California decides on Proposition 13
March 3, 2020
While politicians vied for a chance to either claim or reclaim seats on Super Tuesday, California residents also made a decision on Proposition 13. Proposition 13 would authorize $15 billion
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
Early returns show state Senate incumbents leading
March 3, 2020
Early returns indicated on election day that incumbents Scott Wilk and Henry Stern, who represent the Santa Clarita Valley in the state Senate, were doing well in their respective re-election
Santa Clarita residents make choices for Assembly
March 3, 2020
Local residents went into the polls to decide on who would occupy two state Assembly seats that represent different portions of the Santa Clarita Valley Tuesday. The candidates spent time
25th Congressional District: Frontrunners express initial thoughts on Super Tuesday
March 3, 2020
Super Tuesday marked the end of the California Presidential Primary for 12 candidates seeking to fill former Rep. Katie Hill’s seat after her sudden resignation last year from Congress amid
Barger leads race for the 5th District
March 3, 2020
Tuesday’s preliminary results indicated that incumbent Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the 5th District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley, was well on her way to keeping
Residents weigh in on new polling machines
March 3, 2020
Stevenson Ranch residents Shana and Jeff Thomas waited nearly two hours to vote at the Stevenson Ranch Library Tuesday night. “Almost to the minute,” Jeff said, adding that their three
SCV students gain firsthand legislative experience in Sacramento
March 2, 2020
Along with 3,000 other California teens, eight Santa Clarita Valley students traveled to Sacramento recently to get a firsthand experience of the state’s legislative process and present a bill local
Signal voter guide for Tuesday’s Presidential Primary Election
March 2, 2020
The voting for California’s Presidential Primary Election ends Tuesday. While foot traffic has been light at the polls thus far, L.A. County officials expect that to increase on the last
SCV officials discuss involvement, funding for special needs at Bella Vida
February 27, 2020
At a town hall focused on discussing the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, legislative officials remained focused on two things: funding and advocacy. “During California’s difficult times, the Legislature
SCV voters express mixed feelings about new voting system
February 27, 2020
Early voting in the Santa Clarita Valley and the rest of Los Angeles County has commenced with the launch of the new voting system, while some local voters have mixed
Smith outlines tax relief request for businesses transitioning under AB 5
February 26, 2020
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is part of an effort by Assembly Democrats to call for tax relief in the state budget for small businesses looking to comply with Assembly
Wilk introduces bill aiming to turn annual budget process to biennial one
February 26, 2020
In an effort to produce a more efficient and effective legislative budget process, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recently introduced the “Better Budgeting for a Better Future Act.” Senate
Supes visit Capitol to discuss with elected officials
February 25, 2020
As chair, Supervisor Kathryn Barger revived the annual Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors trip to Sacramento to speak with government and elected officials on their shared goals pertaining to
City Council to discuss medical building project’s final map
February 24, 2020
The discussion for a proposed Orchard Village medical building development returns to City Hall on Tuesday as the City Council is expected to vote on the project’s final parcel map.
Two candidates running for Castaic Area Town Council
February 22, 2020
Two candidates are officially running for the vacant spot in Region 5 on the Castaic Area Town Council in the council’s special election on March 14. Christian Dittes and Richard
Where to vote in the SCV and beyond
February 21, 2020
Goodbye, “election day,” and hello, “election week.” Along with the rest of Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita Valley voters have 11 days to cast a ballot in person in and
Man arrested for cyber attacks in 2018 congressional race
February 21, 2020
A man who was contracted to work on former Rep. Katie Hill’s 2018 campaign for the 25th District Congressional Primary Election has been arrested by FBI agents on suspicion of
City Council to consider extending temporary ban on new restaurant drive-thrus
February 20, 2020
A temporary ban on new restaurant drive-thrus citywide could extend through January 2021 should the Santa Clarita City Council approve an urgency ordinance Tuesday. Council members are expected to hold
Wilk introduces animal blood donor bill after SB 202’s veto
February 20, 2020
After Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year, state Sen. Scott Wilk announced Wednesday a measure aiming to increase California’s animal blood supply and transparency to animal blood
‘Reno 911!’ cast assists deputies with ‘9 p.m. Routine’
February 19, 2020
The comedy stars of Comedy Central’s “Reno 911!” may play cops on television, but this past week, they helped citizens prevent real crime by spreading awareness about the 9 p.m.