Local legislators respond to the State of the State
February 13, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom used his first State of the State speech Tuesday to announce some sweeping changes that he intends to implement in the coming year, including some issues that
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
New fleet of eco-friendly buses puts Santa Clarita closer to 100-percent CNG transportation system
February 12, 2019
Although almost identical to existing buses, the city of Santa Clarita’s newest vehicles have some features the dedicated rider may already have noticed. A total of seven near-zero-emission buses, three
Katie Hill holds community ‘swearing in’ in Saugus Forum auditorium
February 9, 2019
In front of an auditorium audience consisting of local public officials and district residents, Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, participated in an honorary swearing in ceremony at the Saugus High
City officials share budget priorities
February 7, 2019
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
February 6, 2019
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
Supervisors call for audit of Animal Control services in light of rate hike
February 6, 2019
Santa Clarita relies on the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, which is contracted year-to-year, and now wants more money to handle the contract services. On Tuesday,
Rep. Hill shares thoughts on State of the Union address
February 6, 2019
President Donald Trump issued his State of the Union address to a divided Congress on Tuesday, speaking on a wide range of issues, including border security, the economy, trade, abortion,
Knight opts not to run in 2020, but ‘weird events’ could change his mind.
February 6, 2019
Former Rep. Steve Knight declared Tuesday that he will not run for election in the 2020 campaign season, but acknowledged that future events could change his decision. “It’s difficult but
COC faculty call for fair contract
February 5, 2019
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
Newhall bridge widening project ribbon cutting set for Feb. 27
February 5, 2019
After postponing a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening project due to wet weather conditions, the city of Santa Clarita has announced the
City to hit drawing board for new budget
February 5, 2019
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
New Democrat coalition announces new task force members
February 4, 2019
The New Democrat Coalition has announced the members who will reside on its eight policy task forces, which are charged with developing policy positions that will advance the causes of
Author to host Animal Communication Class this weekend
February 1, 2019
The Gentle Barn will host author Joan Ranquet for an animal communication class on Saturday at L.Y.T.E Dance Academy, located at 20655 Soledad Canyon Road, unit 20. During the class,
City officially celebrates launch of Pace bikes
January 31, 2019
Each member standing behind a bicycle and helmet in place, the Santa Clarita City Council officially celebrated the launch of the Pace bikes Thursday during a ribbon cutting at City
Sanitation board OK’s $87.3-million chloride plant
January 31, 2019
After two decades of wrangling over ways to reduce the amount of salty chloride ending up in the Santa Clara River, sanitation officials agreed Thursday to pay an Irvine company
Business group gives Wilk, Lackey perfect scores
January 31, 2019
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
January 30, 2019
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
January 25, 2019
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
January 24, 2019
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
January 24, 2019
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