First ‘Bridge to Health’ event to take place Friday
June 28, 2018
Bridge to Home, in partnership with the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, will present the first Bridge to Health Fair event at the health center in Newhall on Friday. The
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
Hillcrest community, county discusses ballot to ‘Keep Hillcrest Green’
June 28, 2018
Residents of the Hillcrest area in Castaic met Wednesday night to discuss a Los Angeles County ballot mailed out this month regarding their landscaping concerns — which could have a
Children’s Hospital Bond Act qualifies for November ballot
June 28, 2018
California voters will decide an initiative to funnel money into state children’s hospitals in the November election. The Children’s Hospital Bond Act of 2018, if passed, would authorize a $1.5
City amends code against ‘living’ in public places
June 27, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a municipal code amendment geared toward preventing people from “living” in public places, raising objections from several residents who argued that
City Council adopts budget
June 26, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted its 2018-19 budget, which calls for an increase by 2.6 percent, or about $5.2 million, over the current budget. The budget
Wilk joins state Rules Committee
June 26, 2018
Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, was appointed Tuesday to the Senate Rules Committee. The five-member Rules Committee requires confirmation from the entire Senate, and is responsible for reviewing hundreds of
Santa Clarita releases new street-sweeping schedule
June 26, 2018
Beginning Monday, July 2, the city of Santa Clarita will modify the street sweeping schedule throughout all areas of the city. As usual at this time of year, street sweeping
Supervisors to vote on proposed public health fees
June 25, 2018
Los Angeles County supervisors plan to vote on a 15 percent increase in public health permit and license fees Tuesday. The Public Health Department is recommending the increase, which would
County adopts budget with $69 million in rainy day fund
June 25, 2018
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the final $31.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2018-19 on Monday. The budget has $69 million allocated to the rainy day fund
Santa Clarita libraries closed July 1-4 for transition, holiday
June 25, 2018
The city’s three public libraries will be closed July 1-4 as Santa Clarita prepares to take full control of its library system. Santa Clarita is at the end of its
Acosta calls for more law enforcement funding to prohibit criminals with firearms
June 22, 2018
This week, Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, reiterated a request for funding he’d signed in April, urging the state Legislature to better deal with criminals who still possess firearms. The
Supervisors meet Monday to review budget
June 22, 2018
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors plans Monday to discuss and approve the next year’s budget. With the 2018-19 fiscal year beginning in two weeks, the supervisors will meet
Six Flags Magic Mountain trolley adds Old Town Newhall stop
June 22, 2018
The Santa Clarita city trolley, once specifically for Six Flags Magic Mountain tourists, is now offering free rides from hotels to Old Town Newhall. This year, the green and blue
Sheriff’s Station to begin grading this summer
June 22, 2018
The construction of a new Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s station, which would almost double deputies’ work space, is getting underway this summer, city officials announced. The groundbreaking for the new
City Council to adopt budget, renew contracts
June 21, 2018
With its summer recess approaching in July, the Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to award various contracts and adopt its budget for the next year. The council plans
Knight introduces legislation to keep families together at the borders
June 21, 2018
Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, has introduced legislation to prevent future separations of children and parents at the country’s borders, in response to the recent controversy over the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance
City to discuss possible purchase of Saugus properties
June 21, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council plans to meet in closed session June 26 to discuss negotiations to purchase Saugus properties, including one in the Saugus Union School District, according to
Castaic Town Council announces Gnome Festival, special election
June 20, 2018
With outfits showcasing their idea, the Castaic Area Town Council on Wednesday creatively announced plans to hold a gnome festival, in response to the recent decimation of its “Gnome Island.”
Canyon Country resident appointed to State Council on Developmental Disabilities
June 20, 2018
After over three decades of research and supervision related to autism and other disabilities, retired Canyon Country resident Diane Ambrose was appointed to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Knight makes statement on separating children at border
June 19, 2018
Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, condemned the actions of the Trump administration Tuesday in a statement, in light of the recent controversy about immigration policy. The statement comes in light of