1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
Wednesday, on International Women’s Day, Caltrans honors its women at all levels who work hard every day to keep California moving.
“A long line of distinguished women in Caltrans have helped advance California’s transportation system, many of whom have been recognized by other organizations for their leadership and contributions,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.
A third of Caltrans’ executive management are women, including three district directors, six deputy directors, three assistant deputy directors, 8 division chiefs, 15 deputy district directors and the chief of staff. Caltrans women leaders include the Department’s first female Chief Legal Counsel and first female Chief Engineer.
Other women who have served as former Caltrans executives have continued to advance their careers in private industry or at other departments, such as the California Transportation Commission, where former Caltrans Deputy Director of Audits and Investigations Susan Bransen is currently serving as Executive Director.
Current female Caltrans executive leaders include:
Chief Financial Officer Norma Ortega
Administration Deputy Director Cristiana Rojas
Planning and Modal Programs Deputy Director Coco Briseno
Sustainability Deputy Director Ellen Greenberg
Chief of Staff Dara Wheeler
Acting Chief of Staff Velessata Kelley
Chief Engineer Karla Sutliff
Chief Legal Counsel Jeanne Scherer
Public Affairs Assistant Deputy Director Tamie McGowen
Legislative Affairs Assistant Deputy Director Melanie Perron
Business and Economic Opportunity Assistant Director Janice Salais
Fresno and Central Region District Director Sharri Bender Ehlert
Los Angeles area District Director Carrie Bowen
San Diego area District Director Laurie Berman
These women are helping Caltrans improve safety, mobility and the economy by meeting project delivery commitments, protecting the Department’s legal interests, and advancing technology, innovation and sustainable business practices.
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Los Angeles County Public Health on Friday confirmed 48 new deaths and 752 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 27,432 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 52 new deaths and 710 new cases of COVID-19, with 27,417 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Because of the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, some pet owners may have delayed purchasing their annual pet licenses and are now subject to late penalty fees.
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1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission recently met to receive an update from city staff about the status of the Pioneer Oil Refinery in Newhall.
A judge’s ruling this week dealt a setback to the Tejon Ranch Co.’s proposed 19,000-unit Centennial development project in the upper northwest corner of Los Angeles County.
The California Community College Athletic Trainers Association has named longtime athletic trainer, and current College of the Canyons associate athletic director, Chad Peters its 2021 Athletic Trainer of the Year.
Los Angeles County Public Health on Friday confirmed 48 new deaths and 752 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 27,432 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee briefly met Thursday morning to recommend that the City Council oppose four pieces of state legislation that would expand the state’s land-use authority.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 52 new deaths and 710 new cases of COVID-19, with 27,417 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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