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1945 - PFC Johnny Cordova of Castaic killed in action on Okinawa [story]
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California High Court Makes Landmark Independent Contractor Ruling Retroactive
Friday, Jan 15, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — The California Supreme Court declared Thursday that worker classification standards set forth in its Dynamex decision should apply retroactively to a labor class action from 15 years ago, as well as all non-final cases that predate the 2018 landmark ruling. Dynamex Operations West,...

California Sues Uber, Lyft for Keeping Drivers as Independent Contractors
Wednesday, May 6, 2020

The ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft shirk state law by misclassifying their California drivers as independent contractors, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the state and several cities. Companies that rely on contract workers including Uber and Lyft mounted a campaign against Assembly Bill 5...

Wilk Co-authors Bills to Aid Newspapers, Freelance Journalists
Friday, Jan 24, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is co-authoring two bills to help newspapers and freelance journalists continue to operate in California by exempting them from the state’s new anti-independent contracting law, Assembly Bill 5 (Gonzalez, 2019). “I am committed to finding...

Gig Economy Giants Will Back $90M Ballot Measure to Stop California Labor Bill
Friday, Aug 30, 2019

Gig economy giants on Thursday threatened to pour $90 million into a ballot measure to defeat a piece of California legislation that would classify their workers as employees entitled to minimum wage and overtime, rather than as independent contractors. Uber, Lyft and Doordash pledged $30 million each...

Bye-Bye, 1099 Workers | Commentary by Carl Kanowsky, Esq.
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2019

Carl Kanowsky, Esq. As you’ll recall, Charles Lee, the guy who worked for Dynamex for fifteen days (yes, just 15 days), set the employment world on its head. Because of his lawsuit, it suddenly became much more difficult in California to justify classifying a worker as an independent contractor. Under...

Brave New World for Employers
Wednesday, Jul 10, 2019

Carl Kanowsky, Esq. As you might recall from my last column, Charles Lee, that 15-day wonder from Dynamex (the document-delivery service company), sued Dynamex, challenging that he should have been considered an employee rather than an independent contractor, contrary to the agreement he’d signed when...

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The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that enrollment is open for the Summer 2025 Junior Lake Lifeguard Program for youth ages 9-17.
L.A. County Parks’ Summer 2025 Junior Lake Lifeguard Program is Open For Enrollment
The California Highway Patrol joined more than 100 law enforcement agencies and major retailers for a multi-day, National Organized Retail Crime Blitz.
CHP Leads California’s Charge in Nationwide Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime
1945 - PFC Johnny Cordova of Castaic killed in action on Okinawa [story]
Johnny Cordova
The American Sign Language Interpreting program at College of the Canyons is a comprehensive two-year program designed to award students with an Associate in Arts degree in American Sign Language Interpreting.
COC Offers AA Degree in American Sign Language Interpreting
Escape Musical Theatre presents "The Music Man" at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Performances will run June 19-22.
June 19-22: Escape Musical Theatre Presents ‘The Music Man’
On Sunday, June 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the Vet at the Park Mobile Clinic will visit Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
June 22: Vet at the Park Mobile Clinic at Canyon Country Community Center
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has launched its 2025 summer campaign, “Guardians of Greater LA,” to highlight the unwavering commitment of the district and its dedicated staff in protecting the health of nearly six million county residents.
Vector Control Launches Summer Mosquito Awareness Campaign
The Castaic Aquatic Center offers a variety of swims this summer, including recreational, laps and aqua aerobics, and recreational swims are free.
Castaic Aquatic Center Summer 2025
Recreational Swim is offered during the week and weekends at various Santa Clarita pools during the summer.
Summer Recreational Swimming in the SCV
Runners of all ages are invited to support the College of the Canyons cross country and track & field programs by participating in the 50th Annual Cross Country Summer Series sponsored by Fleet Feet on Thursday evenings from July 10 to Aug. 14.
Thursdays July 10-Aug. 14: 50th Annual COC Cross Country Summer Series Runs
1890 - 18-day murder trial of Castaic's W.C. Chormicle and W.A. Gardner ends in acquittal [story]
William Chormicle
Take a Sunset Stroll at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center in Agua Dulce.
Take a Sunset Stroll at Vasquez Rocks
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to defer and refund costly County permit fees for survivors of the devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires that struck in January 2025.
Barger Seeks to Defer, Refund Permit Fees for Eaton, Palisades Fires Survivors
Child Rights and You (CRY) America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every child’s right to education, healthcare, and protection from abuse and exploitation.
July 26: CRY America Launches Los Angeles Youth Chapter
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band on Saturday, June 28 at 5 p.m. for its "Stars and Stripes" concert.
June 28: SCV Concert Band ‘Stars and Stripes’ Concert
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced and fresh grilled subs, will host a grand opening and school fundraiser at 16400 Village Way in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, June 18.
Jersey Mike’s New SCV Location to Host Grand Opening, School Fundraiser
California Credit Union announced Monday the launch of “Georgia,” a new virtual chatbot designed to deliver fast, intelligent and secure support to members 24/7.
California Credit Union Launches ‘Georgia’ Virtual Chatbox
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is seeking volunteers for its Santa Clarita store this summer.
Volunteers Needed for American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
The deadline for standard entries for the Santa Clarita Valley 2025 Fourth of July Parade registration has been extended to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 17.
June 17: SCV Fourth of July Parade Registration Deadline Extended
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the sixth episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast, that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders and unique members in the community.
Santa Clarita Voices Episode Six Available Now
As a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I know that summer brings more than just high temperatures, it also marks a peak season for wildfire danger.
Ken Striplin | Keeping Our Community Safe from Wildfires, Fireworks
Green Santa Clarita notes that, to help prevent ant pesticide pollution in Santa Clarita waterways, the first thing to do is to prevent ants from coming into our home or business in the first place.
Please Keep Ant Spray out of Waterways
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit certain Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters.
LA County Ocean Water Use Warning for June 16
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of eight productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, June 16 to Saturday, June 21.
June 16-21: Eight Productions Filming in SCV
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