Hill headquarters moves to Stevenson Ranch
July 24, 2018
Katie Hill, the Democratic challenger in the 25th Congressional District race, has opened a new campaign office in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Katie Hill For Congress team celebrated the
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Verdict for maintenance of Hillcrest hillsides expected Tuesday
July 23, 2018
Residents of the Hillcrest area in Castaic are expecting a verdict on the future of their landscaping concerns this week. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to
Bridge to Home reopens for extreme heat wave this week
July 23, 2018
Bridge to Home plans to open in the afternoons for the city’s homeless population from Monday through Friday this week, to offer shelter from the Santa Clarita Valley’s heat wave.
Knight, Hill sound off on ICE
July 23, 2018
Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, and his challenger in the 25th Congressional District race, Katie Hill, have different takes on the question of how to reform U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
SCV Suicide Prevention Committee meets to discuss community engagement
July 19, 2018
Local service providers and community members met Thursday to discuss prevention and an upcoming community training in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Suicide Prevention, Postvention and Wellness Committee has spent
Three States Initiative removed from ballot
July 19, 2018
The “Three States Initiative,” proposed to divide California into three parts, failed Wednesday after the state Supreme Court took it off the ballot. The proposal, pushed by tech billionaire Tim
Court asks Chiquita Canyon to pay fees, penalties
July 19, 2018
The courts sided with Los Angeles County, dismissing a portion of the proceedings in a lawsuit filed by Chiquita Canyon earlier this week, county officials announced Thursday. Part of the
Hill, Knight discuss fundraising race for 25th District
July 17, 2018
Challenger Katie Hill, who’s looking to unseat Rep. Steve Knight, R-Antelope Valley, in the 25th Congressional District race, has a significant lead in the fundraising race ahead of November’s election.
On 40th anniversary of passage, Prop. 13 may see expansion
July 5, 2018
State legislators rejected Assemblyman Dante Acosta’s call to commemorate — and preserve — Proposition 13 on the 40th anniversary of its passage Thursday. Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, called for the Legislature
Santa Clarita’s Public Safety, Economic committees to meet Thursday
July 4, 2018
Santa Clarita City Council’s sub-committees plan to discuss building a new amphitheater and updates to a citywide speed hump program Thursday. The Economic Development Committee is slated to discuss plans
Opioid fight continues with multiple bills in Congress
July 3, 2018
As the House and Senate advance legislation to address the opioid crisis, several state Medicaid programs will undergo changes. The House’s efforts have culminated in passing the SUPPORT Act on
SCV’s ‘Loud and Proud’ American flag
July 3, 2018
Through severe wind warnings and the constant threat of brush fires, the biggest American flag flying in the Santa Clarita Valley never comes down and continues to reign as the
Shelter to open Wednesday through Saturday for heat wave
July 3, 2018
Bridge to Home plans to open in the afternoons for the city’s homeless population from Wednesday through Saturday in anticipation of a heat wave in the Santa Clarita Valley. The
Santa Clarita rent growth increases for July, but at slower rate
July 2, 2018
A national study released this week indicates Santa Clarita’s rent growth rate from year to year is now at 4.1 percent, a slight decline from last month’s 4.9 percent. Santa
California bans soda taxes through 2030
July 2, 2018
California banned local governments from creating taxes on soda and other sugary drinks through 2030 ahead of the deadline last week for November ballot initiatives to qualify. The new law,
Santa Clarita gas prices drop for Fourth of July weekend
July 2, 2018
Santa Clarita gas prices will be much lower than previous months for the July 4 holiday that is projected to see record travel numbers, according to the Auto Club of
Privacy bill signed into law throughout California
June 29, 2018
A bill ensuring consumers’ privacy while surfing the Internet was signed into law Thursday. The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, known as A.B. 375, was authored by Assemblyman Ed
Kellar endorses Gibbs in fall City Council race
June 29, 2018
Councilman Bob Kellar on Thursday endorsed new City Council candidate Jason Gibbs in his run to take one of three incumbent seats in the Nov. 6 election. Kellar went to
Bridge to Home executive director steps down
June 29, 2018
Silvia Gutierrez has stepped down as executive director of the nonprofit Bridge to Home, she confirmed Thursday. She had been with the organization, which provides shelter and services to local
House passes defense funding act, to help vital 25th District military programs
June 28, 2018
The House of Representatives passed an annual bill Thursday for national defense funding that funds military programs throughout the 25th Congressional District. Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, said many of these