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Wilk Bill To Create New Water Agency Passes Senate Floor Unanimously

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, presented Assembly Bill 1904 on the Assembly Floor Thursday night, which directs the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to conduct a report assessing any potential dangers of the odorants currently in use and identify any potential alternatives.

A bill that would reshape water distribution in the Santa Clarita Valley passed in the Senate with unanimous support Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The bill is now headed to the Assembly after passing with a vote of 32-0 on Wednesday. From a previous story: New Water Agency Bill, SB 634, ...

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Einstein Academy To Hold Hearing In July To Stave Off Charter School’s Closure

Los Angeles County education officials are recommending a denial of the charter school petition for Albert Einstein Academy for the Letters, Arts and Sciences’ junior high and high school.

Einstein Academy officials have at least one more round left in their legal fight to stay open ahead of an expected June 30 closing date, according to court records. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Lawyers for Albert Einstein Academy for the Letters, Arts and Sciences are asking a judge to ignore the ...

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Homeless Population In L.A. County Rises 23 Percent In One Year

The 2016 Homeless Count indicated that the overall number of homeless people in Los Angeles County increased to 46,874 in 2016, which is 6% more than in 2015 and 19% more than in 2013. The subset of homeless people living in encampments, tents and vehicles increased by 20% from 2015 to 2016 and a staggering 123% from 2013 to 2016.

The homeless population in Los Angeles County increased by nearly a quarter, according to results of the annual homeless count. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The number of homeless residents in L.A. County is nearly 58,000, up about 23 percent from 2016, according to the 2017 Homeless Count by the Los ...

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Account Set Up To Raise Funds For Injured LAPD Officer

Officer Dan Boka was left in serious condition after colliding with a truck on I-5 near Lyons avenue on May 23. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. In support of the Boka family, The Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union has started a donation account. Donations can be made online through PATROL ...

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Suspected Gang Members Arrested, Gun Recovered In Newhall

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested three “known” gang members and recovered a handgun Tuesday night in Newhall, officials said.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested three “known” gang members and recovered a gun Tuesday night in Newhall, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Deputies were patrolling the area Tuesday evening, when the three men, who were known to several deputies for alleged gang ties, were spotted by a ...

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Palliative Care With Dr. Kehlani – May 31, 2017

Senior Hour Podcast

Hosts: Dr. Gene Dorio, Barbara Cochran Topic: Palliative Care Guest: Dr. Marwa Kilani Click Here to Listen! Right Click Here to Download! On this episode of the Senior Hour, guest Dr. Marwa Kilani is on for the full hour to discuss everything related to palliative care. palliative care –  n approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their ...

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Senator Wilk Celebrates Small Business Appreciation Month With A Thank You

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, presented Assembly Bill 1904 on the Assembly Floor Thursday night, which directs the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to conduct a report assessing any potential dangers of the odorants currently in use and identify any potential alternatives.

Senator Scott Wilk thanked small business owners Wednesday, recognizing 2-in-3 Californians are employed by one during May for Small Business Appreciation Month. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “These businesses are truly the backbone of our economy,” Wilk said, referring to companies with 49 or fewer employees. Each month, Wilk promotes small ...

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Aliso Canyon Bill Stalled In Senate, Another Vote Expected

A bill to prevent Aliso Canyon from re-opening was stalled on the California Senate Floor Wednesday falling three votes shy of the two-thirds threshold required to pass it on an urgency basis.   Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Senate Bill 57, authored by Senator Henry Stern, has one more chance to ...

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KHTS Adopt A Pet: Castaic Shelter Senior Cat Spotlight (VIDEO)

KHTS Adopt a Pet - Seniors Adopted

Do you have room in your heart and your home for a senior cat in need? In this special edition version of “KHTS Adopt a Pet,” the Features team visited the Castaic Animal Shelter to meet five lovable senior cats urgently in need of homes. See the full collection of KHTS Feature Stories and Videos on hometownstation.com here. The following ...

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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – May 31, 2017

Things To Do In Santa Clarita

Things To Do In Santa Clarita – May 31, 2017: “A Summer Faire” at Gilchrist Farm; “Vegas Baby” presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley; College of the Canyons presents “Wine and Cuisine Of Spain”… and more! “A Summer Faire” at Gilchrist Farm 6/3 “Vegas Baby” presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley 6/3 ...

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