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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Polls are open until 8 p.m. today, plus a state audit on Chiquita Canyon

Plus, a state audit calls the county's Chiquita Canyon Landfill response incomplete.

The Daily Santa Clarita team2 stories12 sources5 min read

ElectionTop story

Election Day is here, and L.A. County polls are open until 8 p.m.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today

Los Angeles County vote centers on Election Day, Tue., Nov. 3

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 8 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Polls are open
Mail ballots
Back by 8 p.m.

Source: The San Fernando Valley Sun

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7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Polls are open
Mail ballotsBack by 8 p.m.

If you haven't voted yet, today's the day. Some Santa Clarita Valley residents have already mailed in their ballots, while many others have been gearing up to vote in person. We suggest going early if you can.

The San Fernando Valley Sun says vote-by-mail ballots can also be returned to an official drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk says 646 Vote Centers are open countywide every day through Election Day.

646Vote Centers open countywide every day through Election Day

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that 523 additional Vote Centers would open Saturday, Oct. 31.

Source: SCVNews.com

  • Find a drop box or : locator.lavote.gov
  • Track your ballot: california.ballottrax.net
  • Preview your ballot: CalMatters' free My Ballot tool

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Chiquita Canyon

A state audit says L.A. County's Chiquita Canyon Landfill response was incomplete

A state audit calls the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's response to the crisis "incomplete." Lawmakers took it up at a public hearing in Castaic on Thursday, Oct. 29. KHTS Radio reports the landfill has had an underground chemical reaction since early 2022.

One of the audit's most significant findings: it took the department 657 days to direct the landfill operator to provide relocation assistance to nearby residents. During the Aliso Canyon gas leak, a similar directive took 22 days.

Relocation help took 657 days at Chiquita Canyon, versus 22 at Aliso Canyon

Source: KHTS Radio

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Chiquita Canyon landfill657 days
Aliso Canyon gas leak22 days
  • Concern 1: missed chances to better protect public health
  • Concern 2: limited communication and community engagement
  • Concern 3: response inconsistent with other environmental emergencies

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, who requested the audit, said, "I give an F for its response to this public health crisis." She called for the leadership's resignation, or for the Board of Supervisors to replace them, if the recommendations aren't carried out. No department representatives attended the hearing.

The Chiquita Canyon audit went from request to hearing

  1. Early 2022An underground chemical reaction begins at .
  2. Sept. 2026The State Auditor's report is released after Schiavo's request.
  3. Oct. 29The Joint Legislative Audit Committee holds a public hearing in Castaic.

Sources: KHTS Radio, scvnews.com

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News Notes

Hart board

The William S. Hart Union High School District's Governing Board of Trustees meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a closed session at 5:45 p.m. and an open session at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery in Old Town Newhall hosts a 5-8 p.m. reception for its In Pieces exhibit, which runs Nov. 6-29. SCVNews.com

Three local dates land in the next few days

  1. Nov. 4Hart Board of Trustees meets, with its open session at 7 p.m.
  2. Nov. 7Santa Clarita Transit starts an updated bus schedule on Routes 5 and 6.
  3. Nov. 7SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall hosts the In Pieces opening reception, 5-8 p.m.

Source: SCVNews.com

Transit

Beginning Saturday, Nov. 7, Santa Clarita Transit will run an updated local bus schedule with significant improvements to Routes 5 and 6. The changes include service to the new Vista Canyon Regional Transit Center. SCVNews.com

Castaic Lake

The L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation has issued a Harmful Algae Warning for Upper Castaic Lake. No water contact is allowed until further notice. SCVNews.com

Playoffs

Five Santa Clarita Valley teams made the CIF Southern Section football playoffs: three Foothill League teams in 11-man and two Heritage League programs in 8-man as at-large selections. In Division 3, Valencia (8-2) visits La Serna (9-1). KHTS Radio

Aliso Canyon

The first $20 million in incentive funding from the Aliso Canyon settlement is now available to home and building owners affected by the 2015 blowout. It helps them replace gas-powered appliances with electric ones. Telemundo 52 also reported the $40 million total for heat pumps, electric stoves, water heaters and other appliances. Spectrum News 1 Los AngelesTelemundo 52

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The Wrap

Santa Clarita keeps turning up on the winners' list. Six productions filmed in the Santa Clarita Valley took home honors at the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, led by "Spider-Noir" with five wins. "Beef" and "Love on the Spectrum" won three each. Seven productions are filming in the SCV this week, so keep an eye out. Lights, camera, Santa Clarita.

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Daily Santa Claritato me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Polls are open until 8 p.m. today, plus a state audit on Chiquita Canyon

Plus, a state audit calls the county's Chiquita Canyon Landfill response incomplete.

The TLDR

  1. Election Day: polls are open until 8 p.m. today
  2. State audit calls the county's Chiquita Canyon response incomplete
  3. Hart board meets Wed., Nov. 4, with open session at 7 p.m.
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