Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has secured $12,525,834 in federal funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, a portion of which is allocated for projects located in Simi Valley. The program provides funding to eligible commuter rail authorities for the construction of projects for the elimination of hazards at railway-highway crossings. “I am ...
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Westbound 210 Freeway To Close South Of Newhall Pass This Weekend For Paving Work
The 210 Freeway is set to be closed over the weekend south of the I-5 and 14 freeway interchange at the Newhall Pass for a paving project, affecting Santa Clarita traffic. From Friday, Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. through to Monday, Aug. 23 at 5 a.m. the westbound 210 near Sylmar is set to be closed due to paving work, ...
Read More »U.S. Department Of Transportation Warns About Long-Running Fax Scam
KHTS AM-1220 was made aware last week of a scam letter that claims to be from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The scam involves a faxed letter that asks businesses to fill out a "financial information release form." The DOT is addressing the issue.
Read More »Santa Clarita Deputies Preparing To Enforce National ‘Click It Or Ticket’
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies are gearing up for Memorial Day weekend and the 2013 national "Click it or Ticket" campaign, when they will be "more vigilant" to enforce seatbelt laws throughout our valley.
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