Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has co-sponsored a bipartisan act to prevent Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) fraud and recover an estimated $31 billion in wrongly distributed funds. The bill cosponsored by Garcia, called the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fraud Protection Act or House Resolution 4190, was introduced to the House of Representatives on Friday. “In Congress, one of my priorities is ...

Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, recently declined a pay raise after a routine salary reevaluation by the California Citizens Compensation Commission.  The California Compensation Commission recently approved a 4.2 percent salary increase for legislators and constitutional officers in California, which Valladares declined in a display of support for small businesses and those in financial hardship as a result of ...

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday the state’s intention to pay off all past-due rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in Santa Clarita. As the federal moratorium and other state and local rent protection programs are expected to expire at the end of this month, lawmakers in California are attempting to create legislation that would cover 100% ...

Host: Dr. Trevor Small Guest: Dr. Gregory Hamlin Topic: Reintegrating Into Society Reintegrating Into Society – June 21, 2021 On this episode of Insight Treatment Hour, our host Dr. Trevor Small talks with his guest, Dr. Gregory Hamlin, a clinical psychologist, on helping kids. Dr. Small starts off the show by talking with Dr. Hamlin on the topic of mental health ...

On Friday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents Los Angeles County’s fifth district, which includes Santa Clarita, issued a statement on recent COVID-19 pandemic updates published by California’s Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly. A statement was issued on Friday by Barger regarding California’s Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly and his latest updates on the coronavirus ...

The Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that March’s First Responder Gratitude Campaign has officially raised over $40,000 to be spent on gift cards from local businesses to award to Santa Clarita first responders.  The SCV Chamber Gratitude Campaign was an overwhelming success, and rallied the community to collectively honor and thank the first responders of the ...

The Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) and SchlickArt and Photo have partnered together to create a photo exhibit displaying a gallery of photos depicting the first 12 weeks of quarantine in the Santa Clarita Valley which began approximately one year ago.  Entitled “The 12 Months of Quarantine”, the exhibit is set to be housed at the Westfield Valencia ...

Inspired by the community, Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida (SCV Senior Center) is set to hold a one-day free vaccination clinic in May for local Santa Clarita residents. Scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., the SCV Senior Center is expected to host a free vaccination clinic for eligible Santa Clarita residents, which includes ...

After taking a pandemic-induced break in the summer of 2020, the Junior Lake Lifeguard Program is slated to be back up and running at Castaic Lake for youth ages 9-17 under new safety protocols for summer 2021.  “The Junior Lake Lifeguard program provides an opportunity like no other for youth to get outside again, partake in water activities and learn ...

If you or a senior you know needs help during this time, please do not hesitate to call the SCV Senior Center at (661) 259-9444. You can also visit their website by clicking here. They remain dedicated to doing everything they can to help while following the latest guidelines from the CDC and LA County Health Officials. Hosts: Dr. Gene ...