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City Hosts First Public Hearing On Santa Clarita Redistricting Map For Elections

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On Wednesday city officials held a public hearing on the preliminary redistricting map which divides Santa Clarita into five districts for future city council elections. The initial map of five districts was published on Feb. 22 by the city so residents could review the map prior to Wednesday’s public hearing. The hearing took place at the Newhall Community Center where ...

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City Council Recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day

At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Santa Clarita City Council announced its proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the details for the city’s second annual Unity Walk.  The city council gave its official recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16, proclaiming that day as a celebration of the former civil rights activist and acknowledgment of his ...

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Jason Gibbs Selected As Santa Clarita Mayor For 2023

Mayor Pro Tem Jason Gibbs was selected to be the next mayor for the City of Santa Clarita for 2023 during a special meeting Tuesday night. Gibbs was sworn in as the new mayor of the City of Santa Clarita at City Hall, with fellow Councilmember Cameron Smyth sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2023 term. The newest ...

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City Council Recognizes Native American Heritage Month, Small Business Saturday

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The Santa Clarita city council acknowledged Native American Heritage Month and Small Business Saturday at their regular meeting on Tuesday.  As the last meeting before the Thanksgiving holidays, the city council recognized November as Native American Heritage Month, gifting a proclamation to the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians.  “The City of Santa Clarita takes this time to recognize the ...

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Mayor Laurene Weste Endorses Denise Lite For City Council 

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Mayor Laurene Weste endorsed Denise Lite for Santa Clarita City Council Wednesday.  Voters are set to have the opportunity to elect three candidates to the Council on Nov. 8. “Denise Lite will bring a new and dynamic voice to our City Council. Denise will help give our Council the proper balance of experienced government leadership with fresh energy and ideas. ...

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Santa Clarita City Council Approves Contract For New Park, Services For Seniors

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The Santa Clarita City Council approved a design contract for a new park in the city as well as funds for senior services at Tuesday night’s regular board meeting.  The city council unanimously approved Tuesday’s consent calendar, which included a design contract for the Via Princessa Park set to be located along the south bank of the Santa Clara River, ...

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City Council Hears SoCal Edison Update, Awards Several Recognitions

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The Santa Clarita City Council heard from Southern California Edison on its wildfire mitigation plan, as well as acknowledged German-American and Hispanic Heritage Month. At the regular meeting on Tuesday, SoCal Edison representatives presented to the city council an update on its wildfire mitigation plan for grid-hardening. “We recognize how important it is to have safe and reliable utility services,” ...

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Amour Pulls Out Of 2022 City Council Race

Kody Amour announced Wednesday on KHTS Radio that he is pulling out of the 2022 city council election.  “I am withdrawing from the race, and dropping out,” Amour said in an on-air interview with KHTS Radio.  Amour, who is currently homeless was running to help bring attention to the homelessness problem in Santa Clarita.  “I’m glad I was able to ...

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Santa Clarita City Council Acknowledges Hispanic Heritage Month

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At the City Council meeting Tuesday, council members recognized Hispanic influence in Santa Clarita and proclaimed September as Hispanic Heritage Month.  Hispanic Heritage month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of those whose ancestors come from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbeans, and Central and South America. Bill Miranda, current council member and former ...

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SCV Chamber Announces Candidate Endorsements For November General Election

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, (SCV Chamber) Board of Directors have announced their local candidate endorsements for the 2022 General Election. As Election Day draws closer, local candidates from the Santa Clarita Valley are campaigning for their seats, including in Congress, Assembly, City Council, SCV Water and school boards.  The SCV Chamber board has announced their endorsements for ...

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