Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced the approval of $1.8 million by the State Allocation Board for the construction of new classrooms in the Hesperia Unified School District.“Success in life starts in the classroom. Investing in our students, making sure they get the education they deserve in new, well-equipped classrooms, is vital to ensuring that early success,” said Senator Wilk. “Quality education is something I care deeply about, and I am so grateful to see these funds invested in the High Desert community. Congratulations!”The funds, amounting to...
Senator Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita has announced that El Montecito Mexican and American Restaurant in Adelanto has been chosen as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month. The recognition comes as a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the restaurant owners, Moises and Rosario Montes."Starting from humble beginnings, husband and wife team Moises and Rosario Montes are the prime example of what it means to achieve the American Dream," Senator Wilk praised. "Their passion for great food, coupled with their commitment to community service, has made El...
There were 86 companies in cities associated with San Bernardino County that received 86 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Cities located within San Bernardino County saw 2,008 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of February, according to the State Bar of California.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte (CA-23) has introduced legislation aimed at reducing the United States' dependence on foreign nations, particularly China, for critical minerals essential for various industries. The bill, known as the Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act, seeks to bolster domestic production and recycling of critical minerals crucial for national security and economic competitiveness.In a statement, Rep. Jay Obernolte emphasized the significance of critical minerals, stating, "Critical minerals are essential to our economy, our...
Of the 2,171,071 citizens living in San Bernardino County in 2021, 73.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,597,087 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Senator Scott Wilk's proposal to investigate the possibility of establishing a California State University Campus in the High Desert has advanced, having successfully passed the Senate Education Committee. Wilk emphasized the potential benefits of such a campus, stating, “The High Desert is an oasis of affordability and growth in California, but there is still so much more potential worth tapping into. Creating easier access to higher education would significantly cut down students’ commute times, alleviate overcrowding at current CSUs, and benefit people in rural regions...
Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) celebrated a significant milestone as his proposal to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free successfully moved out of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee. Speaking on the matter, Senator Wilk emphasized the importance of providing financial relief to wildfire victims without the burden of taxation. He stated, “The last thing people deserve after losing their home to wildfire is a tax on the money that’s meant to help restart their life.”The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 1004 (SB 1004), aims to exempt settlement payments...