Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is set to host a tele-town hall Friday, along with health leaders from across the community, officials said. The tele-town hall on April 3 is expected to discuss local measures to address the healthcare crisis and mental health resources available, according to Smith’s office. “During these unprecedented times, I’m grateful to our community leaders and ...

Assemblymember Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, introduced Assembly Bill 2379 Tuesday, which qualifies disaster preparedness items for tax-free purchase, officials said. The bill would exempt the sale, storage, use or consumption of emergency preparedness items from taxes across the state of California, according to Smith’s office. “It’s devastating to witness one wildfire after another endanger lives, ruin family homes and threaten ...

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, sat down with KHTS live on-air to discuss her run for Congress this week. Smith announced her candidacy for the 25th District after the resignation of former Congresswoman Katie Hill in October. “Giving what you see around the country with special elections, you end up in a dynamic that election gets so much national press ...

Host: Devon Miller Topic: 25th Congressional District Guest: Assemblywoman Christy Smith Right Click Here To Download! Click Here To Listen! Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, sat down with KHTS live on-air to discuss her run for Congress this week. For the full list of the KHTS Podcasts! Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita News alerts delivered right to your inbox. ...

State Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, have both been given an “A” grade by PawPAC for animal rights legislation, officials said Tuesday.  PawPAC, an organization dedicated to the passage of humane laws for animals, has compiled a scorecard for legislators based on their voting records in 2019, according to the organization.  Wilk carried Senate ...

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday that Assembly Bill 853 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. The bill addresses college affordability and allows for the ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan to directly pay for living expenses such as rent, according to Smith’s office. “The opportunity for a better life often lies with access to education, ...

Assemblymember Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday that Assembly Bill 629 unanimously passed the State Assembly and is now headed to the Senate, officials said. AB 629 is set to help victims of human trafficking rebuild their lives, according to Smith’s office. “Victims of human trafficking experience unimaginable trauma and violence,” Smith said. “In order to restore justice, we must ...

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, formally launched her 2020 run for the 38th Assembly District Tuesday, officials said. Smith was elected in 2018, unseating former Assemblyman Dante Acosta, and is now moving onto the 2020 election. “At a time of so much division across our nation, I’m proud to say that in the California State Assembly, we’re working hard every ...

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, chaired the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management’s informational hearing on wildfires in California Tuesday morning, officials said. The hearing was focused on the state’s level of preparation for dealing with the “new normal” of fighting wildfires after the devastating Camp Fire in Nov. 2018 and to strive to make a safer California, according to ...