Newhall School District officials approved the move to a district-based election Tuesday on a 4-1 vote, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The district also chose a new map of the district, which divides the district into five geographic areas, with voters now selecting their representative for their respective district. The ...
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County To Deny COC Request To Change Elections
Los Angeles County officials are planning to deny a request by College of the Canyons to consolidate elections and use cumulative voting next November, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. A decision is expected to be made Tuesday, when the board will formally take up the item and vote. The move ...
Read More »County Officials Vote On Background Checks & Section 8 Housing
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to make it possible for people with criminal backgrounds to qualify for Section 8 housing – but not for county housing. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. For residents at Orchard Arms in Valencia – a housing development owned and operated by the county ...
Read More »Hart District Adds Third Governing Board Voting Option
Hart District officials recently added a third scenario for governing board consideration after the community input on the district’s planned change to trustee-area voting. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The district hosted five community meetings in November and early December to allow for public input on the scenarios created by a demographer ...
Read More »Hart District Mapping Out Potential For Future Elections
Hart district officials released maps for what the junior high and high school district might look like in future elections, if they abandon at-large votes in favor of trustee areas. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. District maps were drawn by a firm selected by attorneys for the William S. Hart Union High School District, ...
Read More »Santa Clarita Congressional Candidates Clash At Forum
The 25th Congressional District Forum held on Saturday became heated when two Republican candidates — state Sen. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, and Tony Strickland — met to persuade viewers ahead of November’s election. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. On Nov. 4, Voters will choose the replacement for Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, ...
Read More »Sulphur Springs To Host Second Meeting On Voting Districts
Sulphur Springs School District officials are continuing public comment meetings, as they seek Santa Clarita Valley residents’ input on possible settlements in a California Voting Rights Act lawsuit, officials said. After the elementary school district settled a lawsuit alleging the district’s at-large elections violated the CVRA, officials have been working on a plan to divide the school district into five ...
Read More »Red Light Cameras, Voting, Senior Center On Santa Clarita Agenda
While a Metro billboard proposal might be a big draw for Tuesday’s Santa Clarita City Council meeting at City Hall, there will be a number of other important issues discussed by city officials. City Council members are going to discuss Santa Clarita’s red light camera contracts, California’s high speed rail plan and moving the city election. Santa Clarita officials also have an item on the agenda to support funding for nutrition for a Senior Center program is also on the agenda.
Read More »Palmdale Given Final Statement CVRA Lawsuit, City To Appeal
A judge issued his final ruling in a lawsuit against the city of Palmdale which claims the city is in violation of the California Voting Rights Act due to its at-large elections for City Council
Read More »Newhall School District Candidates Discuss Charter Schools, API At Forum
Newhall School District incumbents Christy Smith and Phil Ellis and challenger Sandra Bull joined local media for a candidate forum at SCVTV Studios on Sunday, Oct. 20., to discuss the future of the district. The community can vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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