Patsy Ayala announced her candidacy for city council at Salt Creek Grille during an event hosted by current city council member Bill Miranda Tuesday evening. Over 50 residents and supporters gathered at the restaurant to hear Ayala make the official announcement and celebrate the launch of her campaign for a seat on the city council. During her announcement, Ayala revealed ...
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Campaign Filings Reveal Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Over $70,000 In Debt
As the second quarter of 2023 draws to a close, so does the filing period for campaign committees across the state, putting their financial records into the public eye, including Santa Clarita City Council candidate filings. One of the most significant details noted was a large amount of debt incurred by current City Councilwoman Marsha McLean, to the tune of ...
Read More »City Hosts First Public Hearing On Santa Clarita Redistricting Map For Elections
On Wednesday city officials held a public hearing on the preliminary redistricting map which divides Santa Clarita into five districts for future city council elections. The initial map of five districts was published on Feb. 22 by the city so residents could review the map prior to Wednesday’s public hearing. The hearing took place at the Newhall Community Center where ...
Read More »Wilk Calls For Action To Protect Santa Clarita Families From Spiking Gas Prices
On Tuesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, joined legislative Republicans in calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to act now to prevent gas prices from rising and further hurting California families. “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear,” Wilk said. “The shocking sights of $6 or $7 for a regular gallon of gas happened practically yesterday. And with families ...
Read More »See Who’s Leading In Santa Clarita Valley School Board Races
As election results continue to be updated, check here for the latest information on Santa Clarita school board races in our valley. All three current members of the William S. Hart Union High School Board, representing Areas 2, 3 and 5, have pulled far ahead of their challengers. However, some of the races in the elementary school districts are not ...
Read More »Incumbents Leading Santa Clarita City Council Race
The three incumbent Santa Clarita City Council members remain primed for re-election, according to the most recent vote results. All three current members of the City Council – Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda and Laurene Weste – are holding the lead in the 2022 midterm election, with the three top candidates taking seats on the council. Weste currently holds the majority ...
Read More »Live Election Updates: 2022 Midterm Election Results
Keep an eye on this page for updates on the 2022 midterm electijenson results for vital races impacting our Santa Clarita Valley. Note: Numbers are being reported as results are being counted/finalized and are subject to change. Races with no challengers are not being reported on. All results are taken from the California Department of State and the Los Angeles ...
Read More »Watch: School Board Candidates Interview Live On KHTS
Election day draws ever closer, and to help prepare voters, KHTS has hosted interviews with candidates from the various school districts across our Santa Clarita Valley. William S. Hart Union High School District Trustee Area 2 — Bob Jensen Trustee Area 3 — Teresa Todd Trustee Area 5 — Joe Messina Saugus Union School District Trustee Area 1 — Jesus ...
Read More »Watch: 2022 Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Candidates Join KHTS Live
Election day draws ever closer, and to help prepare voters in our Santa Clarita Valley, KHTS has hosted interviews with candidates from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Division 1: Bill Cooper Division 2: Dirk Marks and Sage Rafferty Division 3: Lynne Plambeck and Maria Gutzeit Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or send an ...
Read More »2022 City Council Candidate Campaign Contributions Updated
Santa Clarita City Council candidates reported updates on the results of their fundraising efforts for the 2022 election cycle. Contributions for the most recent filing period are reported by candidates in their Form 460, which are available online at VoteSantaClarita. Laurene Weste Current City Mayor Laurene Weste received a total of $63,807 in contributions. During the last filing period, $15,799 ...
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