While the 2022 elections are over a year away, the race for the Santa Clarita City Council already has a sizable group of candidates running. There’s psychiatrist Dr. Aakash Ahuja, who ran last year and reached sixth place; Joe Messina, William S. Hart Union High School District Board trustee and conservative radio host; David Barlavi, […]
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Opposing school board members eye seats for Santa Clarita City Council in 2022
Believe it or not, campaigns for next year’s municipal elections have already begun, with a cadre of candidates looking to unseat three incumbents up for re-election on the Santa Clarita City Council. The first candidate to announce his campaign was David Barlavi on June 17. An attorney and member of the Saugus Union School District […]
“I want to serve the community”: Selina Thomas talks about second run for city council
Following a run in 2020, human resource professional Selina Thomas launched her second run for the Santa Clarita City Council in the 2022 election back in June. Looking back on the 2020 race, Thomas said she learned to start her campaign earlier. “I learned so much that you need more time for people to get […]
Selina Thomas: A subtle change for the better
Subtle symbols ring loudly for some. In recent weeks there was a subtle reminder of a painful period in our country‘s history with a decal of a Confederate battle flag displayed on a truck during a Fourth of July parade in Downtown Newhall. Some may say, “What is the outcry? What is the issue? It […]
In 4-1 vote, Hart “Indian” set to retire by 2025; Fernandeño Tataviam to be honored
Tensions were high at the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board voted Wednesday to retire William S. Hart High School’s “Indian” mascot no later than June 30, 2025. A motion introduced by governing board assistant clerk Bob Jensen passed with a 4-1 vote, effectively retiring the Hart High School “Indian” mascot in […]
