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1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]
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Wilk Bill to Expand Opportunities for State Hemp Industry Clears Key Committee
Monday, Apr 22, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 153, a measure designed to ensure California is well-positioned to begin the cultivation of industrial hemp, has unanimously cleared the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, representing the 21st Senate District, said Monday. “I am...

Smith Moves Bill Streamlining Property Claim Process
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) passed Assembly Bill 1637 out of the Judiciary Committee Tuesday. Co-authored by Smith and California Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), the bill allows the State Controller’s Office to return unclaimed property directly to...

Wilk Transparency Bill Clears Key Senate Committee
Monday, Apr 8, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 53 (SB 53), a measure that would add transparency to California government at all levels, has cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee by a vote of 6-0, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, representing the 21st Senate District and author of the bill, said Monday. “Californians...

Wilk Bill Combating Unlawful Dumping Moves Forward in Senate
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California’s Senate Committee on Public Safety unanimously (7-0) approved Senate Bill 409, a measure to crack down on illegal dumping, according to Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, 21st Senate District representative. “The High Desert is not a dump and shouldn’t...

Wilk’s Donor Bill Allows for More Humane Treatment of Animal Blood Donors
Tuesday, Apr 2, 2019

Photo courtesy of Lauren Magwood Gonzales. SACRAMENTO – California Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, representing the 21st Senate District, announced Tuesday the Senate Committee on Agriculture unanimously approved Senate Bill 202 (SB 202), the Doggy Donor Bill. This measure provides more flexibility...

SCV Profiles: Scott and Vanessa Wilk
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2019

Scott and Vanessa Wilk were born on opposite sides of the country, unlikely to ever meet — but foreshadowing of their future selves, it was politics that brought them together. Scott, a Republican, was elected to his his first term in the California Senate in 2016, representing the Santa Clarita Valley,...

Policy Committee Approves Wilk Bill Aimed at Solving Homeless Crisis
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced on Monday the Senate Committee on Human Services unanimously approved Senate Bill 333 (SB 333), a measure to address California’s homeless crisis by requiring the Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC) develop and implement...

Newsom Orders Death Penalty Moratorium in California
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2019

SACRAMENTO –- Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday placing a moratorium on the death penalty in California, a move blasted by state Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) but lauded by the LA County Public Defender. The executive order also calls...

Wilk, Lackey Lauded for Crossing the Aisle
Friday, Mar 8, 2019

California Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) have been named two of California’s most bipartisan lawmakers, based on the percentage of bills they’ve authored with a member of the opposite party. CalMatters’ Ben Christopher reported Tuesday that both Wilk...

Wilk Announces Scholarship Contest Commemorating Armenian Genocide
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wilk, representing the 21st Senate District, announces the California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two scholarship contests for the 2019 commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. “This is a great opportunity for California high school students in 9th through...

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1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]
Carey house
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation reports six SCV employers: Packform, HVA CEYLON, Simpson Labs, Scenario Communications, TLK Fusion and Vance Wealth, have been recognized as among the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fastest Growing in U.S.
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board
The William S. Hart Regiment of Hart High School will host the biggest premier band event in the Santa Clarita Valley, the 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage
Assembly Bill 2316 (Gabriel) that prohibits the use of six food dyes currently used in school meals has been passed by the California State Legislature.
Food Dyes in School Meals Target of California Legislation
1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]
Saugus
2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
Jake Kuredjian
College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip
The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.
Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position
As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons
Mike West | A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.
LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man
Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.
Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project
College of the Canyons cross country began its season in successful fashion, with the women's team taking first and then men's squad running third at the season opening San Diego Cross Country Kickoff.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener
Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill to expand access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.
Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk
Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.
This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA
The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day
2009 - L.A. County Fire Capt. Ted Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones, 34, are killed in the line of duty on Day 4 of the Station Fire [story]
Hall-Quinones
Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.
2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80
The United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California has announced that law enforcement arrested six defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that a federal grand jury charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Canyon Country couple facilitated a crime tourism group, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.
Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group
As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.
Jason Gibbs | Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally
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