On Friday, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA)  introduced the bipartisan PILOT (Providing Increased Local Opportunities for Test-pilots) Act to study expanding job opportunities for civilian pilots and engineers trained at local flight schools.  Under current law, flight test professionals trained at civilian flight schools, like the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, have to go through an ...

Wednesday, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), April McClain Delaney (D-MD) and Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) introduced the Tracking Online Time And Limits (TOTAL) Screen Time Act, bipartisan legislation to make it easier for parents to manage their children’s screen time across the growing number of devices in the average household. Currently, screen time limits don’t work between devices, requiring ...

Guests ages 16 and older are invited to enjoy a lively night of bingo, ice cream, refreshments, auction items, prizes, and community connection — all while helping young adults in Santa Clarita build stability, life skills, and a future they can call their own. Finally Family Homes invites the Santa Clarita Valley community to a fun and meaningful evening at ...

The City of Santa Clarita is expanding its Film Incentive Program (FIP) and launching a redesigned Film Santa Clarita website, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting film and television production and keeping filming local. Since its inception in 2009, the Film Incentive Program has returned more than $862,000 to qualifying productions, helping reduce filming costs through permit fee refunds, hotel ...

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department reminds residents of the Santa Clarita Valley that in Southern California, earthquakes can happen without warning. In light of increased seismic activity across the globe and the recent 5.6 earthquake in Northern California, is your family ready? Earthquake Preparedness starts before the ground begins to shake. Taking a few simple steps today can make a ...

National Parents’ Day, established as the fourth Sunday of July, encourages private citizens, organizations, and governmental bodies at the local, state, and federal levels to recognize Parents’ Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of recognizing and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of their children. Families, community leaders, educators, and residents are invited to celebrate ...

The WiSH Education Foundation invites the community to an unforgettable evening of live music, collaboration, and philanthropy at the SCV Music Festival on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the California Institute of the Arts Amphitheatre in Valencia.  Tickets will be available by July 15th; get up-to-date information and purchase tickets at wisheducationfoundation.org. Known for its ...

The Santa Clarita Valley is in a unique situation in that the city of Santa Clarita and the county of Los Angeles have two different minimum wage increase schedules, causing confusion and challenges for many local employers and residents alike. The Santa Clarita Valley Employment Development Corporation reminds Santa Clarita Valley businesses that the minimum wage in California increased to ...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is making it easier than ever for new and teen drivers to build safe driving habits. Whether studying for a permit test, practicing behind the wheel or preparing for a drive test, the DMV offers a variety of mobile-friendly educational resources to help teen drivers navigate every step of the process. “Learning to ...

Last March, the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge hosted their annual awards night for 2025 achievements, honoring exceptional community members who help make Santa Clarita great. The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Awards Night for the 2025 achievements was hosted by Exalted Ruler Mike Brandriff on March 9, with over 150 members and guests in attendance. Exceptional community members were honored for ...