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Aliso Canyon Gas Leak Settlement Announced

California officials announced a tentative settlement agreement during a press conference Wednesday to resolve claims stemming from the massive 2015 Aliso Canyon methane gas leak, the biggest in U.S. history, which caused thousands to flee their homes. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The $119.5 million settlement is an agreement with the ...

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Governor Signs Lackey’s Bill To Allow Retired Law Enforcement Officers To Carry Firearms

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Monday that redefines a current law, allowing more retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The bill was proposed by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, to increase public safety, according to his office. Assembly Bill 1192 allows retired reserve peace ...

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Online Community College Proposal Receives Negative Feedback From Current Schools

A new online community college proposal is causing an uproar amongst faculty who work for the California community college system, including at College of the Canyons. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The new online community college proposed by Governor Jerry Brown earlier this year is set to cost $120 million to ...

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Santa Clarita Legislators Find Fault In Governor Brown’s State Of The State

Santa Clarita legislators responded to Gov. Jerry Brown’s State of the State address Thursday, saying the Governor failed to mention the biggest issues facing Californians. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Local lawmakers sounded off, saying Governor Brown “glossed over” many important topics in his yearly address to the people of California. ...

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Santa Clarita Elected Officials Respond To Proposed California Budget

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Santa Clarita representatives responded to the Governor’s proposed 2018-19 fiscal budget released on Wednesday, with several expressing concerns about the state’s financial priorities. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Governor Jerry Brown’s $190.3 billion spending plan for his final year in office, includes an estimated $4.6 billion in revenue from the controversial ...

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‘Sanctuary State’ Law Now In Effect Throughout California

The California “Sanctuary State” law went into effect at the start on the new year, limiting state and local law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal agents on immigration. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Senate Bill 54, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct. 5, bars state and local ...

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Governor Brown Signs 28 Bills, Vetoes Three

Governor Brown Vetoes Oversight Bill

Governor Jerry Brown reviewed over 30 pieces of legislation this week, vetoing some while signing others into law. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Despite the bipartisan support from state senators, Scott Wilk’s, R-Santa Clarita, bill that would have doubled the terms for bond oversight committee members was vetoed by Governor Brown. ...

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Local Lawmakers Share Mixed Reviews To Gov. Brown’s May Budget Revision

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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 ...

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Brown Signs ‘Hot Dog Bill’ To Protect Trapped Pets

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the new “hot dog” bill into law Saturday, according to the Governor’s Office.

The state took the pressure off a would-be good samaritan wanting to save an animal trapped in a hot car this weekend. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the new “hot dog” bill into law Saturday, according to the Governor’s Office. The bill furthers existing legislation enacted in ...

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Bill To Enact Safety Reforms For Natural Gas Storage Wells

 State Sen. Fran Pavley authored a bill to initiate proactive safety standards for natural gas storage wells now set for Brown’s desk. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Learning after the Aliso Canyon natural gas leak, the bill suggests in SB 887, for continuous monitoring for leaks, consistent inspections of wells to ...

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