Politics/Govt

City Council approves workforce housing project

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

Planning Commission approves ion-lithium battery project

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

Supes approve brush clearance inspection fees

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

New recall effort for L.A. County D.A. underway

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

Council votes to pursue ownership of Hart Park

The Santa Clarita City Council voted 4-0 on Tuesday to ask Los Angeles County to consider transferring ownership of William S. Hart Park to city control.  Prior to the 4-0 vote — with Councilwoman Marsha McLean absent —

City Council considers plan to take over Hart Park

The Santa Clarita City Council is set Tuesday to discuss whether to request that Los Angeles County transfer ownership of William S. Hart Park to the city.   The formal request would follow years of informal

Aliso Canyon gas capacity increase approved

The California Public Utilities Commission unanimously voted 4-0 to approve an increase in the capacity at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility to 41.16 billion cubic feet. The decision

City Council remains quiet on pending litigation

The Santa Clarita City Council held its second consecutive closed-door discussion Tuesday regarding threatened litigation surrounding the way in which the council’s elections are conducted, and once again emerged from the closed session without an action to report.  Scott

City Council to discuss election lawsuit

Just before their Tuesday night regular meeting, the members of the Santa Clarita City Council are slated to discuss expected litigation over the city’s current “at-large” voting system.   The lawsuit, although not

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Supes approve final maps for Valencia project

By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the final tract maps for the development of Mission Village in Valencia.   The map outlines the approximately