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Wilk’s Bill To Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-Free Clears First Committee

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Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free passed out of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee. “The last thing people deserve after losing their home to wildfire is a tax on the money that’s meant to help restart their life,” said Senator Wilk. “The legislature has said numerous times that certain wildfire ...

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Assemblywoman Schiavo Calls For State Of Emergency In Response To Chiquita Canyon Landfill Crisis

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo D-Chatsworth announced Tuesday a significant step towards addressing the severe environmental and public health crisis at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill by formally requesting Governor Gavin Newsom declare a state of emergency in Los Angeles County.  This request comes in response to ongoing underground chemical reactions within the landfill, which have significantly impacted the surrounding communities since 2023, ...

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Achieving Excellence In Patient Safety: Three Providence Valley Hospitals Honored

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Healthgrades has placed the three San Fernando Valley Providence hospitals in the top 5 percent of acute care hospitals evaluated nationally for safety focus and were honored with the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award. Mission Hills’ Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has won it four years in a row, Burbank’s Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center has won it three times ...

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COC International Animation Festival Slated For March

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College of the Canyons will host its second annual International Animation Festival (IAF) on Saturday, March 16, 2024 to showcase the work of student animators at the high school and college level. With no submission fee, the festival will provide a great opportunity for undergraduate animators from around the world to exhibit their work. “We are truly excited to again ...

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Schiavo Introduces Bill To Address Nursing Shortage

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 On Thursday, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) introduced a new bill to address the nursing shortage since the pandemic. Assemblywoman Schiavo announced the introduction of AB 2015, a bill to address the nursing shortage crisis Thursday. “One of the ways to address the statewide nursing shortage is to make sure certified nursing school instructors are able to teach as many nursing ...

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Zonta Set To Hold Assertive Communication Workshop

Next week, the Santa Clarita Valley Zonta Club is set to hold a free workshop highlighting assertive communication. The workshop is set to be held March 16 from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church. The workshop attendees are taught the tools to develop healthy relationships with others by building connection, engagement and emotional intelligence. Combining all ...

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COC To Host Second Annual International Animation Festival

College of the Canyons (COC) is set to host its second annual International Animation Festival (IAF) later this month,  to showcase the work of student animators at the high school and college level. With no submission fee, the festival is set to provide a great opportunity for undergraduate animators from around the world to exhibit their work. “We are truly ...

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Garcia Introduces Bill To Improve Election Integrity, Security

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, introduced H.R. 5189, the Voter Integrity and Defense Act. This legislation would improve the integrity and security of our elections by encouraging states to implement common-sense voter ID laws. “Less than half of the American people have confidence that our elections reflect their will,” Garcia said. “And nearly 80 percent of Americans across both political ...

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Schiavo Champions Legislation To Strengthen Paid Leave For Crime Survivors

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced Thursday the introduction of AB 2499, a bill aimed at extending unpaid sick leave to cover instances when an individual or their family has experienced violent or traumatic events.  This groundbreaking legislation seeks to address the gaps in current labor laws, ensuring that survivors and their families have the necessary time to heal without the added ...

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City Resolves Camp Scott Lawsuit Against The County

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On Friday, the City of Santa Clarita filed a stipulation with the County of Los Angeles to resolve the lawsuit against the County regarding Camp Scott, mutually agreeing that the County will comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review prior to authorizing any plan to use Camp Scott for any Probation juvenile population.  If the court approves the ...

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