00:00:00 In this section of the Santa Clarita City Council Meeting, Council Member West gives the invocation in honor of Cesar Chavez, a man who dedicated his life to promoting the rights of Farm Workers and other marginalized communities. Chavez believed in peaceful protest, non-violence, and fought for better working conditions and higher wages for Farm Workers. His activism led to real change that can still be seen today, including the passage of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act in California. President Bill Clinton awarded Chavez posthumously the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civil war award. The council then proceeds …
Saugus Union School District Meeting January 31, 2023
00:00:00 Tonight, the last day of the month, the Saugus Union School district is celebrating its students. The board of directors thanks them for all the hard work they do and presents them with small presents. There is no formal agenda for the meeting, but during announcements, the board reminds the students that it is not part of their regular agenda and it is a surprise. There is a recognition time for the students who have received awards. One student, from Bridgeport, Amelia Tucker, is recognized for her excellent academics and leadership skills in the classroom and in community activities. Another, …