Politics/Govt

Congressional candidates announce fundraising totals 

The two leading fundraisers for the 27th Congressional District race, the incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and Democratic challenger George Whitesides, reported their totals as of Sept. 30.   Garcia

City eyeing land deal in closed session  

  In closed session Tuesday, the Santa Clarita City Council is expected to discuss the status of the city manager’s negotiation with Lennar Homes of California before its regular meeting.  

County to consider Sterling Ranch appeal  

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors is expected to deny an appeal and approve the Sterling Ranch Estates development Tuesday during its public hearings that begin at 9:30 a.m.   Hunt

The historic state capitol building in Sacramento is nearly 150 years old. Free tours are available of this living museum. Photo Visit California.

Congressional candidates announce fundraising totals 

The two leading fundraisers for the 27th Congressional District race, the incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and Democratic challenger George Whitesides, reported their totals as of Sept. 30.   Garcia

Politics and government

Newsom signs Schiavo’s affordable housing bills

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed her package of bills (Assembly Bill 519 and AB 911) to streamline the development of affordable housing.  

Dan Masnada

Masnada announces run for SCV Water board

News release  Dan Masnada has announced his candidacy for Division 1 of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors in the November 2024 election.    Masnada is the

During the strike, the city of Santa Clarita contracted its bus services wit Transit Services. Courtesy City of Santa Clarita

No end in sight for bus strike 

Santa Clarita leaders Tuesday declined to state whether there are circumstances that would prompt them to become involved in negotiations between the union that represents its bus drivers and the

Politics and government

Newsom signs Schiavo health care bill

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced that her bill, Modernizing Healthcare Access in California (Assembly Bill 1697), was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.   The

Santa Clarita City Hall

City votes to join lawsuit over bail 

The Santa Clarita City Council voted 5-0 to join the city of Whittier in a lawsuit against L.A. County’s judicial system Tuesday, following a closed-session discussion.  Whittier announced the lawsuit

San Fernando Superior Courthouse. Courtesy

City to discuss emergency-bail lawsuit 

In response to a lawsuit led by the city of Whittier claiming the reimplementation of the emergency bail system in L.A. County is a threat to public safety, Santa Clarita

Local temples to host rally for Israel 

Santa Clarita residents are holding a vigil and rally Tuesday before the Santa Clarita City Council’s regular meeting to support the citizens of Israel, after rocket attacks from Hamas and

City confirms bus drivers on strike 

The city of Santa Clarita’s bus drivers went on strike Monday morning, disrupting Santa Clarita Transit’s local and commuter bus services, following nearly a year of stalled contract negotiations.   MV