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State Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Camarillo) has introduced legislation to correct a problem with the way primary election write-in candidates qualify for general elections in California. Under the current “Top Two” election system, anyone could qualify for the second spot in a general election, even by simply voting for themselves in the primary. The new bill would require a primary candidate ...

The William S. Hart District School Board discussed plans to expand the Career Pathways Program at their Wednesday meeting, the same day the California Department of Education updated a similar plan, Career Technical Education. Currently Valencia and West Ranch High School are the only two schools to utilize the Career Pathways Program, which matches students with business industry professionals in ...

A Saturday crime spree left three women victimized of thousands of dollars after a suspect targeting white, blond women in grocery stores stole their wallets, credit card information and IDs, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official said Thursday.  One of the victims had brown hair, and due to the fact that she didn’t resemble the victim closely enough, the ...

11:35am“The fire got up to 1 acre but we have a knock down as of 11:27am,” said Inspector Quvondo Johnson. A line has been established around the fire, some people are being released said Johnson. 11:25amNo Structures are threatened according to fire officials. Traffic may be slowing down on the 14 freeway due to onlookers. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa ...

This editorial was written by Joe Soriano, who is the play-by-play man on AM 1220 KHTS for all of the College of the Canyons football games.  Soriano has known Coach Garett Tujague for close to 15 years: In 1997 I was invited along with KHTS’ Barry McKeever, to be a part of the College of the Canyons’ Football Feasibility Committee. ...

Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, responded yesterday to a letter from the Joint Chiefs of Staff warning of the devastating impact on the U.S. military if sequestration becomes a reality. In his statement, Congressman McKeon wrote, “The condition of our Armed Forces is swiftly declining. And this is the first red flag ...

William S. Hart Union High School District officials discussed new testing standards for seventh- to 12th-grade students mandated by the state within two years at the district board meeting Wednesday. “Even if students test well, they’re behind. They need to speak well, be creative, that makes an effective worker. We’re operating on a very low level and we need to get ...

“Forever Young”–A Benefit for the Family of Sarah Alarid—Castaic Urgent Care “Grand Opening”—Child & Family Center “Coping With Tragedy”—SCPAC “An Intimate Evening With Clint Black”—Fast Frame Valencia Artist Reception & Demonstration—Lancaster Performing Arts Center “Nunset Blvd”—SCV Chamber of Commerce Installation & Recognition Banquet—And More… “Forever Young” – A Benefit for the Family of Sarah AlaridWhen:  Saturday, January 19 at 5pmWhere: ...

The College of the Canyons men’s basketball team beat visiting Bakersfield College, 84-81, and improved to 3-0 in conference play. The COC men are all alone in first place in the Western State Conference, South Division. Temjae Singleton scored 24 points to lead COC. Ron Harris had a double-double for the Cougars with 17 points and 11 rebounds. The COC ...

Guest: Joseph Gonzalez – Dietician with the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine  Topic: Why milk DOES NOT do a body good! Right Click Here to Download! Here is an excerpt from the article Karena was referencing: “The 2012 report in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine must have rattled the dairy industry. Authored by Kendrin Sonneville from Harvard University, the ...