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Former President Barack Obama Endorses Christy Smith In CA-25 Special Election

Former President Barack Obama Endorses Christy Smith In CA-25 Special Election

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, was endorsed by former President Barack Obama in the May 12 special congressional election against Republican candidate Mike Garcia on Tuesday. “Now, more than ever, we need pragmatic, experienced and effective leaders in Washington,” said Obama in a statement. “I’m proud to endorse Christy Smith in the May 12 special election for Congress because she ...

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Former President Barack Obama Announces SoCal Speech Backing Katie Hill

Former President Barack Obama Endorses Christy Smith In CA-25 Special Election

The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday that former President Barack Obama is making a campaign stop in Southern California, and is set to be joined on-stage by Democratic congressional candidate, Katie Hill. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Times said that Obama plans to make a stop Saturday in Orange County ...

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Obama Declares Portion Of San Gabriel Mountains As National Monument

Feedback from Santa Clarita Valley residents on the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Management Plan, is welcomed by the officials of the Angeles National Forest, officials said Wednesday.

Half of the San Gabriel Mountains, east of Santa Clarita, were recently declared a National Monument by President Barack Obama. The president is scheduled to sign the executive order Friday at 1 p.m. at Frank G. Bonelli Park in San Dimas. The park, like much of the affected mountain area, is in the congressional district of Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, ...

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Obama Talks About ISIL Plan, McKeon Discusses Military Response

President Barack Obama laid out America’s strategy for the response to ISIS, a growing threat challenging the stability of one of the most volatile areas of the world. “I have made it clear that we will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country, wherever they are,” Obama said Wednesday in a national address. “This is a core principle of my presidency: If you threaten America, you will find no safe haven.” Local Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, gave the plan a mixed review, with the House Armed Services chairman praising the call to action, but cautioning against anything but a “robust” military response.

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