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Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth, Pro Tem Bill Miranda To Formally Denounce Racism, Send Letter In Support Of Police Reform

Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth Black Lives Matter

Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth and Mayor Pro Tem Bill Miranda are set to formally denounce racism and send a letter in support of the “Eight Can’t Wait” police reform measures. About 15 activists with the Black Lives Matter movement sat down with Smyth alongside Miranda, Dr. Cherise Moore, board member of the William S. Hart Union High School District, and ...

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Hart District Approves Layoffs, Discusses Learning Models For Fall Semester

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved layoffs for several members of classified staff, and discussed potential plans for returning to school in the fall at a virtual special meeting Wednesday morning. Due to budget limitations, the Hart District Board approved 22 “reduction in force” notices, or RIFs, for district classified staff during a special ...

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11 Additional Santa Clarita Valley Coronavirus Cases Reported, 1,260 New L.A. County Cases

Almost a dozen additional coronavirus cases have been reported in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 1,260 new cases reported across Los Angeles County Wednesday afternoon.  The total number of cases confirmed in the Santa Clarita Valley now stands at 2,876 while the L.A. County total of coronavirus cases now stands at 89,490 as of Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles ...

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Safety Should Remain A Priority This Summer

Family with masks on

American citizens have been stuck indoors or close to home since the coronavirus pandemic began in early March of this year. To top it off, most non-essential activities have been canceled or postponed. Now that the seasons have once again changed, most people are anxious to get outdoors, socialize, and have a good time.  On the bright side of things, ...

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Mike Garcia Supports Investigation Of Gavin Newsom Over COVID-19 Nursing Home Policy

Congressman Mike Garcia (1)

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, released a statement Wednesday morning in which he voiced support for an oversight investigation into the actions of Governor Newsom and other governors across the country over their nursing home policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. After seeing that nearly half of the over 5,500 coronavirus-related deaths in California were reported within nursing homes, Garcia contacted ...

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How To Report Illegal Fireworks In Santa Clarita

As the Fourth of July approaches, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is guiding residents on how to properly report illegal fireworks. Illegal fireworks can be reported by calling the non-emergency business line at the station 661-255-1121 or through the City’s Resident Service Center, according to Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Station. “Residents need to be aware that if fireworks ...

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SCV Chamber To Host Virtual Sacramento Legislative Update: ‘Bills, Ballots, Business’  

Santa Clarita Valley Chamber SCV Chamber

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that they would be hosting a virtual Sacramento legislative update, “Bills, Ballots and Business'” next week, officials said.  Chief lobbyist for CalChamber, Jennifer Barrera, is expected to give an update on the 2020 Job Killer Bills, Impact California, November ballot measures, including App-Based Drivers and Split Roll Impact California and other ...

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How To Calculate Your Car Insurance Costs By Yourself

Calculator and Note Pad

Getting a car is as exciting as it is nerve-racking. Sure, you get to finally have your own vehicle to drive around how and when you please. But then again, you also have installments to pay for the car, not to mention the constant worry that some sleepy driver might crash into you and cost you a fortune. This is ...

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How Santa Clarita Public And Tuition Free Charter Schools Are Planning For Fall

SCVi/iLead Charter School in Santa Clarita

Matt Watson, curriculum specialist at tuition free charter school SCVi/iLEAD, interviews Educational Expert Renee Marshall about how the ‘Stronger Together’ coronavirus-related guidelines can are informing schools’ decisions on how to open safely this fall. On a recent episode of the “Eye on the Valley” radio show, host Matt Watson and Educational Expert Renee Marshall discussed the upcoming “Stronger Together” coronavirus-related ...

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How To Build A Koi Pond In Your Backyard

A well-balanced pond incorporates methods to help reduce maintenance, support growth of fish and plants, and work with mother nature to transform your backyard into a water-garden paradise.  A Koi is a variant of the carp famously bred in Japan where different colors and patterns were developed through careful breeding. Fortunately, you can also have your own fish, by looking ...

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