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, ...

The county of Los Angeles needs your help to understand how much damage was done during the winter storms. Los Angeles County residents and business owners are encouraged to fill out a survey about damages, which will help determine the county’s eligibility for disaster assistance programs. If you sustained any damage during the storm you are urged to report it ...

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 ...

Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Todd, a native of Santa Clarita, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Sterett. Todd graduated from Hart High School in 2015. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Santa Clarita. “Working blue-collar jobs before the Navy taught me a lot about taking responsibility and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...