I am pleased to report my legislation benefiting veterans passed off the Senate Floor with overwhelming bipartisan support. Senate Bill 1259 exempts any veteran with a specialized veteran’s license plate from paying a fee for accessing California toll bridges or roads.
The brave men and women who have served in our armed forces are deserving of unwavering respect and gratitude. SB 1259 is a small but meaningful way to recognize California veterans who have served our country with particular sacrifice and distinction.
Veterans who qualify for honorary plates have been wounded, disabled, held prisoner or have demonstrated extraordinary valor in combat. The California Department of Motor Vehicles offers special recognition license plates to 100% disabled veterans, Pearl Harbor survivors, recipients of the Army Medal of Honor, Navy Medal of Honor, Air Force Medal of Honor, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, former American prisoners of war, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients and Purple Heart recipients. These veterans are part of a steadily diminishing number of Californians who have served in combat.
SB 1259 passed off the Senate Floor with 35 “aye” votes and now moves to the Assembly.
I will keep you updated on this bill as it continues to moves forward.
Community Spotlight: LA YMCA “Get Summer” Teen Initiative
Attention Los Angeles County teenagers and parents, start summer off with this great deal from the YMCA of Los Angeles. For the months of June and July, teens ages 12-17 can join the LA Y for free!
This free membership will provide access to all the Y’s amenities, including basketball courts and swimming pools, as well as a number of programs and special events exclusively designed for teens.
To take advantage of this opportunity, teens can sign-up in person at any LA Y branch location. They must be accompanied by an authorized guardian and bring photo ID.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events that may be of interest to you:
Valley Fever Awareness
Valley Fever is a progressive, multi-symptom respiratory disorder that is cause by the inhalation of airborne fungi that live in certain soil. Research is ongoing in California to better understand, diagnose and treat Valley Fever.
Mark your calendars for my FREE event to increase awareness of Valley Fever and hear from leading experts in this field.
Senior Scam Stoppers
Did you know one in five seniors has been a victim of fraud? That’s why I’ve partnered with the Contractors State License Board to provide a free event in the Antelope Valley. Seniors, their families and caregivers are welcome to attend and learn how to protect themselves.
Each month I recognize exceptional business owners around my District by highlighting a “Business of the Month.” If you would like to nominate a business for future newsletters, please call my Antelope Valley office at (661) 729-6232.
Owned and operated by local residents Jin and Uno Hur since 2001, Crazy Otto’s Diner has been an institution in the Antelope Valley since the 1970’s and even boasts the record of having made the “World’s Largest Omelet.”
In addition to running several diner locations, Jin and Uno are huge supporters of the Antelope Valley’s veteran community. Every Tuesday morning, the Avenue I location hosts “Coffee 4 Vets” where veterans are invited to come eat, enjoy free coffee and network with their peers. “Coffee 4 Vets” began in 2012 and has grown from the original four veterans to seating over 50 each week.
In addition to the weekly coffee, Crazy Otto’s can often be found catering local veteran events and fundraisers and was instrumental in getting a stretch of Hwy 14 in the Antelope Valley named the “LCPL Joseph C. Lopez-Pratti Memorial Interchange” after a local Marine who was killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
It is an honor to recognize Crazy Otto’s Diner as my May 2016 Business of the Month!
Senator Sharon Runner with Jin and Uno Hur, owners of Crazy Otto’s Diner.
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The California Department of Transportation has scheduled full freeway closures on the northbound and southbound State Rout 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit L.A. County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters.
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled full freeway closures on the northbound and southbound State Rout 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster.
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, June 6, beginning with closed session at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by open session at 6:30 p.m.
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the nine productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, June 5 - Sunday, June 11.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit L.A. County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters.
On Saturday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department celebrated 78 young men and women who completed a 14-week “Scouts of America - Learning for life,” Certified Sheriff’s Explorer Academy at S.T.A.R.S. Center in Whittier.
Shelter Animals Count, the most trusted and current source for animal sheltering data, spotlights a trend in dog euthanasia from the newly-released Intake and Outcome Data Analysis report for Q1 2023.
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will meet on Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Raising the Curtain Foundation, through their Grand Ovation program, honored Jim Sudik and Paco Vela on Thursday, June 1 by naming the dressing rooms at the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts after the duo.
The Santa Clarita Library's annual Summer Reading challenge will kick off on June 12. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, will boast the theme "Find Your Voice!"
Join instructor Katie Pinto at Bouquet Canyon Park on Tuesday, June 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a fun and interactive Hula Hoop class for adults and seniors.
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission will meet June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
City Cinemas in the Park will screen the film "The Little Rascals" on June 23 at 8:30 p.m. The film will be shown in Newhall Park, 24923 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking artwork for an upcoming exhibit located in the First Floor Gallery of City Hall. This art exhibition is seeking artwork depicting the theme of "Pop Culture."
By now you have no doubt heard about the waste hauler transition coming to the city of Santa Clarita. Beginning July 1, all residents in our city will begin the process of switching over to Burrtec Waste Industries for their trash service.
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) successfully passed eight bills off the Assembly Floor, bringing her total number of bills now in the Senate to 11. Notably, more than half of her bills received bipartisan support.
In collaboration with the Saugus Unified School District, the city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce playground construction plans for Northbridge Park. The project aims to provide recreational space for Charles Helmers Elementary School students and the surrounding Northbridge community. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.
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