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Canyon Country Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

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A Canyon Country man who is a former Navy SEAL was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) for surreptitiously filming nude minor victims with hidden cameras in a residential setting. Robert Quido Stella, 51, of Canyon Country, was sentenced by United States District Judge George H. Wu. At the conclusion of ...

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Barger Calls On Chiquita Canyon Landfill To Relocate Neighbors Afflicted By Odors

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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 ...

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L.A. County Taking First Steps Toward Recovery After Winter Storms

Los Angeles County is preparing to begin the initial activities to support residents with their individual recovery efforts following the recent storms that brought over 6 inches of rain to Santa Clarita. Identifying recovery activities is a critical step in setting a solid roadmap for how our residents, jurisdictions, and County get back to normal after any disaster. “As we ...

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Schiavo Announces $593,000 Investment In Child & Family Center Infrastructure, Safety Enhancements

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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, ...

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Michael Hoefflin Foundation Announces Exciting New Twists In The Upcoming Annual Walk For Children’s Cancer

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The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is committed to supporting children and families affected by cancer, is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated Annual Walk for Children’s Cancer on Saturday, April 20, at Central Park. This year’s event, set to unfold in the heart of our vibrant community, promises an engaging and uplifting experience, introducing new features that are sure to ignite the ...

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Garcia Urges White House To Reverse JPL Budget Changes

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 ...

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Salt Creek Grille To Host Fundraiser For Carousel Ranch’s Valentine Campaign

Salt Creek Grille is hosting an all-day fundraiser Thursday for Carousel Ranch’s 10th Annual “Carousel Wishes & Valentine Kisses” Campaign. Thursday, a generous percentage of each diner’s bill will be donated back. Salt Creek Grille patrons must mention that they are there to support the Carousel Ranch to make sure donations are included and matched! Each Thursday in February, a ...

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 Wilk Bill Would Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-Free

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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. ...

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Former Canyon Theatre Guild President Greg Finley Dies At 76

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Former Canyon Theatre Guild President and former “Robotech” voice actor Greg Finley died Feb. 1 at the age of 76, family announced Monday. Greg Finley was born in Los Angeles on May 8, 1947, to Venice and Larry Finley, the television and radio personality/pioneer and cousin to writer/producer Rod Serling. Greg Finley had a successful career in Hollywood and started ...

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Wilk Recognizes SCV-Based Finally Family Homes As Senate District 21’s Nonprofit Of The Quarter

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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 ...

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