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Garcia Speaks With Fox News About Defunding Police, Illegal Marijuana Grows Near Santa Clarita 

Congressman Mike Garcia

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, appeared on Fox News to discuss defunding the police, open border policies and illegal marijuana grows in the Antelope Valley. Garcia spoke to Fox News Thursday about the illegal marijuana grow bust in which he participated in the Antelope Valley and touched on defunding the police and U.S. border policies. “We fought back in a ...

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Small Business Advocate Announces Run For Santa Clarita City Council In 2022

Nationally Certified Human Resource Specialist, Selina Thomas has announced her run for a seat on the Santa Clarita City Council in the next municipal election. Thomas officially filed to run in the 2022 municipal election on June 23 where she plans to advocate for small business protections amid economic recovery, according to documents filed with the City of Santa Clarita.  ...

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Wilk Presents Santa Clarita Nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence with AT&T Grant  

Thursday, Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) joined AT&T in presenting Santa Clarita-based nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) with the AT&T Investing in California Award.  Joined by Wilk, AT&T awarded the Santa Clarita non-profit $3,000 in recognition and support of its work on behalf of foster youth, officials said. “Congratulations to Carolyn Olsen, Gina Stevens, Stacey Anton and everyone at FYI ...

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Vasquez Brush Fire Prompts Response In Santa Clarita

The Vasquez Fire broke out Friday in Canyon Country, prompting a response from firefighters with structures threatened. UPDATE (12:50 p.m.): Forward progress has been stopped at 4 acres, according to Fire officials. UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): The fire is currently at 3 acres with no evacuations ordered, according to Fire officials. The brush fire, dubbed the Vasquez Fire, was first reported ...

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Suspect Still Outstanding After Striking Deputy With Vehicle During Santa Clarita Traffic Stop

A suspect remains outstanding Friday after he allegedly struck a deputy with his car during a Santa Clarita traffic stop Thursday evening. Around 9:15 p.m. Thursday, a deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Costco parking lot near Via Princessa and Sierra Highway in Canyon Country, said Lt. Mike Marion, with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. ...

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The Top 6 Advice On How To Find The Best Prism Sight

Commonly known as prism scopes, prism sights are gaining traction among rifle owners and enthusiasts as they are easier to use than red dot sights and great for beginners. Prism sights are used in rifles to collect light and set the focus to make a precise shot, which is why they are an ideal tool for individuals with astigmatism. These ...

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Santa Clarita Olympian Allyson Felix Breaks Record For Most Medals For Female Track Athlete

Allyson Felix at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The record for most medals for a female track athlete was broken by Olympian Allyson Felix, who is from Santa Clarita. Felix defied expectations and broke the record by winning her tenth medal and first bronze in the 400-meter race at the Tokyo Olympics Friday. By earning the award, Felix beat the record set by nine-time Olympic medalist and female ...

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A Chance To Talk But With No Internet At All

Internet

Imagine waking to the news of winning an opportunity to lecture someone you idealize or adore as a star. Holly molly golly! Ahh, the happiness, I swear. If I ever get an opportunity to write to Taylor Swift, I’d literally run a mile in excitement regardless of the weather or clothes I’m in. Though this is often just an idea, ...

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