Archive By Author - Luke Money
Many will see their taxes rise
Though the country's fall from the so-called fiscal cliff proved to be short lived, about three-fourths of Americans will still see their taxes rise this year, according to estimates.
Many will see taxes rise from ‘fiscal cliff’ deal
Though the country's fall from the so-called fiscal cliff proved to be short lived, the truce agreed to by Republicans and Democrats this week will still result in tax increases for about three-fourths of Americans, according to estimates.
McKeon praises passage of ‘fiscal cliff’ bill
Local Republican Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon said there are two ways of looking at Tuesday's deal to pull the country off the "fiscal cliff": as a tax increase for wealthy Americans or as a tax cut for the majority of the country.
Year in review: Einstein still struggling for charter
After two years of attempts to get approval for an elementary school charter in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences has turned to the Los Angeles County Board of Education.
CHP checkpoint nets no DUI arrests
No drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol during Saturday's 8-hour checkpoint run by the California Highway Patrol, according to an officer.
Year in review: Prop. 30 brings temporary relief, not long-term solution
After years of continued budget cuts, local school districts seem set to get some financial relief after voters approved Proposition 30 in November.
Fire activity up statewide
While some western states had a milder-than-normal fire season in 2012, the number of acres burned by wildfires in California was almost seven times that of 2011, statistics show.
House Ethics Committee completes Countrywide review, finds no wrongdoing
The Committee on Ethics for the U.S. House of Representatives has ruled legislators did not receive improper benefits while enrolled in the "VIP" loan unit of the Countrywide Financial Corporation, according to a statement released this week.
UPDATE: Highway 14 lanes reopen after crash
A big rig crashed into a wall on northbound Highway 14 in the area of Golden Valley Road at approximately 1:50 p.m. today, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol.
New I-5/SR-14 connector is part of larger project
After about four years of construction, the California Department of Transportation has officially opened a carpool lane connector between Interstate 5 and state Route 14.
‘Phonehenge’ builder sentenced to 539 days in jail
A former Acton resident has been sentenced to almost 18 months in jail after failing to repay thousands of dollars in county fines accrued as a result of the demolition of the elaborate structure he dubbed "Phonehenge West."
Jackknifed big rig forces closure on I-5
A collision between two big rigs today at 5:58 a.m., forced the closure of the truck lane on southbound Interstate 5 north of Interstate 210, according to the California Highway Patrol.
UPDATE: Injured Canyon Country bicyclist in serious condition
A Canyon Country man who was struck on his bicycle Saturday is still in serious condition and has been experiencing some problems moving his arms, his wife said Tuesday.
Sheriff works to act on jail violence plan
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department should implement most of the recommendations from the Citizens' Commission on Jail Violence within the next 90 days, according to a report.
McKeon calls past year 'frustrating,' but cites several successes
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, said it has been "frustrating to try and get anything done" in a divisive and clashing U.S. Congress over the last year.
Articles By Author - Luke Money
UPDATED: Forest Service seeks expansion of Angeles Forest wilderness area
The U.S. Forest Service is considering a proposal that would expand protected wilderness areas in the Angeles National Forest, but it could also prohibit mountain biking on about 20 miles of trails near Castaic, an official said Tuesday.
Down from February high, gas prices stand a little above $4 a gallon
Gas prices in and around Los Angeles have fallen by about 23 cents a gallon in the last month, offering what one analyst called a "sigh of relief" after prices hit a high so far this year of $4.30 a gallon in late February.
Castaic: Parks deputies arrest Valencia man on suspicion of burglary
A Valencia man suspected of a string of burglaries at Westfield Valencia Town Center was arrested sipping a beer at Castaic Lake park, a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy said Tuesday.
L.A. County supervisors give thumbs-up to fracking bill
Members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to endorse a bill from state Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, that would require additional study on the potential environmental impacts of the hydraulic fracturing drilling process, also known as fracking.
DA.: ‘Mayor Dude’ investigation resolved years ago
Despite recent questions raised by City Councilman TimBen Boydston, the county District Attorney's office decided long ago not to investigate Santa Clarita's 2009 "Mayor Dude" advertising campaign featuring then-Mayor Frank Ferry, an official said Monday.
Homeless shelter closes until next winter
The Santa Clarita Valley emergency winter shelter has shut its doors for the last time this season, but some of the services offered over the winter will continue for the shelter's clients, an official said Monday.
Emblem Academy expects solid enrollment
When the rebranded Emblem Academy (formerly Emblem Elementary School) opens its doors in the fall, it will do so with an inaugural class of close to 600 students, about 40 percent of them transfers from other Saugus district schools, the school's principal said last week.
Eco-Career Days event celebrated at Rio Vista Elementary
Teachers and volunteers at Rio Vista Elementary School took a day to go green last week to teach students about ecology, sustainability and community service during the school's seventh annual Eco-Career Days event.
Born to ride and restore
For the last 12 years, Canyon Country resident Brandon Moore has operated a shop with a revolutionary idea: to put British wheels on American soil.
Small fire breaks out in Valencia wash
A small fire broke out in the dry bed of Bouquet Creek near Bridgeport in Valencia late Saturday evening, an official with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station said.
Santa Clarita: Residents flock to Saturday Easter events
Santa Clarita Valley residents turned out in force to attend a series of early Easter events held Saturday across the city.
Deputy warns of telemarketer scam
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputy is warning local residents to be wary of a phone scam in which the caller attempts to obtain a bank account number.
UPDATE: Saugus: Motorcyclist injured in Bouquet Canyon crash
One person was transported to the hospital after being injured in a motorcycle crash in front of Big Oaks Lodge on Bouquet Canyon Road Friday morning, an official with the California Highway Patrol said.
UPDATED: Toll lanes proposal draws crowd
A proposal to charge tolls to offset the cost of constructing two new carpool lanes on Interstate 5 through the Santa Clarita Valley came under fire from residents during a public hearing Thursday night in City Hall.
Dodgers shuttle service begins Friday
Starting Friday, Santa Clarita Valley Dodger fans can take a free bus shuttle service between Union Station and Dodger Stadium.
