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Strickland, Knight Advance to November Showdown
Wednesday, Jun 4, 2014

Tony Strickland Voters in California’s 25th Congressional District made history Tuesday when they gave the go-ahead to Republicans Tony Strickland and Steve Knight. It’s the first time two members of the same party are lined up to fight each other for the seat in the general election. It’s a quirk...

Ayala Joins Wilk Staff; Hough Now District Director
Monday, Jun 2, 2014

[KHTS] – Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced new staff changes in his local office Friday. Senior Field Representative Erik Richardson will be succeeded by Patsy Ayala. Richardson accepted a position as hospital account liaison for Apria Healthcare. His territory will include Oxnard...

Film Tax Credit Passes Assembly, Heads to Senate
Wednesday, May 28, 2014

[KHTS] – A film tax credit aimed at making California more competitive passed with a 72-0 vote Wednesday, according to Lisa Johnson, legislative aide for Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita. Assemblyman Scott Wilk Votes were still being tallied during an open session Wednesday afternoon, so...

Wilk’s Water Board Bill Passes Committee
Friday, May 2, 2014

[KHTS] – Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s bill requiring more transparency and accountability from the State Water Resources Control Board passed unanimously Tuesday, officials said. Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assembly Bill 1707 would require the board to post peer review studies on their website when they...

Wilk’s Nonprofit Aid Bill Moves Ahead
Wednesday, Apr 2, 2014

[KHTS] – A bill introduced by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R- Santa Clarita, aimed at helping nonprofit groups made it through the Higher Education Committee on Tuesday, according to officials from Wilk’s office. The California Community College Civic Center bill would allow nonprofit groups...

Conservancy, Show Me the Money
Sunday, Mar 30, 2014

I love to give tours of Mentryville and Pico Canyon. I gave two tours this week to two groups of third grade students. They are great kids and most appreciative of what I had to say. The second day of tours, I got to the old town and waited for the carloads of kids. Soon they came, and the kids piled...

Barking Up the Wrong Tree | By Simi V. Wilk
Thursday, Feb 20, 2014

Simi V. Wilk Gov. Jerry Brown in his State of the State address made an off-the-cuff remark about his dog, Sutter, stating: “Bark if you don’t like deficits.” He passed out a playing card with a picture of Sutter Brown on the front and graph on the back showing how California has gone from budget...

Budget Battle: Brown vs. Democrats
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014

Assemblyman Scott Wilk There is a looming budget battle developing in the state Capitol, but it’s not your usual partisan Democrat-versus-Republican fight. This time it’s a Democrat-on-Democrat scuffle over what the state’s spending priorities ought to be. Recently, Gov. Jerry Brown and Speaker...

Wilk: Science Doesn’t Support Costly Chloride Standard Imposed on SCV
Saturday, Jan 25, 2014

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, testified in front of the Commission on State Mandates Board on Friday in response to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Board Test Claim for the Upper Santa Clara River Chloride requirements being imposed on the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District. Santa...

Local Lawmakers React to Brown’s Budget Proposal (Video)
Thursday, Jan 9, 2014

[KHTS] – California Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal drew reaction from around the state Thursday, including lawmakers who represent the Santa Clarita Valley. “The 2014‑15 Budget continues our investment in schools by providing $10 billion this year alone to give California students a much...

LATEST TWEETS
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
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