Wednesday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced his first bill in the 119th Congress, to provide tax relief for residents in his district impacted by the Chiquita Canyon landfill. Chiquita Canyon Landfill, which has been repeatedly cited and warned for polluting the air, water, and land in nearby neighborhoods, provides financial relief for residents affected by the toxic pollutants. The Chiquita Canyon ...

Tuesday, Senator Suzette Martinez-Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, joined Legislative Republicans to call on the U.S. Department of Energy to intervene against state and local efforts to ban natural gas, which drive up costs and limit consumer choice. In a letter sent to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Valladares urged the federal government to block regulations that would effectively prohibit Californians from purchasing ...

Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, is reaching out to share legislation she introduced this week to help safeguard our communities from the devastating wildfires and protect victims from opportunistic criminals during these emergencies. Make Impersonating Emergency Responders a Felony This bill will allow prosecutors to bring felony charges against those who impersonate police officers or firefighters during a state of emergency. ...

In response to recent federal actions that puts affordability, public safety, and many essential services at risk, Monday Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, stood firm in her oath to protect and defend the constitution and her commitment to protect Californian’s safety and hard earned tax dollars. “Families in our district and across California work hard and pay their fair share in ...

Monday, Senator Suzette Martinez-Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, introduced a package of legislation aimed at preventing wildfires and increasing penalties for criminals who prey on victims during these devastating events. With the goal of safeguarding communities and ensuring swift recovery, these proposed laws would address both the growing threat of wildfires and the need for stronger protections for those affected, according to ...

Thursday, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, signed onto a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) opposing their vote approving Southern California Edison’s (SCE) latest rate hike proposal. The approved increase forces ratepayers to cover the utility’s liability for the devastating 2017 Thomas Fire, raising concerns about additional costs being passed onto consumers for the 2018 Woolsey Fire and beyond. ...

Senator Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, is scheduled to host a community swearing-in ceremony this week as she takes the oath of office to represent Senate District 23.  This event is set to bring together community leaders, family, friends and supporters to celebrate this important occasion.  Members of the community are invited to join as Valladares’ office marks the beginning of ...

The Santa Clarita City Council revealed Tuesday that a letter had been sent to Southern California Edison to seek a solution for the repeated and often days-long Public Safety Power Shut-offs plaguing the community. During the meeting, Mayor Bill Miranda revealed that the City Council has sent a letter to Stephen D. Powell, the president and CEO of Southern California ...

Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R – Santa Clarita) released the following statement about President Donald J. Trump’s rally to support his “Not Tax on Tips” proposal:  “I am encouraged to see the President is following through on his ‘no tax on tips’ campaign promise, and continuing to build support for it. On the first day of California’s legislative session, I ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has been reappointed by Speaker Robert Rivas to the Utilities & Energy Committee, Health Committee, and continues as Chair of Military & Veteran Affairs Committee. She has also been newly appointed to the Banking and Finance Committee and the Budget Committee, including the budget subcommittee focused on health. In response to the announcement, Assemblywoman Schiavo released the ...