Hometown Drive  –July 16, 2026

Live in studio it’s Jade Aubuchon and Jen Sparks on Hometown Drive.  Today’s highlights include:  Two 15-year-old Santa Clarita residents were detained after allegedly throwing an object at a bicyclist from an e-motorcycle on a Valencia bike trail. Author Gisa Nico joins the show to discuss her children’s book series, Bringing National Parks to Life, including her newest release, “Tortoises on the Trail.”  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Val Verde residents are calling for urgent action related to ongoing issues at Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

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