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Valladares’ ‘Zacky’s Bill’ To Protect Students With Allergies Passes Legislature

Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced that her initiative — lovingly known as “Zacky’s Bill” — to promote awareness and inclusivity for students with food allergies passed the Senate Floor with an overwhelming majority. AB 2640, known as ‘Zacky’s Bill,’ would establish the California Food Allergy Resource web page including vital information about food allergies. “Food allergies affect millions ...

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Santa Clarita Residents Invited To Comment On Camp Scott

Santa Clarita residents have the opportunity to voice their concerns about Camp Scott becoming a home for violent juvenile offenders on Wednesday. For those who have concerns about Camp Scott on Bouquet Canyon Road becoming a permanent home for juvenile serious offenders, the County’s Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant (JJRBG) Subcommittee is holding a virtual meeting on Wednesday, August 17 ...

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SCV Water Invites Santa Clarita Residents To In-Person Public Outreach Meeting 

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The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s, (SCV Water) Public Outreach and Legislation Committee is an in-person meeting to discuss upcoming state legal changes and bills that could affect residents living in the area. On July 28th, the Senate passed its version of the ‘Water Resources Development Act’ (WRDA) of 2022 by a vote of 93-1, the bill includes a provision ...

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SCV Water Extends Deadline For Board Of Directors Applicants

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The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) has extended the deadline to apply for a spot on the Board of Directors. On Tuesday, SCV Water announced that the deadline to apply for an elected position representing Division 3 on the Board of Directors had been extended to be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, according to SCV Water ...

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LAO Report Indicates Glaring Errors Within Newsom’s Employment Development Department

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Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, released the following statement after another scathing report highlighted failures within Newsom’s Employment Development Department (EDD): “If you woke up today wondering whether one-party rule hurts California’s families, look no further than today’s report on the state’s failed employment department. “This report highlights what legislators have heard far too often these last two ...

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Garcia’s Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act Passes Markup

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita announced last week his Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act was chosen to be included in a legislative package that was marked up and passed through the House Veteran’s Affairs Committee. The package including Garcia’s legislation is expected to be voted on in the House next month as a part of H.R. 5752, the “Emergency Relief ...

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Senate Democrats Pass ‘Drug Dens’ Bill In California, Headed To Newsom

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Democrats in the California State Senate passed a bill that would hurt, not help drug users by authorizing several California cities to operate “drug dens,” providing those who use narcotics with a safe place to take them. Senate Bill 57 (SB 57), which would allow cities to establish safe injection sites – referred to as “drug dens” by critics – ...

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SCVi Charter School To Host Open House For Interested Families

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SCVi, a tuition-free public TK-12 charter school located in Santa Clarita, is set to hold an open house Thursday for families interested in learning about the program. At 6 p.m. on Aug. 4, SCVi is scheduled to hold its Summer Open House for TK-12 learners, families and other community members at SCVi’s Shakespeare Theatre at 28060 Hasley Canyon Road in ...

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Five New Lawsuits Against L.A. Dodgers Security For False Arrests, Excessive Force 

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Five more lawsuits have been filed against the Los Angeles Dodgers for alleged acts of violence by security personnel in 2021 and 2022. Some of the claims filed against the Dodgers security include assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, violation of civil rights and emotional distress, according to officials with the diDonato Law Center. Security guards cannot be permitted to ...

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JCI Santa Clarita Organizes Financial Literacy Workshop For Teens

Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita (JCI Santa Clarita) is organizing a new project called “Get Real: Adulting 101” that aims to show teens how much money it takes to live on a monthly basis.  Get Real: Adulting 101 co-chair, J.R. Hills, explains this new project. “Think the Game of Life® in real life.  Participants will get a fake identity ...

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