Workshop scheduled for senior drivers
The office of state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is hosting a virtual Keeping the Keys workshop with the Automobile Club of Southern California for older drivers Friday. The workshop is a…
PerkinElmer's new laboratory on Livingston Avenue in Valencia opened Friday and is tasked with helping California process an additional 150,000 COVID-19 tests a day. Tammy Murga/ The Signal
Wilk demands halt of auto-renew contract for Valencia COVID-19 lab
Ahead of an Oct. 31 automatic renewal scheduled for the PerkinElmer COVID-19 laboratory’s $1.7 billion contract, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is continuing to put pressure on the California…
Kevin Carmody, right, an applied genomics specialist at the new COVID-19 testing facility in Valencia, shows Gov. Gavin Newsom a liquid handler on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. Tammy Murga / The Signal
Wilk calls for release of Valencia COVID-19 lab report
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is putting pressure on the California Health and Human Services Agency, calling for the investigative report regarding the PerkinElmer COVID-19 laboratory in Valencia to…
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GOP EDD bills advance to Assembly
Multiple state bills addressing the “critical lapses in security at California’s Employment Development Department” were sent to the state Assembly last week after receiving the unanimous support of the Senate, according to Senate…
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, presents SB 520 on the floor of the California state Senate on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Photo by Lorie Shelley.
Senate approves Wilk bill to combat CEMEX mine project
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday his bill, Senate Bill 520, received the unanimous support of the state Senate. SB 520 would give the public the opportunity to weigh in before the CEMEX sand and gravel mine can proceed. …
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Wilk: ‘I am COVID-free’ after Senate scare
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Sunday he doesn’t have COVID-19, following the receipt of recent test results. The news came after almost all Republican California senators were required…
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Wilk urges Newsom to expand EDD operations
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Central Valley, have urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep the state’s Employment Development Department phone lines and operations open and…
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Wilk, Lackey and other CA lawmakers calling for audit of state’s PPE contracts
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and other members of the Legislature are calling for an audit of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ contract for the procurement of personal…
State Senator Scott Wilk speaks at the Child & Family Center board installation at Sand Canyon Country Club Thursday evening. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Wilk, other senators urge Newsom to improve unemployment insurance claim processing
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reach a speedy resolution to improve unemployment processing of claims as millions of Californians continue to file for…
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…
The Cemex mining site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal
State water officials put Cemex request for water on hold
Citing the uncertainty about Cemex ever mining in Soledad Canyon, state water officials have put the mining company’s application for water on hold, according to a letter sent by state…
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…
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California first state to ban fur sales and production
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 44 into law, which bans the sale or manufacturing of fur products in California effective Jan. 1, 2023. By doing so, California has…
Senator Wilk awards Kim Kurowski and A1 Party as October 2019 Small Business of the Month at Valencia Acura Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Wilk honors A-1 Party as Small Business of the Month
Kim Kurowski has been in the Santa Clarita business community for more than 30 years, and on Tuesday, she was recognized for that commitment. State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita,…
(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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Assembly approves bill to help reduce size of SCV Water board
SCV Water agency officials determined to whittle the size of their board down to nine — arriving at a goal of three elected members for each of its three new…
Sierra Vista Junior high School Principal Carolyn Hoffman, right, discusses the features of one of 21 new classrooms made for steel shipping containers with Assemblywoman Christy Smith, left, and State Senator Scott Wilk at Sierra Vista Junior High School in Canyon Country on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Smith, Wilk to join VIA at second annual State of the State
The Valley Industry Association is set to host its second annual State of the State presentation Tuesday, July 23 with local elected officials. The luncheon event will take place at…
State Sen. Scott Wilk says hello to one of the dogs at the Brittany Foundation, with founder Nancy Anderson walking the grounds with him. Ryan Mancini/The Signal
Brittany Foundation receives award from Wilk during annual event
State Sen. Scott Wilk recognized the Brittany Foundation during its seventh annual chili cook-off and memorial event in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Founder Nancy Anderson received the award for distinguished…
The Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant at SCV Water. photo courtesy SCV Water.
State Senate to consider Wilk water bill
The water bill authored by State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, making it easier for SCV Water to consolidate directors sitting on multiple boards, has cleared another legislative hurdle, and…
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Wilk’s ‘Doggy Donor Bill’ headed to Senate floor
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Friday his bill aimed at changing the laws surrounding animal-blood donation has been approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, after the costs associated…
