Senate Bill 1326 (Jones), which would repeal a 2022 legislation permitting an income-based levy on power bills, is being co-authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), who has announced his involvement in the effort.   Assembly Bill 205 (2022) allows the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to approve additional fixed rates for investor-owned utilities (IOUs) consumers depending on income; however, Senate ...

The City of Santa Clarita is still working on developing their third Community Center at the former Valencia YMCA. The plans to convert the YMCA into the newest community center have been in the talks since 2016. However, as newly elected Mayor Cameron Smyth reflected on 2023 about his plans for the current year, he stated the new community center ...

Tuesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, sent a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), calling on the agency to exercise caution as it reviews AT&T’s request to end landline service in California, and take into account critical needs of senior citizens and residents living in rural and mountain communities. “In areas where cell service is not an option, ...

On Friday, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) allocated over $593k to the Child & Family Center. Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced the allocation of $593,000 in funding to the Child & Family Center for critical infrastructure and safety enhancements.  “This opportunity gives us the need for structural funding that an organization like ours needs,” said Child & Family Center CEO Nikki Buskstead.  ...

Friday, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced the introduction of the Transportation Accountability Act, AB 2086, which will create needed transparency and accountability in California’s transportation investments, paving the way for a more efficient and equitable transportation system. The Greenlining Institute and TransForm are co-sponsors of this vital legislation. California is experiencing climate disasters with more and more regularity. The transportation ...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Thursday called on Chiquita Canyon Landfill to provide relocation assistance services to residents from surrounding communities who request it.  In a letter addressed to one of the landfill’s top executives, Supervisor Barger  urges Chiquita Canyon Landfill to take immediate steps to address the suffering experienced by community members – many of whom attended yesterday’s ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced Thursday the allocation of $593,000 in funding to the Child & Family Center for crucial infrastructure and safety enhancements. This investment comes as a vital step to ensure the continued delivery of quality care and services for our communities in need of mental health, substance use treatment, and domestic violence prevention services. Members of the media, ...

Tuesday, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California laid off more than 500 employees after the White House reprogrammed NASA’s budget. Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, is urging the White House to reverse this misguided decision to move forward with funding cuts to the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission. “This premature, unprecedented decision needs to be reversed,” Garcia said. “The ...

Tuesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, introduced legislation that would help wildfire victims by exempting settlement payments they receive from state income tax. “When you’ve lost everything, the last thing you need is a tax hit on the settlement money meant to help restart your life,” Wilk said. “The legislature has already decided that certain wildfire settlements shouldn’t be taxed. ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recognized Finally Family Homes as Senate District 21’s Nonprofit of the Quarter, for their dedication to former foster youth and helping them achieve the dream of homeownership. “Too many foster youth fall into homelessness when they age out of the system. They may be legal adults, but they deserve attention more than ever to guide ...