On Monday, State Assemblymember Suzette Valladares, R- Santa Clarita, gave a statement on her opinions about Assembly Bill (AB) 1400, known as the “California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act.” A statement was released by Assemblymember Valladares on Jan. 31 on the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act, a bill seeking to set up a statewide universal single-payer health ...

In an effort to alleviate supply-chain congestion, Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and a group of bipartisan lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging executive action in aiding agricultural producers and small business owners who rely on exports for revenue.  In the letter, lawmakers stressed the detrimental impact supply-chain congestion has not only on import distribution, but particularly ...

A bill by Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, that would provide increased access to state childcare services passed the Assembly with no opposition Thursday. Assembly Bill 321 (AB 321), would make low-income dual language learners eligible for priority enrollment in state childcare services and preschools, according to Valladares’ office. “This bill helps low-income, dual language learners gain access to vitally ...

Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, who is running for re-election to the California State Assembly in the newly drawn 40th Assembly District, announced a key endorsement from Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Tuesday. “I have known Suzette for many years not only as a legislator but also as a true friend. Suzette will be a strong voice ...

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, released a statement Tuesday in response to the escalation of Russia’s threat to invade Ukraine. “The goal of sustaining stability in contentious regions requires one of two things: 1, Meaningful and strong strategic partnerships (like the U.S. has with Israel in the Middle East, or 2, A unilateral qualitative advantage held by a single nation ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, a strong advocate of the film and television industry,  announced Tuesday that Senate Bill 485 (SB 485) has been unanimously approved by the Senate.  If passed into law, SB 485 would extend the Film and Television Tax Credit until 2030, according to Wilk “This legislation is not only an investment in California’s economy, but an ...

Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean filed paperwork earlier this month, announcing her campaign for a seat in the 2022 City Council elections in the coming fall. In paperwork filed with the City of Santa Clarita on Wednesday, Jan. 12 McLean announced her intention to run for re-election this fall. First elected in 2002, McLean has served as mayor four ...

In response to the rampant railroad theft across California, Senator Scott Wilk and Congressman Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) are urging democratic politicians to change their “lenient” policies that allow criminals to exploit California’s legislation for their gain.  Photographs of train tracks littered with ransacked packages of Amazon and UPS boxes, unused at-home coronavirus tests, epi pens and more made national ...

On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Garcia, R- Santa Clarita, interviewed live on-air with KHTS to discuss economic issues, inflation and North Korean rocket launches. Congressman Garcia spoke about rising inflation in the United States, North Korean missile tests and other topics live on-air with KHTS. “Unfortunately, this is one of those evil dynamics; inflation doesn’t care who you are and doesn’t ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday  Senate Bill 485 (SB 485) extending the Film and Television Tax Credit until 2030, was approved by the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance.  Wilk authored  SB 485 with Senator Anthony Portantino D-La Cañada Flintridge. “The film industry plays a vital role in California’s economy. (Last year) was a blockbuster year for Santa ...