Former Assemblyman Keith Richman Dies
Former Assemblyman and long-time healthcare advocate Keith Richman died Friday night at UCLA Medical Center with his wife, Suzan and family at his side, after an extended battle with brain cancer. A resident of the San Fernando Valley, he was an active physician and philanthropist.

Richman, 56, served the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and Simi Valleys in the California Assembly from 2000 to 2006. Prior to the Assembly, he was a health industry executive with Lakeside HealthCare, Inc.  When elected, he was the only practicing physician that year to leave his practice for a seat in Sacramento, becoming a champion of better healthcare and bringing an informed perspective to the Capitol.

Circle Of Hope Hires New Executive Director
Circle of Hope, Inc. has hired an experienced Executive Director, Ray J. Tippet, to become the first hired Executive Director.  Colleen Shaffer, the founder, is expanding into Programs Director.  

UPDATE: Wildfire Burns More Than 13,000 Acres In Leona Valley, 400 Acres In Acton

UPDATED 8:16 a.m. Saturday

Firefighters are getting a hand on the Crown Fire that broke out Thursday afternoon. According to Inspector Sam Padilla of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the fire is 62 percent contained and burned 13,980 acres.

 

New Fare Structure For Santa Clarita Transit

Starting tomorrow, August 1, the Transit fares for both local and commuter routes will be restructured.  Local transfers will be replaced by a “ Local Day Pass ” which allows riders to travel on Santa Clarita Transit as many times as they would like during an operational day.

McKeon To Speak At Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

On Tuesday, Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon will be speaking to the Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during their monthly luncheon.