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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Association of Deputy District Attorneys (ADDA) has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, alleging a systematic and deliberate failure to comply with the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”), the state version of the Freedom of Information Act. The ADDA, representing the interests of over 750 Deputy District Attorneys, contends that Gascón’s failure to comply with ...

 Join the City at The Cube — Ice and Entertainment Center, powered by FivePoint Valencia for the 2024 California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) State Championships this weekend, Feb. 2-4.  Ice athletes from Los Angeles, Anaheim, Burbank, Pasadena, San Jose and Santa Clarita will compete to win the coveted State Championships title.  Games will feature Tier I athletes, ages 15 to ...

Providence hospitals across Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties helped save 231 lives in 2023 and improved the lives of nearly 500 more people by helping to coordinate organ, eye and tissue donations from patients who couldn’t be saved. The hospitals team with OneLegacy, the not-for-profit organ, eye and tissue recovery organization that coordinates donations and transplants among hospitals ...

The annual College of the Canyons Women’s Conference is scheduled to return to the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center in March 2024. On Saturday, March 23. Held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., this year’s conference will feature an exciting lineup of presenters and breakout sessions designed around the theme “Flourish,” according to event organizers. “This year’s conference ...

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at College of the Canyons will be offering free tax preparation services to individuals who made less than $67,000 in 2023, persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English-speaking skills. Free income tax preparation services will be available to qualified individuals/families every Saturday from February 10 through April 13. “Our community members’ financial ...

The year-end fundraising campaign for Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) exceeded its goal thanks to the generosity of the Santa Clarita community, the organization announced, as it also revealed the impact that FYI made supporting 100 local foster youth during 2023. Together with funds from its matching donor team, FYI received a total of $64,543, the highest year-end campaign amount raised ...

College of the Canyons is set to host Information Nights in February and March at its Valencia and Canyon Country campuses, respectively, to better assist high school seniors who are interested in starting their college experience at COC.   The 60-minute-long information sessions scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 and Thursday, March 14, 2024 is set to cover eligibility, program ...