Projecting a $1 billion loss in revenue, Los Angeles County officials announced Tuesday a $35.5 billion spending plan for the next recommended budget with a “significant” emphasis on healthcare and mental health programs, officials said. Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer Sachi Hamai has released the County’s 2020-21 recommended budget, a $35.5 billion spending plan expected to undergo extensive changes ...

The Santa Clarita City Council discussed the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-20, as well as the fees for stormwater pollution prevention, on Tuesday, holding public hearings on both agenda items. The public was invited to speak during the City Council meeting Tuesday, weighing in on the upcoming 2019-2020 budget. In addition to the main items on the agenda, Deputies ...

SCV Water’s budget for the fiscal year 2018/2019 was recently recognized both locally and nationally with two “prestigious” awards, officials said. The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) have commended SCV Water’s fiscal year budget for meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting, according to officials. “My congratulations to our staff in ...

Santa Clarita representatives responded with mixed reviews to the passage of California’s state budget Thursday, some offering praise for the plan’s balanced budget and others decrying the priorities of the Legislature. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The document details how California will spend $200 billion for the upcoming 2018-2019 fiscal year. ...

Los Angeles County released a proposed over $30 billion budget Monday, emphasizing the need to combat and prevent homelessness and to provide crucial social services. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The proposed spending plan for the nation’s most populous county supports a range of vital commitments — from its vast health ...

City Council members assembled at City Hall Tuesday to present and discuss the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. City council, commissioners and staff collected for a study session to informally look at the city’s forecasted spending for the coming year. The session allow the ...

Santa Clarita’s lawmakers had a wide range of reactions to Thursday’s vote on California’s budget for 2017-18. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. To put it mildly, there were mixed reviews across the aisle. The state’s budget process can be viewed by clicking here. Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, who represents the ...

State Senator Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, discussed the upcoming California budget and his priorities for the year Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Stern held a virtual town hall Wednesday to receive input from his constituents on the budget and the “general chaos” in the country right now, he said. “We ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, issued a statement Thursday on the $125 billion state budget that he noted falls short on promises made to the public. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Wilk believes the Legislature has continued to ignore the will of voters, and again missed the mark on some of ...

Santa Clarita City Council members are set to discuss the budget, mobile home parks and annual fee adjustments Tuesday, according to city officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The city plans to cut spending by a little over 10 percent this year, however Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth said the savings ...