Members of the civilian Los Angeles County Sheriff Department watchdog group on Thursday called for Sheriff Alex Villanueva (pictured) to resign over his department’s lack of transparency on fatal police shootings and other issues. The demand, which Villanueva said he would ignore, marked the latest...

Budget cuts will soon be made by many governors throughout the nation. The cost and impact of the pandemic has markedly effected state finances, and much of the brunt will be taken by older adults. The Greatest Generation and Baby Boomers have significantly contributed to the basis of our thriving nation....

The California State Senate rejected Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to sectors like education and health care Thursday, instead seeking to draw down more reserves, raise taxes on certain industries and borrow against the future to make up an estimated $54 billion shortfall. “I hope...

The latest concern between Sheriff Alex Villanueva and the county Board of Supervisors involves about a more-than-10% gap in what the county has projected in its allocation for the Sheriff’s Department, which Villanueva described as “staggering.” “Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced the Board of...

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is very disappointing and goes in the wrong direction with funding cuts that would hurt disadvantaged children, after school programs, teacher training, and other important services. Torlakson...

State Sen. Fran Pavley announced Monday the passage of legislation that will provide more funding for services to the developmentally disabled. These services had been devastated by recession-era budget cuts and providers say such services are “on the brink of collapse.” On bipartisan votes, both...

In this episode: The Saugus Union School District looks to set the record straight on budget cuts. Also: Santa Clarita City Council candidates address concerns and issues in the 2012 Santa Clarita City Council Candidates Forum. SCV Sports: Non-league sports update; The Master’s College Basketball Finally:...

[CSU Chancellor’s Office] – State funding support for the California State University will be cut by an additional $100 million for this year, on top of a $650 million reduction already in place, as a result of lower-than-projected state revenues. The additional cut reduces CSU funding to...