Read more about the article Special needs athletes face off on the ice
Hunter Rogers, 13, of the Bay Delta Mariners waves the team flag as part of the "Parade of Athletes" during the opening ceremony of the SoCal Special Hockey Festival held at the Ice Station Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Special needs athletes face off on the ice

Nine teams of special needs hockey players came from far and wide to participate in the sixth annual SoCal Special Hockey Festival as it held its opening ceremonies on Saturday…

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Read more about the article Joint resolution looks to better protect Social Security benefits
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

Joint resolution looks to better protect Social Security benefits

Senate Joint Resolution 3, which seeks to help residents retain their Social Security benefits during a career change, unanimously passed the state Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement…

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Read more about the article SCV women gather to learn self-defense
The class looks on as Jordan Formia, 16, left, and Bonnie Formia of Prestige Self-Defense 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

SCV women gather to learn self-defense

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and in honor of it, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, hosted a free Women’s Safety and Self-Defense Workshop at The Centre on Saturday.…

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Read more about the article SCV women invited to free self-defense class
Sen. Scott Wilk hosted a series of Woman Safety & Self-Defense Workshops in 2016 and will be doing another on Saturday, April 6, at The Centre. Austin Dave/The Signal

SCV women invited to free self-defense class

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is hosting a free Women’s Safety and Self-Defense Workshop on Saturday, April 6, at The Centre. Wilk has hosted various women’s self-defense workshops in…

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Read more about the article Wilk introduces bill aimed at state’s homeless crisis
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

Wilk introduces bill aimed at state’s homeless crisis

Prior to Sunday’s legislative introduction deadline, Sen. Scott Wilk introduced Senate Bill 333, a measure aimed at California's homeless crisis. If passed, SB 333 will require the Homeless Coordinating and…

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Read more about the article Local legislators respond to the State of the State
FILE PHOTO Gavin Newsom, candidate for Governor of California speaks at the podium as he is applauded by, from left, wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Katie Hill, candidate for Congress, Kamala Harris - U.S. Senator and Christy Smith, candidate for Assembly during a campaign rally held at the Newhall Family Theater in Newhall on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local legislators respond to the State of the State

Gov. Gavin Newsom used his first State of the State speech Tuesday to announce some sweeping changes that he intends to implement in the coming year, including some issues that…

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Read more about the article Wilk tours McGrath Elementary, hears from faculty about early childhood education
State Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, reads a story to children during his visit to Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School, Feb. 8, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Wilk tours McGrath Elementary, hears from faculty about early childhood education

During a visit to Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School Friday, State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, sat down with students and faculty alike to discuss the latest needs and…

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Read more about the article Wilk recognizes Signal from Senate floor
Signal Publisher Richard Budman, left, looks on as state Sen. Scott Wilk recognizes The Signal for being the Santa Clarita Valley's No. 1 news source for the last 100 years, from the Senate floor Wednesday.

Wilk recognizes Signal from Senate floor

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, honored The Signal and Publisher Richard Budman on the Senate floor Wednesday, in honor of the newspaper’s 100th anniversary. "Not only is The Signal…

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Read more about the article Senator, CHP, kick off refresher driving class for seniors
State Sen. Scott Wilk meets with seniors at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center in Newhall on Thursday. Jim Holt/The Signal

Senator, CHP, kick off refresher driving class for seniors

State Sen. Scott Wilk dropped in on a senior citizen driving class in Newhall on Thursday, helping promote a motor vehicle-safety program aimed at aging drivers. Wilk kicked off the…

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Read more about the article City Council makes statement on Cemex controversy
The sunset is reflected in a pool of water at the proposed Cemex mining site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council makes statement on Cemex controversy

Santa Clarita City Council formally expressed support at its April 10 meeting for Senate Resolution 96, a bipartisan effort to urge national officials to stop the proposed Cemex mining project…

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Read more about the article Update: Rules Committee has no documents to release for harassment claims; investigation ongoing
Assemblyman Dante Acosta (left) and Senator Scott Wilk (right) make opening remarks at a joint public forum last March.

Update: Rules Committee has no documents to release for harassment claims; investigation ongoing

Update adds on-the-record statement from Jennifer Van Laar The Assembly Rules Committee said late Friday that there was no record to date of well-founded allegations against two of Santa Clarita’s…

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Read more about the article Senator introduces bill to boost tutoring services
The Learning Center at the College of the Canyons Valencia campus. (Source: COC)

Senator introduces bill to boost tutoring services

A new bill introduced in Sacramento on behalf of College of the Canyons seeks to expand tutoring to include degree-applicable coursework. Authored by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, Senate Bill…

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