Four propositions pass, one fails
June 15, 2018
Last Tuesday during the primary, voters saw five propositions on the statewide ballot, four that ultimately passed and one that failed. Proposition 68 passed, authorizing $4 billion in bond funding
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
Barger delivers county funds to new Newhall Health Center
June 15, 2018
County Supervisor Kathryn Barger delivered a six-figure Los Angeles County contribution to the Northeast Valley Health Corp.’s fourth community center in the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday Los Angeles County
As summer begins, roads around SCV needing ‘road rehab’
June 14, 2018
This week, Santa Clarita began its annual Road Rehab project to give slurry seal and overlay road treatments to streets in all four city neighborhoods. The revitalization of roads in
Newhall Ranch Road Bridge widening continues
June 14, 2018
Phase Four of a $16 million construction project to widen Newhall Ranch Road’s bridge is set to start later this summer, bringing residents more access to walkways and trails that
Council holds public hearing on budget
June 13, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council held a public hearing for its budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday. The budget, balanced and on time, is up for adoption at
Hill to speak at City Hall rally
June 13, 2018
In her first public appearance since becoming the challenger to Congressman Steve Knight, R-Santa Clarita, for the 25th Congressional District race, Katie Hill will speak at a rally held outside
City Council members discuss Cemex with Trump administration Dept. of Interior
June 13, 2018
Two Santa Clarita City Council members recently returned from Washington, D.C., after their first discussion with President Trump’s administration regarding a top concern for the city—the ongoing fight against the
Santa Clarita ranked 15th for rent growth
June 12, 2018
A national study released this week indicates Santa Clarita’s rent growth rate from year to year was 4.9 percent from 2015-18. This makes it the 15th most expensive city out
SCV legislators’ bill for sex offender parolees passes committee
June 12, 2018
A bill from two Santa Clarita Valley legislators meant to stop the state from “dumping” sex offenders in rural communities is now headed to the Assembly’s Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill
Legislators celebrate Lockheed Martin Skunk Works anniversary
June 12, 2018
Two of the Santa Clarita Valley’s federal representatives are seeking to celebrate one of the region’s major defense industry manufacturers. Rep. Steve Knight, R-Santa Clarita, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein have
City plans hearing to discuss $203M budget
June 11, 2018
Santa Clarita City Council members plan to discuss the city’s $203 million budget for the next fiscal year at their Tuesday meeting. If approved, the plan is expected to be
City Council to hold budget hearing, vote on doorbell-camera program for residents
June 11, 2018
With the Santa Clarita City Council soon heading into summer recess, the city has a full slate of business set for Tuesday’s meeting, including a partnership to promote public safety,
Grant will build truck lane, HOV lane in SCV
June 11, 2018
Congestion on the I-5 may be reduced, thanks to a newly awarded federal $47 million grant to Metro to build truck lanes and extend High-Occupancy Vehicle, or carpool, lanes running
New City Council candidates announce run
June 11, 2018
Several candidates have filed to run in the race to unseat three City Council incumbents up for reelection. Councilman Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean and Mayor Laurene Weste,
Castaic Town Council asks residents about cityhood on Facebook poll
June 8, 2018
An unofficial Facebook poll by the Castaic Area Town Council sought input from Castaic residents this week on a question of governance: to incorporate or not to incorporate. A question
Grant to help build truck lane, HOV lane in SCV
June 8, 2018
Congestion on the I-5 may be reduced, thanks to a newly awarded federal $47 million grant to Metro to build truck lanes and extend High-Occupancy Vehicle, or carpool, lanes running
Hill, Knight to face off in November
June 6, 2018
Katie Hill came out on top of the three Democratic challengers to Congressman Steve Knight’s seat for the 25th Congressional District race after Tuesday’s primary. Hill garnered 20.2 percent of
UPDATE: Residents choose in several primary races
June 5, 2018
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Jess Phoenix and the final results of the polls. SCV residents went to the polls Tuesday to determine
Santa Clarita Transit seeks public input
June 5, 2018
News release issued by the city of Santa Clarita. Santa Clarita Transit will be hosting a series of community workshops where residents are invited to voice their opinion
Law raising age to 21 for shotgun, rifle sales passes state Senate
June 4, 2018
A California law raising the age to buy a shotgun or rifle from age 18 to 21 passed the Senate on May 29. Now it heads to the Assembly for