Santa Clarita Weekly delivers clear, smart, and locally grounded analysis of the issues shaping our community and our country. Each week, the show connects national politics, democracy, and policy debates to what they mean for the Santa Clarita Valley — breaking down complex stories, holding power to account, and centering the voices and values of local residents. Thoughtful, fact-driven, and community-focused, Santa Clarita Weekly is a space for understanding, conversation, and civic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
This week on Santa Clarita Weekly, we sit down with Stacy Fortner, candidate for the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board in Trustee Area 5.
Stacy discusses why she is running and shares her vision for protecting academic excellence, expanding career and technical education, supporting student well-being, and ensuring every student has a safe and supportive learning environment. We also discuss the challenges facing the Hart District—including declining enrollment, long-term budget pressures and staff morale—and the importance of transparency, fiscal responsibility and listening to students, families and educators.
23 Sept 2026
Santa Clarita Weekly | September 9, 2026
This special episode of Santa Clarita Weekly features the complete press conference held by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo to celebrate the passage of AB 28, the Landfill Safety Act.
The legislation was written in direct response to the ongoing Chiquita Canyon Landfill disaster in Castaic, where an underground fire and elevated-temperature event have threatened public health and harmed surrounding communities. Assemblywoman Schiavo discusses how the crisis exposed serious gaps in landfill oversight and how AB 28 will strengthen monitoring, require earlier warnings and corrective action, and hold landfill operators accountable.
Recorded as the legislation was heading to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, the press conference also recognizes the residents and community advocates who fought for action. Since this event was recorded, AB 28 has officially become California law.
23 Sept 2026
Santa Clarita Weekly | September 2, 2026
This week on Santa Clarita Weekly, we return to Newhall Park to hear from four local school board candidates: Julee Brooks, running for the William S. Hart School Board in Trustee Area 2; Chris Trunkey, the incumbent Saugus Union School District board member seeking reelection in Trustee Area 5; Larry Grable, running in Trustee Area 1; and Alisa Gentry, running in Trustee Area 2.
We then examine recent changes at the FDA and consider how they may be affecting public health. Finally, we discuss President Donald Trump’s controversial directive to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” for federal use.
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