Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s office. Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday written by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, that would require the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District to hold board meetings within the district. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “This is a ...

With the end of the legislative session, many local bills have passed the Senate recently and are awaiting a signature by Governor Jerry Brown to be signed into law. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Sept. 11 was the last day for the California State Assembly and the Senate to pass bills and Oct. ...

Ed. Note: The following article is a news release. Assemblymember Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, held a press conference on Thursday on the steps of the State Building in Oakland to urge Governor Jerry Brown to sign a trio of medical marijuana bills that passed the Legislature last week. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. ...

Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by Gloria Mercado-Fortine. Gloria Mercado-Fortine, a long-time community leader and educator, announced Tuesday that she will not be seeking the 27th District State Senate seat in 2016. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The four-time William S. Hart Union High School District Trustee ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the office of Senator Fran Pavley. If Governor Jerry Brown signs two bipartisan bills sent to him by state lawmakers, individuals with disabilities and their families will be able to save money, tax free, without fear of losing eligibility of public assistance. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news ...

Ed. Note: the following is a press release courtesy of the office of Senator Fran Pavley. An important public safety bill authored by Senator Fran Pavley, will head to the governor’s desk to be considered for his signature, which will pass it into law after being unanimously passed by the California Senate on Friday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa ...

The California State Assembly is expected to review two bills Friday that, if approved,  would regulate the medical marijuana industry in the state of California and would create opportunities to cut down on marijuana-impaired driving. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. AB 266 would create a regulatory framework for the medical marijuana industry ...

Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the office of Assemblyman Scott Wilk. Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, released the following statement on the selection of a new Assembly Republican Leader-Elect on Tuesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Today, my colleagues and I in the Assembly Republican Caucus have ...

Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the office of Senator Sharon Runner. Concerned about public safety in the wake of the death of Kathryn Steinle, Senator Sharon Runner, R-Antelope Valley, announced Thursday she is authoring legislation to close a loophole that allows dangerous felons back on our streets. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of Representative Steve Knight.   Representative Steve Knight, CA-25, discussed the effects of federal legislation and regulations on businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley during a lunch with members of the restaurant industry Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Representatives from food service businesses around ...