Stern raises concerns over Aliso Canyon use expansion
State Senator Henry Stern perpares to speak at SCOPE's 30th anniversary celebration in Valencia on Sunday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Stern raises concerns over Aliso Canyon use expansion

Senator Henry Stern has publicly accused the director of the California Public Utilities Commission’s Energy Division of secretly expanding the usage of Aliso Canyon without public notice or Commission approval.…

Stern endorsement sets stage for convention battle
Congressional candidate Katie Hill speaks during a forum last month at Vincenzo's Pizza in Newhall. Seated from left to right: Scott McVarish, Bryan Caforio, Mike Masterman-Smith and Jess Phoenix.

Stern endorsement sets stage for convention battle

A state senator representing the southwestern portion of Santa Clarita could make waves in the 25th Congressional District primary race after he endorsed Katie Hill, the executive director for nonprofit…

Senator Stern reflects on freshman year in office
State Senator Henry Stern, right, talks with College of the Canyons' chair of welding technology Tim Baber, left, about the skills students learn in the program during a tour of the campus on Friday, June 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Senator Stern reflects on freshman year in office

Bringing his total signed bills up to eight for his first legislative year, Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) had two more bills he authored signed into law. Governor Jerry Brown…

Stern calls for legislation to protect free speech
Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) speaks about Senate Bill 807 at the Senate Governance and Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday, May 10.

Stern calls for legislation to protect free speech

To protect speech of all kinds, Senator Henry Stern plans to introduce legislation next year that would make California a “Free Speech State.” In an announcement Friday, Stern (D-Canoga Park)…

UPDATE: Governor signs two, vetoes one of Stern’s bills
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: A polling place worker hands a sticker to a voter after he completed his ballot at Fire Station 73 in Newhall in November. Katharine Lotze/Signal

UPDATE: Governor signs two, vetoes one of Stern’s bills

Three of Senator Henry Stern’s bills sitting on the governor’s desk were read over the past week, two signed into law and the other vetoed. Stern’s effort to engage youth…

California resolution urges other states to oppose Trump’s election commission
Trisha Gambel casts her primary vote at Bouquet Canyon Church in Saugus on Nov. 8, 2016. KATHARINE LOTZE/SIgnal. 06072016

California resolution urges other states to oppose Trump’s election commission

State efforts to shield voter data from President Donald Trump’s Election Integrity Commission passed its first committee hurdle Tuesday. Introduced by Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park), the senate resolution asks…

Legislators ride around Capitol in support of bike share program
Senator Henry Stern (front) talks about Senate Bill 702 beside Assembly members Monique Limon, Todd Gloria and Laura Friedman. Courtesy of Senate Photographer Lorie Shelley.

Legislators ride around Capitol in support of bike share program

Senator Henry Stern hopped on a bicycle and rode a mile around the State Capitol on Monday evening in an effort to garner support for the bike share program one…

Bill to aid young victims of sexual abuse heads to governor’s desk
Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) speaks about Senate Bill 807 at the Senate Governance and Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday, May 10.

Bill to aid young victims of sexual abuse heads to governor’s desk

Help for victims of sexual abuse is only a signature away from becoming state law. Senate Bill 756, which would provide restitution for young sexual violence victims, was passed on…

Senator Stern spends day engaging with community, learning new skills
State Senator Henry Stern, right, talks with College of the Canyons' chair of welding technology Tim Baber, left, about the skills students learn in the program during a tour of the campus on Friday, June 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Senator Stern spends day engaging with community, learning new skills

Welding, nursing and media expertise can all be added to Senator Henry Stern’s résumé after his visit to Santa Clarita on Friday. Stern (D-Canoga Park) spent his first full day…

Stern breaks down state budget during online town hall
Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) speaks about Senate Bill 807 at the Senate Governance and Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday, May 10.

Stern breaks down state budget during online town hall

In anticipation of final approval of the California state budget, Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) held a virtual town hall on Wednesday afternoon. Stern sought to answer constituents’ questions about…

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