Politics/Govt

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. 

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CHP investigating remains found next to freeway 

Construction workers alerted California Highway Patrol officers Monday to a shocking find they made while performing work on the shoulder of Interstate 5 in Valencia: a human skull.  At around

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

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