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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 Expanding Protections Against Sex Offenders Moves On to Appropriations Committee

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018

Scott Wilk SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, Senate Bill 1199, introduced by Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, and co-authored by Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Lancaster), to prevent the dumping of sex offenders in rural communities was approved by the Assembly Committee on Public Safety. “Current...

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Wilk Honors Carousel Ranch as District’s Nonprofit of the Year

Wednesday, Jun 6, 2018

SACRAMENTO – California Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, chose Carousel Ranch of Santa Clarita as the 21st Senate District’s Nonprofit of the Year Wednesday, as the California Association of Nonprofits hosted California Nonprofits Day at the State Capitol. “For twenty-one years Carousel...

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State Senate Passes California’s Film, Television Tax Credit Extension

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, announces the Senate has passed Senate Bill 951, a measure he co-authored with Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), to extend California’s Film and Television Tax Credit for five years. Wilk spearheaded passage of the Film and Television Tax Credit in 2014,...

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State Senate Unanimously Passes Wilk Animal Abuse Measure

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

The California State Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Senate Bill 1024, the Animal Cruelty and Violence Intervention Act of 2018, authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-Antelope Valley), sending the bill to the Assembly. “I am extremely happy that the Senate saw the value in this important...

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Wilk Measure Creating Aerospace Institute Heads to Senate Floor

Friday, May 25, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 1356 (SB 1356) was unanimously passed by the California Senate Committee on Appropriations Friday, according to Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, who introduced the bill. SB 1356 provides funding for an Aerospace Institute to be housed at Antelope Valley College. “The...

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Wilk, Lackey PUC Water Rate Audit OK’d by Legislature

Friday, May 18, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, and Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, today announced that their requested audit of the California Public Utilities Commission’s water rate-setting processes has been unanimously approved by the California Joint Legislative Audit Committee. The...

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May 17: Wilk to Join Fight Against Children’s Brain Cancer

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Scott Wilk California Senator Scott Wilk (R-Antelope Valley) will introduce the 2018 DIPG Awareness Resolution, designed to boost public awareness of the deadliest and second most common pediatric brain cancer, at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday, May 17. Wilk will be accompanied by several...

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Wilk Lauds Brown on Homeless Council Funding Effort

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, announced Wednesday he has submitted a letter to Governor Jerry Brown commending him for joining his fight to fund the state’s Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council and to request that he stay steadfast in his commitment to do so. Wilk last week appeared...

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State Legislature Passes Wilk’s War on Terror Memorial Bill

Thursday, May 10, 2018

SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, the California State Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1452 (SB 1452), introduced by Senator Scott Wilk, R – Antelope Valley. SB 1452 begins the process to create an official state memorial for those Californians who have fallen fighting in support of the Global...

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Wilk Bill to Reform Placement, Release of Sexual Predators Passes Senate

Thursday, May 3, 2018

On Thursday, Senate Bill 1199, introduced by Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, to reform the release and placement procedures for California’s sex offenders so that they prioritize community safety, unanimously passed the California State Senate. “Areas like the Victor and Antelope valleys...

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Sept. 9: Santa Clarita Shakespeare Afterschool Classes Begin The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Acting Classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9 and registration is still open.	Sept. 19: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Deadline for SCAA Art Show The deadline for the "Dark, Odd & Mysterious" Art Show submission hosted Santa Clarita Artists Association is Thursday, Sept. 19.	Mayor Cameron Smyth \| Updates Coming to David March Park One of my favorite things about our city is our incredible parks system, which we are adding to and enhancing every year.	Jerry De Felice, Chief Development Officer of COC Foundation, Resigns Evidence of further turmoil at College of the Canyons continues with the resignation of Jerry De Felice, the chief development officer of the College of the Canyons Foundation. ttelman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72447320218?pwd=aVOeeiS36F5EddU5snNoAVoUKq5YTw.1	Today in SCV History (Sept. 2) 1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]	Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fastest Growing in U.S. 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.
Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board 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.	Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage 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.	Food Dyes in School Meals Target of California Legislation 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.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 1) 1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]	Today in SCV History (Aug. 31) 2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]	COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip 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.
Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position 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.	Mike West \| A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner 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	Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.	LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man 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.	Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project 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.	COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener 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.
Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.	Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk 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.	This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.	Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers	SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.	Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.