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…

Wilk celebrates Mellady Direct Marketing as ‘Small Business of the Month’
California State Senator Scott Wilk recognizes Mellady Direct Marketing as "Small Business of the Month" at a ceremony held at their Valencia offices Friday afternoon. February 21, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Wilk celebrates Mellady Direct Marketing as ‘Small Business of the Month’

What started as a side-gig in a local garage and has grown into a nationwide operation in a Valencia-based building, Mellady Direct Marketing celebrated its success on Friday as state…

Wilk announces bill aiming to exempt military retirement pay from state income tax
State Senator Scott Wilk speaks at the Child & Family Center board installation at Sand Canyon Country Club Thursday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Wilk announces bill aiming to exempt military retirement pay from state income tax

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday a bill that could change the way military retirement pay is taxed.  Senate Bill 1071, which Wilk jointly authored with Sens. Bob…

AB 5: Wilk co-authors bill to exempt newspapers, freelancers
State Senator Scott Wilk speaks at the Child & Family Center board installation at Sand Canyon Country Club Thursday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal

AB 5: Wilk co-authors bill to exempt newspapers, freelancers

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Friday two bills he co-authored that are among the latest efforts in the California Legislature to amend or overturn the controversial independent contractor…

Wilk to offer free women’s self-defense workshop
The class looks on as Bonnie Formia of Prestige Self-Defense, right, and daughter Jordan, 16, demonstrate a punch with the heel of the hand during the Women's Safety & Self-Defense Workshop held at The Centre in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wilk to offer free women’s self-defense workshop

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has scheduled a free women’s self-defense workshop Thursday, Jan. 23, at The Centre.  Wilk’s course, which he has hosted annually in recent years, returns…

Wilk announces Capital Fellows program now accepting applications
State Sen. Scott Wilk (right) with Israel Sotelo, the 2020 Senate Fellow. Courtesy of the office of Wilk

Wilk announces Capital Fellows program now accepting applications

College graduates interested in receiving hands-on experience working with state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and his committee can now apply for the fellowship.  Wilk announced Wednesday the application period…

Local lawmakers eye Cemex, transportation, disaster preparedness
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

Local lawmakers eye Cemex, transportation, disaster preparedness

Santa Clarita Valley legislators joined other California lawmakers on Monday as they reconvened in Sacramento to tackle issues ranging from disaster preparedness to the Cemex mega mine.  Members of the…

SCV’s ‘51 Most Influential’ honored
Richard Budman Signal Publisher/Owner, left , addresses the attendees at the 15th annual 51 Santa Clarita's Most Influential 2019 Luncheon held at Salt Creek Grille on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV’s ‘51 Most Influential’ honored

Santa Clarita Valley’s most influential people were honored for their time and efforts in making the community what it is today over lunch on Thursday. Each year, The Signal recognizes…

Local legislators call on feds to help people subjected to power outages
FILE PHOTO A worker from Southern California Edison works to restore power in Saugus on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Local legislators call on feds to help people subjected to power outages

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, requested federal assistance this week for rural communities, including parts of the Santa Clarita…

College of the Canyons receives almost $400,000 for science building renovations
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, Chancellor Dianne Van Hook and Senator Scott Wilk celebrated their work to get almost $400,000 in bond money for the College of the Canyons on Monday. Matt Fernandez

College of the Canyons receives almost $400,000 for science building renovations

After several years of waiting and advocacy, College of the Canyons received almost $400,000 in bond funds from the state of California on Monday morning, and the college plans to use the funds to renovate aging science classrooms.

Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students
Senator Scott Wilk, visits the Golden Valley High School's PAWS Center and spoke with the PAWS Centers team April Rego and Cindy Takamoto. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students

A visit to Golden Valley High School’s PAWS Center Wednesday brought state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, memories of how a childhood trip to the state Capitol paved the way…

Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students
(left to right) Sal Frias Golden Valley High School Principal, April Rego Paws Center coordinator, State Sen. Scott Wilk, Cindy Takamoto WM. S. Hart School District Social Worker, Cherise Moore WM. S. Hart School District Board Member, and, Mike Kuhlman WM. S. Hart School District Assistant Superintendent Educational Services, at Golden Valley High School's PAWS Center. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students

A visit to Golden Valley High School’s PAWS Center Wednesday brought State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, memories of how a childhood trip to the State Capitol paved the way…

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