Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Monday that he had tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. “On Sunday, prior to returning to Sacramento for the new legislative session, I
As we prepare to ring in the new year, many new rules are set to take effect in California on Jan. 1 following Gov. Gavin Newsom signing 770 new laws
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva criticized District Attorney George Gascón this week for dismissing thousands of criminal cases rather than prosecuting them. “Well, the danger is … our deputies are making the reports, they’re making the
Some robbery, assault and sexual battery youth offenders will be given increased leniency following the announced expansion of a new District Attorney’s Office program last week. The program, entitled Restorative
The final districting maps for the remaining elected positions were approved by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission Monday evening, bringing name and boundary changes to the Santa Clarita Valley. The
Although geographically similar to previously proposed maps, the most recent draft map from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission would reclassify the Santa Clarita Valley from being in the 25th Congressional District and
Former Rep. Katie Hill announced via her social media over the weekend that she had tested positive for COVID-19, despite being up to date on her vaccine doses and booster. Hill, who represented
The latest redistricting maps for the various legislative seats representing the Santa Clarita Valley, at both the state and federal level, show potentially significant changes to the boundaries and constituencies for each
Following a recent string of “smash-and-grab” crimes, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Thursday she’d provide $1 million in discretionary funding to boost law enforcement services in her district.
Sen. Henry Stern, D-Los Angeles, announced his run for the L.A. County Board of Supervisors Thursday. The news comes as the L.A. County Citizens Redistricting Commission drew boundaries for the
The Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday night in favor of an ordinance that would change the municipal code rules around firing the city manager, increasing the total number of council member votes
The Santa Clarita City Council has approved a plan to enter into a multi-million-dollar workforce housing project designed to bring rent-restricted housing to local middle-income residents. Adopted as a resolution
For the sixth time since she first joined the dais in 1998, Laurene Weste listened Tuesday night as her fellow council members once again chose her to represent the city
Following a special meeting earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commission has announced that it is ready to move forward Wednesday with a vote on whether to
The Santa Clarita City Council is set to once again use its final meeting of the year to nominate and vote in the city’s mayor and mayor pro tem for next year. Scheduled to
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission approved an ion-lithium battery project Tuesday that is described as an effort to benefit the local community when wind events prompt power shutoffs. While some residents expressed their concern or worry over the
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an inspection fee for brush clearance in high-risk fire zones across the county, which includes a majority of
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is set Tuesday to discuss and possibly approve the construction and operation of a lithium-battery energy storage facility in Canyon Country. While some residents expressed their concern
Following a failed attempt earlier this year, the critics of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón launched a new bid on Monday to recall the county’s top prosecutor. The latest attempt
If you’ve ever driven on a bridge, traveled down a road or looked at a large building or commerce center in the city of Santa Clarita, you’re probably interacting with something that