Tuesday, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced the introduction of the  Whistleblower Protection and Privacy Act (AB 2021). The landmark legislation, introduced in partnership with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy), establishes a robust protection and incentive framework for individuals who expose companies illegally collecting, selling, or failing to delete the private data of Californians—especially children. The Whistleblower Protection and Privacy Act ...

The Canyon Country Boys & Girls Club — Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse — came together on Wednesday evening to thank Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo for securing funds that upgraded the clubhouse. The upgrades included the replacement of carpet, tile, and lighting in the Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse Teen Center, as well as new flooring, restroom renovations, and improved lighting that brightens ...

As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced a series of major legislative victories that reaffirm her commitment to veterans and military families. “As the daughter and sister of a veteran, this work is deeply personal. My father battled cancer three times from his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam, and his access ...

This week, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo moved forward two bills to provide financial relief for neighbors being made sick and impacted by the ongoing public health disaster at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in the Santa Clarita Valley. As 90 acres of trash is expected to continue to burn for 20 or more years, Assemblywoman Schiavo took two steps forward this week ...

American flags rippled in the wind and memories lingered in silence as Santa Clarita gathered on Memorial Day at Eternal Valley to honor its fallen heroes. The annual Memorial Day ceremony, organized by the Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Committee, drew a large crowd of veterans, families, scout troops, and local supporters of the military.  “I can’t think of anything ...

This week, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s bill, the Expediting State Housing Permits Act (AB 301) was passed as part of a major package of housing legislation aimed at tackling the state’s housing crisis. The bill streamlines the state permitting process and eliminates avoidable delays that slow down housing construction, according to Schiavo’s Office. Growing our housing stock more quickly and efficiently ...

Editorial by Carl Goldman Santa Clarita’s Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Uses The Wizard Of Oz as Her Template For Her Current Policy Shifts. Ed. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the individual author or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of KHTS Radio and its members. We have an opportunity to ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced this week the successful acquisition of substantial funding dedicated to several critical community projects. Despite the challenges posed by a difficult budget year, Assemblywoman Schiavo has fought tirelessly to secure these funds, underscoring her unwavering commitment to supporting local initiatives that positively impact the lives of residents. The William S. Hart Union School District has ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has introduced a measure, AB 2674, to encourage investments from the private sector in affordable housing with units designated for low-income families and foster youngsters.  This is an attempt to alleviate the pressing housing shortages experienced by these demographics. “Access to stable, secure housing is a cornerstone of a healthy, productive life. Yet, foster youth face ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth awarded the Child and Family Center over $500,000 to continue helping people in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Child & Family Center was one of several agencies that received funding from AB102, authored by Schiavo. “I am especially pleased to announce that with the enactment of AB102, I was able to secure more than $20 million ...