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Wilk Attends Medi-Cal Fraud Review Hearing
Monday, Sep 30, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, attended a Joint Oversight Hearing with the Assembly Health and Accountability & Administrative Review Committees last week to review the Drug Medi-Cal Program and allegations of widespread fraud. The hearing focused on examining the...

Time to End ‘Gut and Amend’
Thursday, Sep 19, 2013

I have always taught my children not to make procrastination a habit, but in the Legislature, procrastination is part of the culture. After wrapping up my first legislative session, I was struck by the lack of transparency and debate due to an end-of-session procedure called “gut and amend.” This...

Wilk Talks Minimum Wage, Illegal Alien Driver’s Licenses, More
Friday, Sep 13, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk [KHTS] – California’s Legislature wrapped up a late night session Thursday night that went until after midnight, Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, said Friday. There were myriad bills that were voted on as legislators worked to “gut and amend” hundreds of bills...

Local Lawmakers: Fire Fee is an Illegal Tax
Thursday, Aug 29, 2013

George Runner Approximately 1,200 California residents participated in a telephone town hall meeting Wednesday night regarding the controversial California Fire Prevention Fee. It was the largest in a series of regional town hall meetings organized by state Board of Equalization member George Runner...

Wilk Supports Money Bill to Boost CSU Access
Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, signed on to legislation calling for the appropriation of an additional $22 million from the general fund to the California State University system. The money would be earmarked for the CSU system and devoted to helping students, Wilk said. “One...

Aug. 28: Runner, Knight, Wilk to Talk Fire Fee
Saturday, Aug 17, 2013

George Runner A telephone town hall meeting with local legislators and government officials, for constituents in Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera and Tulare counties is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28 and 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by state Sen. Steve Knight, Assemblyman Scott Wilk,...

Friday the 13th: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Thursday, Aug 15, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk I hope it’s not an omen that the 2013 legislative session ends on Friday the 13th of September. But as we enter the last final weeks of this year’s legislative session, I’m hopeful that common-sense solutions will prevail, and that both parties will reject special interests...

July 30: Wilk Town Hall on Health Care Act
Friday, Jul 26, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has announced he will hold a town hall meeting in Santa Clarita to discuss the impact of the Federal Affordable Care Act. This town hall allows residents of Santa Clarita to hear from Chuck Rosen, Immediate Past President of the California...

Priorities – Remember Those?
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Growing up, I was taught the importance of saving money, balancing my check book and not spending more than I earned. These same lessons my wife, Vanessa, and I have taught our children so they may also practice sound financial responsibility.  Sadly, the state’s new fiscal...

Wilk Taps CLWA’s Kelly to Rep 38th District Vets at Event
Friday, Jun 28, 2013

R.J. Kelly Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has selected Vietnam veteran R.J. Kelly to represent the 38th Assembly District during the 2013 Veterans Recognition Ceremony in Sacramento. “It gives me great pleasure to honor R.J. for his dedication and service to our country,’” said Wilk,...

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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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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
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