The school start time bill was reintroduced by a California Senator Tuesday in an effort to require schools to start at a later time, which could potentially impact Santa Clarita in the future. Senate Bill 328 (SB 328), which would not allow any California middle and high schools to begin classes earlier than 8:30 a.m., was reintroduced by Senator Anthony ...
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Federal Government Suing California Over Newly Signed Net Neutrality Law
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a net neutrality bill, prompting the Trump administration to respond with an immediate lawsuit. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Net neutrality is an Obama-era policy that required internet service providers to treat all internet traffic as equal. The net neutrality bill not only prohibits internet service ...
Read More »Scott Wilk’s Student, Parent Privacy Protection Bill Signed Into Law
State Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday that Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that is designed to protect students’ and parents’ personal information from being released during board meetings. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. SB 1036 prohibits a local educational agency from including directory or personal ...
Read More »Governor Jerry Brown Signs New Bills Into Law
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed multiple legislative bills into action last week. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Over a period of two days, Brown approved 40 bills from Sept. 25-26, ranging from blue light emergency vehicles to police camera operations. Three notable bills Brown signed include SB 587, AB 1133 ...
Read More »Local Lawmakers Share Mixed Reviews To Gov. Brown’s May Budget Revision
A pair of lawmakers in the California legislature who represent the Santa Clarita Valley decried parts of Gov. Jerry Brown’s May Budget Revision, saying it breaks promises to voters. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, issued a statement condemning what he called a “shell game” in the ...
Read More »Gun Control Laws Currently In Discussion By Senate, Assembly
A group of gun control bills are currently on the state Legislature’s agenda Thursday, and at least a half-dozen have the potential to end up on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk before his expected vacation. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. In the Senate, six gun control bills will be put to a ...
Read More »Aliso Canyon Bill Coauthored By Assemblyman Wilk Signed Into Law
A bill requiring new safety protocols for the Aliso Canyon natural gas facility, coauthored by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, was signed into law Tuesday by Governor Jerry Brown. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Senate Bill 380, which was created by Senator Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, requires rigorous testing protocols developed ...
Read More »Governor Brown’s ‘State Of State’ Speech Garners Reactions From Santa Clarita Valley Representatives
Ed. Note: The following article is a combination of news release provided by the offices of Scott Wilk, Sharon Runner and George Runner. Assemblyman Scott Wilk, Senator Sharon Runner and Board of Equalization Vice Chair George Runner issued statements about the annual State of the State address, in which Governor Jerry Brown addressed the issues of inequality, health care and ...
Read More »Santa Clarita Business Owners Invited To Presentation On 2016 Laws By Poole & Shaffery, LLP
Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by Poole & Shaffery, LLP. Santa Clarita business owners are being invited to a seminar hosted by Poole & Shaffery, LLP, to learn about new laws that take effect in 2016 that affect a range of business practices. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. ...
Read More »Wilk, Runner Respond To Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2016-17
Ed. Note: The following article is a compilation of news releases provided by the offices of Assemblyman Scott Wilk, Senator Sharon Runner and Governor Jerry Brown. Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Senator Sharon Runner, R-Antelope Valley, both responded to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year on Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news ...
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