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Rule of Law Should Apply
Monday, Sep 21, 2015

Above the dais in the Assembly chambers is the Latin saying, “Legislatorum Est Justas Leges Condere,” which translates into, “It is the duty of the legislators to make just laws.” While it’s important that the Legislature pass just laws, it’s just as important that those decisions are made...

Wilk, Runner Get Final OK for Worden-Roberts Bridge Name
Friday, Sep 4, 2015

[KHTS] – Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s bill to name the Golden Valley Road bridge over State Route 14 in the city of Santa Clarita as the “Connie Worden-Roberts Memorial Bridge” has cleared both houses of the Legislature unanimously. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 89 establishes the name and...

Wilk Bill Shining Light on High-Speed Rail Authority Passed to Governor
Thursday, Sep 3, 2015

Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s AB85 unanimously passed out of the Senate late Monday. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk to be considered for his signature that will make it law. AB 85 clarifies the Bagley-Keene Act so state agencies, such as the California High Speed Rail Authority, will no longer...

Final Leg for Bill Requiring SCV Sewer Board to Meet in SCV
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2015

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s legislation requiring the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District to hold regular and special meetings within the boundaries of the district when making policy decisions related to total allowable pollutant levels passed both houses of the Legislature...

Silent Death for Wilk Bill That Would Have Helped COC
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2015

A bill by Assemblyman Scott Wilk that would have provided funding for high school PE classes taught at College of the Canyons was held past the deadline in the Senate Appropriations Committee and is considered dead, Wilk announced Tuesday. AB 542, sponsored by COC, would have exempted Early College...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Celebrates 40 Years at Gala Saturday Night
Sunday, Aug 23, 2015

[KHTS] – Hundreds of people celebrated Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s 40th Anniversary Saturday night with a Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. “We’re celebrating 40 years of unwavering commitment to our community here in Santa Clarita and the communities unwavering commitment back...

1 Step Closer: Wilk Bill Requiring SCV Sewer Board to Meet in SCV
Thursday, Aug 20, 2015

Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s bill requiring the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District to hold its board meetings within the boundaries of the district as it relates to addressing pollutant levels passed unanimously out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “Ratepayers should have the ability to...

Wilk Bill to Shine Light on Rail Panel Clears Another Hurdle
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015

Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s AB85 unanimously passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday. AB 85 clarifies the Bagley-Keene Act so state agencies, such as the California High Speed Rail Authority, will no longer be able to hold closed door meetings without public oversight. This lack...

Residents Share Concerns with Wilk, Lackey
Monday, Aug 17, 2015

[KHTS] – Dozens of Santa Clarita residents joined Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, and Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, at a “community coffee” event at the Canyon Country Community Center Saturday morning. Santa Clarita residents were able to voice their concerns about issues...

Stranded on the Side of the Road
Saturday, Aug 15, 2015

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: The state Legislature should budget its money like every household throughout the state. It only makes sense. This past June, the Legislature passed the largest general fund budget in state history at $115 billion. Many government programs saw increased funding. While...

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1851 - San Fernando-San Francisquito-Eliz. Lake Roads become public highways [story]
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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]
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College of the Canyons baseball saw eight players recognized with All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division honors. 
Eight COC Baseball Players Named to All-WSC Team
College of the Canyons softball was represented with four selections to the 2024 All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Team. 
Four Lady Cougs Earn All-WSC Softball Honors
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
May 21: Planning Commission Continues Town Center Public Hearings
The city of Santa Clarita’s Communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for their outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events, branding and social media presence in 2023.
City Earns State Communications, Outreach Awards
The Memorial Torch Relay Run was established in 1975 to honor the memory of the brave and dedicated peace officers in Los Angeles County who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties.
LASD Torch Relay Honors Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Fallen Heroes
Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps!
June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project
The California Association of Public Information Officials recognized Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency with one of CAPIO's highest honors - the 2024 Communicator of the Year - during the 2024 awards dinner on May 14 in Indian Wells.
SCV Water’s Kevin Strauss Named CAPIO’s Communicator of the Year
Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announced that the company's Lief Cares Donation Program donated 400 jars of Lief Cares Protein Powder nutritional supplements to the Valley Oasis Shelter, which provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are survivors of domestic violence.
Lief Labs’ Nonprofit Program Donates to Domestic Violence Survivors
Get ready Santa Clarita for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support!
June 8: Saugus High School Music Program Rummage, Bake Sale
College of the Canyons football student-athlete Joshua Clark knows a thing or two about stepping up.
COC Grad Steps Up After Redshirt Year
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is excited to host its second annual Cornhole Tournament Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lucky Luke Brewery.
May 18: Cornhole Tourney Benefiting Samuel Dixon Health Center
Palmdale Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk, missing juvenile, Brianna Covert.
LASD Seeking Help Locating At-Risk, Missing Agua Dulce Teen
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the ongoing multi-state outbreak of ­­H5N1 bird flu in wild birds, poultry and U.S. dairy cows.
L.A. County Monitoring Nationwide Bird Flu Outbreak
The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers an improved online customer experience that is faster, easier and can be personalized.
DMV Simplifies Online Customer Services
1993 - Dale Poe, 61, developer of Stevenson Ranch, killed in car crash [story]
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The annual Summer Reading Program is back at the Santa Clarita Public Library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." During the seven-week summer program, residents are encouraged to read a variety of books and/or participate in crafts or activities.
Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International airport while infectious on May 9.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
Mission Opera is looking for volunteers for front of the house at the performances of the "Merry Widow: Madonna" June 6-8.
Ushers Needed for Mission Opera’s ‘Merry Widow: Madonna’
The Old West Masonic Lodge #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 will host dinner and meeting for those interested in learning about freemasonry and the history of the lodge.
June 4: Old West Masonic Lodge #813 Dinner Meeting
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, under the direction of Musical Director Allan Robert Petker, will present "Seasons of Song" on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
June 1: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Seasons of Song’
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