Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney General, was sworn in Dec. 3 as the 44th District Attorney of Los Angeles County. Hundreds of elected leaders, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, first responders and supporters watched outside the Hall of Justice as Mr. Hochman was sworn in by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. DA Hochman vowed to improve ...

Tuesday night marked the final meeting for Santa Clarita City Councilman Cameron Smyth, ushering in a room filled with well-wishers hoping to honor his contributions to our community for over two decades. “This is a bittersweet moment for us as we get to say goodbye to Mayor Cameron Smyth, who has dedicated more than two decades of public service to ...

Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita announced Thursday that she introduced legislation alongside Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, R-Yucaipa and Senator Shannon Grov R-Bakersfield to exempt tips from state income tax. The bill, introduced on the first day of session, would provide immediate relief for California’s service and hospitality workers, given the cost of living increases in recent years. “During my ...

The Santa Clarita City Council selected a new mayor for 2025 from amongst their number during a special meeting Tuesday. Bill Miranda was selected as the new mayor for 2025, replacing Cameron Smyth, with Councilmember Laurene Weste serving as Mayor Pro Tem. “You know, I was in my 20s, I’d only been married less than a year. I didn’t have ...

Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, celebrated a momentous day with California Senate Republicans as three new members and one returning member of the Senate Republican Caucus were sworn in. Senator Valladares is a former Assemblymember with a background in business and operating a non-profit and describes herself as a “wife, mom, and problem-solver.” Joining her at the momentous ceremony ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, was sworn in Monday to represent Assembly District 40, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley, Castaic, Northwest San Fernando Valley, and North Sylmar. Schiavo begins her second term with a commitment to putting money back in people’s pockets, creating an economy that works for all families, addressing housing affordability, and improving community safety. “I am so ...

Elections in Los Angeles County are officially certified as of Tuesday,  with Santa Clarita race results receiving a final update from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC). After the first two weeks of excitement, most elections in the Santa Clarita Valley settled clearly upon the winners, here’s a recap of our new representatives at the federal, state, county, city, ...

On her first day in office, Senator Suzette Martinez-Valladares, (R-Santa Clarita), introduced a new bill to help disabled veterans in California.  On Tuesday, Senator Valladares introduced Senate Bill 23 (SB 23) to provide support for California’s disabled veteran homeowners.  “This legislation is about honoring the courage and sacrifices of our disabled veterans and their families by providing them with the ...

During its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Santa Clarita City Council approved a number of land swaps related to the Dockweiler Drive Extension Project in Newhall, among other issues. The land swaps took place between plots of land controlled by the County of Los Angeles and Prostor Land LLC,as well as councilmember Laurene Weste in her capacity as a private ...

During the Santa Clarita City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday night, the City approved a contract for 35 license plate reading cameras, among other business. After some debate, the Santa Clarita City Council approved a two-year contract with Flock Group, Inc. for the lease of 35 Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader ALPR cameras, costing approximately $261,250. These cameras “employ ...