Updates
Upcoming Public Hearings
Mon, May 14th, 2012
See our TOPICS page for Upcoming Public Hearings.
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing for Updated Agua Dulce CSD details added on TOPICS page--May 22, 2012.
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Closures for SR-14 Rehabilitation Project
Mon, May 14th, 2012
Closure Dates: Friday, May 11, to Friday, May 18.
See the UPDATE page for Lane and Ramp Closures.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes and ramps listed below as part of a $40 million pavement rehabilitation project on the Antelope Freeway (SR-14) between Via Princessa and Mountain Springs Road. Closures are subject to change. Detours will be signed.
For the safety of the construction crew and motorists, please be attentive to closures, slow for the cone zone, and move over one lane where possible.
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Caltrans to Begin Improvements on SR-14
Mon, Apr 16th, 2012
Caltrans will begin pavement improvements on the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) on Tuesday, April 17. The project will replace slabs in both directions of SR-14 between Mountain Springs Road in the City of Palmdale and Via Princessa in the City of Santa Clarita, a distance of about 20.5 miles. Additionally, the project will replace slabs on ramps, lay new asphalt on shoulders, seal joints and re-stripe the freeway.
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Vasquez Canyon Road Resurfacing
Fri, Apr 13th, 2012
The County has a road resurfacing project on Vasquez Canyon Road from 350 feet east of Bouquet Canyon Road to Sierra Highway. The construction is scheduled to start on Saturday, April 21, 2012, weather permitting, and will take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
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Next Community Meeting Agenda Highlights
Sat, Apr 14th, 2012
May 9, 2012 Agua Dulce Town Council Meeting: Presentation by Agua Dulce Women's Club on the Women's Club Building improvements, renovations, and remodel. Hear the latest on the Revised Community Standards that will go before Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on May 22 for approval. Reports on High Speed Rail, Upcoming Public Hearings, and much more.
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Pacific Crest Trail through Vasquez Rocks
Sun, Apr 17th, 2011
The Pacific Crest Trail Association presented details of a plan to relocate the current trail route within Vasquez Rocks Park to offer hikers and equestrians a more scenic route through the park. We have posted the materials they shared with us at the April 13, 2011 ADTC meeting in the Topics section of this website.
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High Desert Corridor Project
Sat, Apr 16th, 2011
The MTA and Caltrans are involved in a joint project that proposes to link SR-14 in Los Angeles County with SR-18 in San Bernadino County. For more information on the public input sessions, the Draft EIR or route alternatives, please visit their website at http://www.metro.net/hdc.
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LA Country Board of Supervisors pass Puppy Mill Ordinance
Thu, Mar 17th, 2011
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday March 15th passed an ordinance intended to reduce animal cruelty associated with puppy mills run by irresponsible breeders. The ordinance was spearheaded by Supervisor Michael Antonovich, an animal lover who presents a dog or cat for adoption at virtually every board meeting he attends.
"This ordinance will close puppy mills, which have historically abused animals by placing them in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions without adequate veterinary care, food and water," Antonovich said.
Under the new rules, breeders will be required to:
-- wait until dogs are at least 12 months old before breeding them;
-- keep puppies on premises until they are at least eight weeks old;
-- separate pregnant females at least three days before they give birth;
-- and provide nesting boxes for the mothers and their puppies.
All new pups will have to be microchipped or tattooed at four months, so that they can be identified by county officials tracking health concerns. Pet stores will have to disclose the source of their animals.
The full text of the ordinance, which also prohibits individual pet owners from tying dogs to a fence or a tree for long periods of time, or using a choke collar to tie a dog to a running line, can be found at http://animalcare.lacounty.gov.
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"County Trails Manual" meeting in Acton February 24th
Fri, Feb 11th, 2011
Thursday Feb 24th at the Acton Community Center, 3642 Nickels St in Acton - the County Parks and Rec will be holding a meeting calling for public input on their upcoming "Trails Guidelines."
The document can be accessed at www.lacountytrailsmanual.com.
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LA County Plastic Bag Ban Clears First Hurdle
Tue, Nov 16th, 2010
-- By the CNN Wire Staff November 16, 2010 8:15 p.m. EST
(CNN) -- The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a preliminary ordinance that bans plastic bags at supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The final ordinance will be drafted and voted on next week, and if approved then, the ban will go into effect on July 1, 2011, for some stores and January 1, 2012 for all stores, said Brian Lew, spokesman for the board of supervisors. The preliminary measure passed on a 3-1 vote. However, one supervisor who supports the measure was absent, so next week's final vote could be 4-1. In addition to banning plastic bags, the ordinance would require stores that provide recyclable paper bags to charge 10 cents per bag.
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Town Council Installation and December Meeting Scheduled
Mon, Nov 22nd, 2010
Due to holiday schdule conflicts, the December meeting of the Agua Dulce Town Council may be scheduled for a new time and new venue. Watch this space for details.
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Next Agua Dulce Town Council Meeting
Wed, Sep 29th, 2010
The next meeting of the Agua Dulce Town Council will be held (tentatively - subject to change due to holidays) December 14, 2010 at the Agua Dulce Women's Club, beginning at 6 pm with an administrative meeting, and continuing at 7 pm with the more general business of the Council. The public is welcome to attend both. The agenda for the December meeting will include installation of newly-elected councilmembers. If you would like to be on the agenda for December please contact Don Henry, President.
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Hearings for One Valley One Vision (OVOV)
Wed, Sep 8th, 2010
ONE VALLEY ONE VISION is a joint effort between the County of Los Angeles, the City of Santa Clarita and Valley residents and businesses to create a single vision and guidelines for the future growth of the Valley and the preservation of natural resources. Initiated in 2000, the result of this project will be a General Plan document and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the buildout of the entire Santa Clarita Valley. The Planning Area (PA) includes the City and its four communities: Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus and Valencia and the County communities of Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde, Agua Dulce and the future Newhall Ranch.
Meeting Schedule
The first public hearing for OVOV is scheduled for October 5th, 2010, with the Planning Comission. Additonal public hearings are expected in November and December.
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