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The Real Story Behind The KHTS Move

Now that KHTS radio has moved to its new location on Avenue Crocker in Valencia, the political maneuverings to allow the Serrano group to build a 5-story multi-use project on the corner of Main and Market Streets in Old Town Newhall, displacing Santa Clarita’s only commercial radio station, have come to light. KHTS triggered FOAI (the Freedom of Information Act) ...

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The Real Estate Fix With Rich Szerman – Bridge To Home – June 20, 2025

The Real Estate Fix With Rich Szerman

The Real Estate Fix With Rich Szerman On today’s show, your host Rich Szerman welcomes Niki Feast-Williams, Director of Interim Housing at Bridge To Home.  Together, they talk about what Bridge To Home offers those suffering from homelessness.  They offer counseling in work training to find job placement as well as food, shelter and clothing.  Go to btohome.org for more ...

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Barger Celebrates Grand Opening Of The Emerald, A New Beacon Of Hope In Lancaster’s Fight Against Homelessness

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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger joined LA Family Housing,   LAFHBUILDS, and a coalition of public and private partners to celebrate the grand opening of The Emerald, a brand-new permanent supportive and affordable housing development in Lancaster. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held under clear skies with a festive and hopeful energy in the air, marked a major ...

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2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Rescheduled

Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

The 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count has officially been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb.8, including the count in Santa Clarita. This annual event between the City of Santa Clarita, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and our local non-profit Bridge to Home, counts Santa Clarita neighbors currently experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The data received from the point-in-time count will assist ...

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2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Postponed Due To Wildfires

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Due to the ongoing wildfires throughout the region, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has postponed the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.  LAHSA currently anticipates a 30-day postponement for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count and is monitoring the situation to finalize a date to reschedule.  Further information and updates will be provided as they become available. ...

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SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies Clear 17 Homeless Encampments

Santa Clarita Homeless encampment homelessness featured

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station reported that deputies from the Crime Prevention Unit recently cleared 17 homeless encampments in the SCV with the assistance of the City of Santa Clarita Code Enforcement and Los Angeles County Homeless Services. The clean-up was held at 17 homeless encampments throughout the Santa Clarita Valley area. The team partnered with local non-profits and ...

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Family Promise Hosts Event To Introduce New Facilities

On Wednesday, Family Promise hosted a Frame Walk event with elected officials from the County and City of Santa Clarita alongside local organizations to showcase their new building.  “I wanna thank the City of Santa Clarita because I can tell you I represent 20 other cities and it’s amazing, when you collaborate you get things done,” said L.A. County Fifth ...

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Santa Clarita City Council Approves Measure H Funding

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On Tuesday night, the City of Santa Clarita celebrated National Volunteer Month and approved a motion to fund homelessness services through Measure H in Valencia.  On Tuesday evening, the Santa Clarita City Council discussed Measure H and how it plans to spend more than $335,000 on homelessness housing.  Measure H funding is the Homeless Initiative which is the central coordinating ...

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Bridge To Home Previews New Full-Service Interim Shelter Under Construction

Interim Shelter Under Construction

Bridge To Home gave a brief tour of the inside the new full-service interim shelter currently under construction Wednesday morning. The tour of the unfinished building, guided by Board of Director’s President Elect Dr. Cherise Moore, highlighted some of the new accommodations the new “state-of-the-art” facility is set to provide. The 18,680 square-foot site is anticipated to provide housing for ...

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