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Wilk Legislation Promotes Transparency, Parental Involvement In Sex Ed Curriculum 

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On Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, introduced legislation that promotes parental involvement and brings transparency to public schools’ sexual education curriculum.  “Schools are required to teach sexual education, but it is a sensitive subject and parents are often in the dark about what their child is learning,” Wilk said. “This bill fosters collaboration and open dialogue between parents, their ...

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Hatami For District Attorney Campaign Releases Current Fundraising Totals  

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The Hatami for Los Angeles District Attorney campaign announced Thursday a sum of $552,139.49 in total contributions — without any personal candidate contributions or loans — received through the December 31, 2023, and January 20, 2024 fundraising reporting periods. “I’m a long-time county prosecutor, military veteran, and father of two who came from humbled beginnings and put myself through college ...

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City Council Discusses Commission Appointments, Gun And Ammo Dealer Licensing Changes

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The Santa Clarita City Council held its second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday night. The City Council began the meeting by arranging primary committee assignments for the various organizations that Councilmembers must take part in during the year, arranging primary, secondary, and alternate points of contact. In one notable conversation during the councilmembers’ time to make comments, Mayor ...

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Assemblywoman Schiavo Helps Make Higher Education More Affordable With Cash For College Webinar

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In an effort to make higher education affordable for all families, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo D-Chatsworth, announced she is hosting a Cash for College webinar, in collaboration with Senator Scott Wilk this week.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The event aims to help students and families navigate a new system that ...

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Make Your Voice Heard: Register To Vote Now

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While the presidential primary election is not until March 5, anyone who wishes to vote must register to vote by Feb. 20. While some may want to register to vote, there are qualifications that must first be met. But, what are the requirements to be a registered voter? In order to register to vote the following criteria must be met: ...

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Schiavo, Wilk Set To Host Cash For College Webinar

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), and Senator Scott WIlk (R-Santa Clarita) are scheduled to host a webinar to help incoming college students with financial aid.  This informative Cash for College webinar is set to include presentations by the California Student Aid Commission, UNITE-LA, and California State University, Northridge. Cash for College focuses on providing information and resources to students and their ...

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Schiavo Takes Action To Streamline Affordable Housing Development

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, kicked off the legislative year by introducing AB 1820, a bill designed to demystify housing developer fees and provide information needed to ensure affordable housing is delivered as quickly as possible without surprise costs. Introducing AB 1820 as Schiavo’s first bill demonstrates Schiavo’s commitment to removing barriers and getting affordable housing online as quickly as possible, ...

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Congressman Mike Garcia Calls For Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin To Resign

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Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) joined fellow members of the MACH 1 Caucus, a coalition of former fighter pilots in Congress, in sending a letter to President Biden regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s delayed notification of his recent hospitalization.  “At a time of significant global instability as Ukraine defends itself against Russia and a regional conflict continues in the Middle East, ...

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City Council Recognizes MLK’s Contribution To Civil Rights Movement

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The Santa Clarita City Council issued a proclamation of recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day during their regular meeting on Tuesday night, which also included a pointed commentary on bullying by one member. The Santa Clarita City Council continued its yearly tradition of recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the day celebrated in the civil rights leader’s name ...

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Garcia Pushes Back Against Progressive Outlet’s Claims

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, responded to accusations that he sold tens of thousands of dollars worth of Boeing stock in the weeks before Congress released a critical report on the aerospace company. Reporting by The Daily Beast alleges that Garcia may have taken part in what is essentially insider trading, citing late disclosure filing, a common issue amongst representatives, as evidence ...

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