Read more about the article Supes approve $39.3B final budget for 2021-22
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Supes approve $39.3B final budget for 2021-22

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $39.3 billion final budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The budget reflects a 7.8% increase from…

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Read more about the article City anticipates revenue increase in next year’s budget
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City anticipates revenue increase in next year’s budget

City Manager Ken Striplin reported Monday on the draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year, delivering his report to the Santa Clarita City Council Budget Committee, which consists of Mayor…

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Newsom declares budget emergency amid concern for potential surge

With a $54.3 billion budget shortfall and concern for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Thursday a budget emergency to make additional resources available to fund…

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Read more about the article City Council adopts new $219M budget
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council adopts new $219M budget

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday adopted a $219.7 million budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 — a $6.2 million decrease from the previous year — as…

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Read more about the article Villanueva, Supes discuss Sheriff’s Department budget gap
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Villanueva, Supes discuss Sheriff’s Department budget gap

As the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors met to discuss the financial implications the coronavirus pandemic has had on the county’s budget in a special meeting Wednesday, Sheriff Alex…

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Read more about the article Wilk introduces bill aiming to turn annual budget process to biennial one
State Sen. Scott Wilk (pictured) and other local legislators reconvened Monday for a second year of their two-year session in Sacramento. Courtesy of Scott Wilk

Wilk introduces bill aiming to turn annual budget process to biennial one

In an effort to produce a more efficient and effective legislative budget process, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recently introduced the “Better Budgeting for a Better Future Act.”  Senate…

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Read more about the article City offers first look into 2020-21 spending plan
City Manager Ken Striplin presents Santa Clarita's proposed 2020-21 budget to the City Council and Commissioners during a public meeting at City Hall on Feb. 4, 2020. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

City offers first look into 2020-21 spending plan

Should another recession occur in the coming years, Santa Clarita is well-positioned to remain a strong economy, city officials said Tuesday during a study session in preparation for its 2020-21…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Public Library to upgrade materials thanks to budget increase
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Santa Clarita Public Library to upgrade materials thanks to budget increase

Visitors of the Santa Clarita Public Library could soon notice big upgrades on shelves after the City Council’s approval Tuesday to increase its materials budget to $1 million annually, the…

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Read more about the article City Council to conduct public hearing for new budget
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City Council to conduct public hearing for new budget

Santa Clarita residents will have a chance Tuesday to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-20 and a recommended increase for the stormwater pollution-prevention fee, as the City Council…

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Read more about the article City staff recommends $1.6M to improve traffic flow
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City staff recommends $1.6M to improve traffic flow

The city of Santa Clarita is looking to invest $1.6 million in the 2019-20 fiscal year specifically toward improving traffic flow, officials revealed Tuesday. City Manager Ken Striplin gave council…

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A bathroom remodel is a great way to add value to your home. Courtesy of Robert Bussard, California Style Construction

Five ways to improve your home

Whether you’ve just bought a new home, are trying to sell it or are just trying to spruce it up, major remodels can become a hefty expense. Fortunately, there are…

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Read more about the article City officials share budget priorities
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City officials share budget priorities

Santa Clarita continues to stand on steady grounds economically, but rainy day preparation is essential, city officials said during a study session Tuesday as it prepares for its new spending…

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Read more about the article City to hit drawing board for new budget
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

City to hit drawing board for new budget

The half-year process to formalize the city’s new spending plan has officially commenced. On Monday, Mayor Marsha McLean and Councilman Bill Miranda, who are part of the City Council’s Budget…

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Read more about the article County supervisors approve plan to assess firefighter needs
Structure burns in Woolsey Fire in Malibu. photo for The Signal by Jeff Zimmerman.

County supervisors approve plan to assess firefighter needs

County supervisors want to know what fire officials need to fight deadly wildfires such as the Woolsey Fire and they’re paying $4.5 million to get that answer. On Tuesday, the…

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Read more about the article Newhall district approves budget
Members of the Newhall School District's governing board approved the 2018-19 budget during a Tuesday meeting.

Newhall district approves budget

The Newhall School District approved a budget on Tuesday outlining rapidly rising special education costs and the future deficit spending that is expected to occur following the upcoming school year.…

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Read more about the article Hart district adopts 2018-19 budget
The Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District meets Wednesday to discuss matters on its agenda.

Hart district adopts 2018-19 budget

The William S. Hart Union High School District became the first school district in the Santa Clarita Valley to finalize its budget on Wednesday, adopting a $247.7 million spending plan…

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