County budget meeting to take place Wednesday
May 14, 2018
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget meeting Wednesday to discuss the $30.8-billion budget for the next year and the fiscal future of the county. The
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Politics/Govt
Val Verde Civic Association elects new Board of Directors
May 14, 2018
New board members for the Val Verde Civic Association were announced after an election Thursday night, said Erica Larsen, former president of the VVCA. The new board members will be
Bridge to Home selected as Keller Williams nonprofit of the year
May 14, 2018
Bridge To Home was selected as Keller Williams Realty’s nonprofit of the year for 2018. Keller Williams took part in “RED Day” (Renew, Energize, Donate) on Thursday at Bridge to
Barger abstains from vote on motion to oppose act tripling low income rent
May 11, 2018
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger abstained from voting on a letter to the Trump administration that expressed “strong opposition” toward housing cuts for the poor Tuesday. The motion from
SCV’s state legislators react to budget surplus plans
May 11, 2018
SCV state representatives had mixed reactions to the news Gov. Jerry Brown is using a $8.8 billion surplus in reserves for future projects, according to the May Revise of the
Santa Clarita joins celebration for Metrolink station
May 11, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council joined Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Metrolink and councilmembers from regional cities in celebrating the completion of
Newhall parking structure grand opening takes place
May 10, 2018
Santa Clarita City Council members and local residents celebrated the opening of a parking structure in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Mayor Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean and
County Department of Animal Care and Control receives achievement award
May 10, 2018
Los Angeles County’s Department of Animal Care and Control has received a 2018 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties. The department was recognized in the category for Community
Defense policy bill includes Knight provisions
May 10, 2018
The House Armed Services Committee voted favorably on Thursday on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, which included provisions authored by Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale. The annual
House OKs Women’s Business Centers Act
May 10, 2018
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to unanimously approve the Women’s Business Centers Improvements Act legislation introduced by Congressman Steve Knight. This bill would modify several programs within the Small
Santa Clarita, Los Alamitos officials weigh in on reasons for opposing S.B. 54
May 9, 2018
After hearing public comment until 1 a.m., the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously voted on May 8 to oppose California sanctuary law and file a brief in support of the
Knight introduces Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act
May 9, 2018
Congressman Steve Knight introduced legislation Wednesday to help military service members suffering from military sexual trauma. H.R. 5707, the Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act, would establish a pilot program
Santa Clarita City Council OKs support for SB 54 lawsuit (VIDEO)
May 9, 2018
Neighbors divided over how to treat strangers clashed outside and inside Santa Clarita City Hall for hours Tuesday. Hundreds of Santa Clarita residents spoke at the City Council meeting until
Santa Clarita invited to attend “Hit The Trail” bike ride
May 8, 2018
Santa Clarita City Councilman Cameron Smyth will be hosting the annual “Hit the Trail” Community Bike Ride on May 12. The bike ride is at Valencia Heritage Park and goes
Knight’s SECRET Act passes House
May 8, 2018
The House of Representatives approved the final version of legislation by Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, which assesses the effectiveness of workforce security clearance processes. The Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting
Alyssa Milano comes to Santa Clarita for 25th Congressional district Democratic event
May 7, 2018
Actress and political activist Alyssa Milano is coming to Santa Clarita on Tuesday to moderate an event with the Democratic candidates from the 25th Congressional district race. NextGen America is
Acosta, Smith trade shots on fundraising
May 7, 2018
The numbers for the 38th Assembly District election cycle so far show Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, taking the lead with $169,646 from Jan. 1 until April 25. His ending
City Council to vote on CDBG plan
May 7, 2018
Santa Clarita City Council plans to approve the Community Development Block Grants Annual Action Plan at its May 8 meeting. The annual plan allocates thousands of federal dollars that pay
City council anticipating high turnout on S.B. 54 discussion May 8
May 4, 2018
Santa Clarita City Council members said they want to hear public comment on opting out of sanctuary state law at the anticipated May 8 council meeting before moving forward. The
Wilk sex offender bill passes Senate with unanimous vote
May 3, 2018
A bill that State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, introduced to reform the release and placement for California sex offenders unanimously passed the Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 1199 would