Santa Clarita Valley leaders gathered at the State Capitol this week for the 17th annual KHTS Sacramento Road Trip to hear from lawmakers and policy experts about issues facing California communities, like Santa Clarita.  During the two-day visit, participants attended a series of presentations and discussions covering topics such as public safety, insurance availability, water supply, state spending and education. ...

Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, declared victory Thursday in the race to retain his seat in California’s 36th Assembly District (AD-36). On Thursday, Lackey issued a statement regarding the incoming results for the AD-36 election. “I’m thrilled by the results of this election,” he said. “It’s clear that voters in the 36th Assembly district believe that I am the best person ...

A panel featuring local legislative leaders fielded questions from both the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and local business owners Friday. Nancy Starczyk, Board Chair for SCV Chamber of Commerce, moderated the panel, first asking State Senator Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park,  about Assembly Bill (AB) 5. Starczyk inquired whether or not the legislator would be adding more carve-outs for ...

Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, amended a bill Monday, which he introduced in February, that would extend the review time before the governor would make the decision to approve or deny an application for commutation of a death sentence. https://www.facebook.com/AssemblymanLackey/videos/502521730279557/?v=502521730279557 Currently, the California Constitution allows the governor, on conditions the governor deems proper, to grant a reprieve, pardon and commutation, after ...

Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Antelope Valley, introduced a bill Tuesday that would help protect all guide, signal and service dogs, whether they are on- or off-duty. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Under the current law, service dogs attacked while “on-duty” are protected by the state; however off-duty dogs and their owners receive ...

Host: Kyle Jellings Topic: Local Issues Guest: Assemblyman Tom Lackey Right Click Here To Download! Click Here To Listen! Assemblyman Tom Lackey joins Kyle Jellings and KHTS News staff writer Caleb Lunetta in-studio to discuss various local issues, including Cemex, drugs and crime, transportation projects, Veteran Issues, and Water.   For the full list of the KHTS Podcasts! Don’t miss a ...

Assemblyman Tom Lackey honored Navy veteran Gwendolyn Bolden as the 2018 Veteran of the Year in the 36th District Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Bolden enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951 and served in the Korean Emergency at various duty stations. She later enrolled in Officer Candidate School and ...

Assemblyman Tom Lackey introduced AB 2796 on Friday that would give the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) access to emergency contact information. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The legislation introduced by Assemblyman Tom Lackey would require the temporary license plate system being developed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for ...

New laws will be going into effect in 2018 and several are part of the transportation sector, said officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The California Department of Motor Vehicles “wants to inform the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect January ...

A marijuana bill introduced by Assemblyman Tom Lackey would assign CHP officers to enforce statewide rules against a pot black market, according to officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, introduced a bill Wednesday that designates the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as the lead state law enforcement agency ...