Politics/Govt

City receives 7 applicants for parks opening 

The city of Santa Clarita received a bit more attention this time with its applications for an opening on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.  The Santa Clarita City

City OK’s taking over Vista Canyon bridge plans

Santa Clarita City Council members unanimously approved a staff recommendation to assume the design of a bridge for Vista Canyon, a mixed-use transit-friendly development on the east side of town. 

Santa Clarita City Hall

City leaders discuss proposed laws, frustration 

The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee had a certain “Law & Order” theme to its agenda Tuesday, with all eight items connected to criminal justice reforms Sacramento lawmakers are

Politics and government

Schiavo introduces bill package to support veterans

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has introduced a package of three bills dedicated to improving financial protections for reservists and ensuring the Department of Veterans Affairs is serving all

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Budget uncertainty prompts layoffs at JPL 

The director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena this week shared bad news with her team regarding layoffs being forced upon the rocket science facility and its contractors.  The

Santa Clarita City Hall

City shares outlook in budget talk 

Santa Clarita kicked off the first budget study session for the 2024-25 fiscal year with a slightly more optimistic tone than last year but with a call to try and

City to hold first budget study session  

The city of Santa Clarita is once again starting its annual public budget process in a City Hall conference room with its council and commission members.   City Manager Ken Striplin