Politics/Govt

Politics and government

Schiavo introduces hiring incentive bill

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 2294, a bill that incentivizes the hiring of new employees by expanding businesses eligible for tax credits

City discusses survey on community resources  

Santa Clarita residents’ most commonly identified issues in their comments for a recent city survey over what to do with funds to help low-income communities included more affordable housing and

Voters submit their ballot electronically in the voting booths at Rio Norte Junior High School in Valencia, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Election Day approaching: How and where to vote 

For Santa Clarita Valley residents who want to make their voices heard in the March 5 California Presidential Primary Election, the deadline is fast-approaching.  Tuesday is the last day for

Politics and government

Garcia introduces voter ID bill

News release   Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has introduced H.R. 5189, the Voter Integrity and Defense Act, which would require voters to show photo identification.  “This legislation would improve the

Council hits brakes on speed-hump updates 

Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean sought to pump the brakes on a speed-hump implementation plan before the council at Tuesday’s meeting, after raising some questions over the staff’s proposal. 

Planning OKs tower, home plan, subdivision  

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday named its new chair for 2024 and also unanimously approved several smaller changes to the city’s landscape.  Planning Commissioner Tim Burkhart, who recently

Tim Burkhart

Burkhart announces candidacy for City Council

News release  Tim Burkhart, a longtime Santa Clarita resident and current chair of the city Planning Commission, has officially announced his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council District 1.  “With