A controversial deal before Santa Clarita City Council could allow Metro billboards on Santa Clarita land; small businesses say it hurts their bottom line, city says it will beautify Santa Clarita

The Metropolitan Transit Authority's proposal to remove 118 billboards in the Santa Clarita Valley in exchange for three digital billboards, was recommended by the Santa Clarita Planning Commission with a 3-1 vote on Tuesday.

First of three public hearings will help Santa Clarita City Council decide whether to go forward with Metro billboard proposal.

The city of Santa Clarita is considering a proposal from Metro that would remove 62 billboard structures along Railroad Avenue and Soledad Canyon Road in exchange for three digital billboards along I-5 and SR-14.