Business recently released its legislative scorecard, which details the legislation that’s important to the group and the way Senate and Assembly members voted. State Sen.

Supervisors challenge LASD Sheriff over reinstatement

After grilling L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva about domestic violence and the gravity of firing sworn officers, three county supervisors challenged his reinstatement of a deputy fired for domestic abuse.

Congressional leaders reach temporary deal

The longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history has come to a close after congressional leaders reached a temporary deal that would open the government. The agreement, as described by

Former Hill campaign manager to aid Draft Beto organization

An organization seeking to boost former congressional candidate Beto O’Rourke’s presidential hopes has selected Rep. Katie Hill’s former campaign manager Zack Czajkowski to assist with the process. Draft Beto is

Wilk tapped for State Allocation Board

Sen. Scott Wilk has been appointed to the State Allocation Board, which is responsible for appropriating school facility dollars to school districts, as well as the state’s Joint Committee on