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Bridge to Home is set to host their annual “Soup for the Soul” fundraising event virtually this year due to the current coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The Soup of the Soul event is scheduled to take place virtually Saturday Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., according to a statement from Bridge to Home. “The COVID-19 pandemic underscores how vital homeless services ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) is reminding members that California is at risk of losing two Congressional seats and millions of dollars in federal funding in infrastructure, housing, education and health programs if there isn’t an accurate count on this year’s U.S. Census. The final date for self-response and field operations was moved from Oct. 31 to ...

In an effort to save customers water and money, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) is offering free virtual home checkups. These free virtual check-ups will look at indoor and outdoor water use and are designed to help water users identify problems, leaks and opportunities to increase water efficiency, according to SCV Water. “As we continue to respond ...

It was announced Saturday that new claimants for unemployment benefits would be put on hold in California to allow the Employment Development Department of California (EDD) to reduce fraudulent claims and catch up on backlogged claims, officials said. The EDD Strike Team, established by Governor Gavin Newsom to create a blueprint for improvements and to modernize technology systems at the ...

Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday as part of his worker protection package during the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The two bills signed were Senate Bill (SB) 1159 by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) and Assembly Bill (AB) 685 by Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino). SB 1159 expands access to workers’ compensation and makes it easier for first ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District is accepting applications for a new member of the Personnel Commission, officials said Friday. This member, appointed by the Governing Board, will serve a three-year term beginning on Dec. 1, 2020, according to the Hart District. As a non-partisan public body, by provisions of the California Education Code and the Government Code, ...

As Southern California continues to fight against wildfires, Waste Management would like to encourage customers to help prevent heat-related cart and collection truck fires by properly disposing of household hazardous waste, officials said Thursday. Waste Management in Santa Clarita is encouraging community members to practice proper disposal of hazardous household materials in an effort to help prevent heat-related cart and ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Wednesday their candidate endorsements for the 2020 General Election. “The SCV Chamber is always at the forefront of advocacy and working with our elected officials, as The Voice of Business, especially during this pandemic,” said Nancy Starczyk, chair, SCV Chamber Board. “We were pleased to make these endorsements for ...

College of the Canyons plans to continue with distance education through the end of the Spring 2021 semester, Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook announced in a message to the campus community Monday. The decision was made after careful evaluation of guidance and analysis provided by county and state health authorities, as well as ongoing dialog with faculty, staff and ...

Amid the utility shutoffs, Los Angeles County residents are warned of scammers posing as service representatives. While fires burn across California and a heat wave moves across the west coast, utilities such as electricity are being shut off to conserve energy, and scammers are said to be posing as representatives for utility corporations. “With the coronavirus causing heightened economic anxiety, ...