Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday that the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) had awarded the City of Victorville over $15k to help homeless pet owners. The HCD awarded Victorville $15,959 from its Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) program to help support those with pets who are experiencing homelessness. “Pets are like family members and ...

The Santa Clarita City Council’s plan to proclaim June as Pride Month and recognize Juneteenth attracted a number of supporters and opposers to the meeting Tuesday. Every seat in the council chambers was filled and others stood where they could Tuesday night as the city council prepared to proclaim June as Pride Month, marking the fourth year the city has ...

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, recently hosted a reception to congratulate U.S. military service academy appointees recent high school graduates ready to start their careers in our nation’s military.  “It’s inspiring to see so many students in our communities with the desire to serve our nation. As a U.S. Naval Academy alum, I know how difficult it can be to ...

A bill to support national meteorologists in predicting atmospheric rivers was introduced Friday, which can have devastating impact on Southern California communities, including the Santa Clarita Valley. Friday, Congressmen Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, introduced the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act, which would establish a program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve the ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a possible 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution on Thursday, stating it was aimed at helping to end the gun violence crisis in America. “Our ability to make a more perfect union is literally written into the Constitution,” Newsom said. “So today, I’m proposing the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to do ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his success in protecting funds from being cut from California Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) on Monday.  Senator Wilk announced his successful effort to protect $40 million from being cut from the  CASA program.  “This is fantastic news! The Antelope Valley is home to 1/3 of L.A. County’s foster youth. I know firsthand the ...

Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) issued a statement following the State Water Resources Control Board decision to re-notice CEMEX’s application for a water right permit.  “It’s about time! This is a major and long-overdue victory for the people of the Santa Clarita Valley. Since I first arrived in Sacramento, I have been fighting to ensure bureaucrats could not rubber stamp ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his legislation to loosen the stranglehold companies like Live NN/Ticketmaster have on the ticket-selling industry unanimously passed out of the California State Senate.  “For over a decade companies like Live Nation have lured venues into signing exclusive contracts with promises of cushy kickbacks and access to top talent. But it’s the everyday consumer ...

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Friday that a junior at Saugus High School, has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 27th District. Emily Kai’s drawing, “All for US,” was selected by a panel of independent judges and are set to be sent to Washington, D.C. where it will hang in the halls ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, advanced a total of eleven bills from the Assembly Floor and to the Senate. Assemblywoman Schiavo has passed eight bills this week bringing the representative’s total to eleven to move to the Senate. In particular, more than half of her legislation has received bipartisan support, according to officials. “My office continues to advance the priorities we ...