A bill that would ensure low-income high school students have access to advanced placement (AP) exams has passed the Assembly Education Committee with bipartisan support. Authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith,
The San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative now has two Santa Clarita representatives, after a decision Tuesday night that stirred up tensions among council members. The City Council discussed an invitation
Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, introduced Assembly Bill 580, which aims to extend the review period before the governor makes a decision to approve or deny an application for commutation of
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and co-author Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, have introduced Assembly Bill 629, which seeks to help human trafficking victims rebuild their lives. Cosponsored by the
The Senate Committee on Human Services has unanimously approved Sen. Scott Wilk’s Senate Bill 333, which seeks to address California’s homeless crisis If passed, SB 333 will require the Homeless
One Santa Clarita City Council member may soon join the San Gabriel Mountains Collaborative to contribute to efforts to improve open space and recreational opportunities in the area. The City
The Santa Clarita City Council is one step closer to applying formal changes to how the council appoints mayors from within its own ranks, along with other norms and procedures.
After four years of investigation, wrangling and debate, a federal review board has reached a decision in Cemex’s appeal of the contract-canceling decision made by the Bureau of Land Management
College of the Canyons is still selling tickets for the upcoming Women’s Conference, which will feature Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, and Assemblywoman Christy Smith as keynote speakers. The annual
Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, sent a letter Monday to the Interior Board of Land Appeals requesting immediate action to resolve the dispute between the city of Santa Clarita and
In an effort to include additional protections to those in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, members of Congress introduced The Equality Act to the House of Representatives and Senate
County supervisors squared off with the county sheriff Tuesday, telling the county’s top cop to stop pursuing his Truth and Reconciliation panel. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of
County supervisors put the gears in motion Tuesday to ensure all county-funded housing units allow residents to have pets. Under the plan, homeless shelters and affordable housing units funded by
On the 91st anniversary of the second deadliest disaster in state history, President Donald Trump agreed to the formation of a national monument at the St. Francis Dam site Tuesday,
Multiple streets across Santa Clarita may soon receive a facelift should the City Council approve plans and award a contract for its annual concrete rehabilitation program come Tuesday. The City
The House of Representatives on Friday passed House Resolution 1, which supporters say seeks to expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics
Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, used Thursday’s congressional Oversight and Reform Committee hearings to speak on a number of issues related to veterans, including suicide, VA wait times and how
Sen. Scott Wilk and Assemblyman Tom Lackey have been named two of California’s most bipartisan lawmakers, based on the percentage of bills they’ve authored with a member of the opposite
Former Rep. Steve Knight was recently rated by The Center for Effective Lawmaking as the fifth most effective lawmaker during the 115th session of Congress. The scores were based on
California legislators joined students from across the state at the Capitol Monday to call for aggressive action in regards to climate change. Sen. Henry Stern was among the group of