Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, passed a resolution on the Assembly floor on Monday, naming May 7 as “Day of the Teacher” in an effort to celebrate the contributions of California educators. Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! I was proud to present #HR30 yesterday on the Floor, officially declaring today as #TeachersDay across CA. Thank you to our teachers for all you do. ...

Assemblymember Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday that Assembly Bill 1809 has passed the Accountability and Administrative Review Committee and is now headed on to the next phase of becoming law. AB 1809 is set to ensure that Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) programs are doing the most effective job of serving those who have served. DVBE offers veterans the ...

Assemblymember Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday Assembly Bill 1729 passed the Higher Education Committee and heads to the next phase of becoming law, officials said. AB 1729 is set to allow for a greater number of high school students to enroll in certain community college courses during the summer, helping students get ahead on college course requirements, according to ...

Congresswoman Katie Hill and Assemblywoman Christy Smith spoke to a crowd of dozens of members of the Santa Clarita Muslim community Sunday evening. The local leaders were hosted by Moazzem Chowdhury, a member of the Unity Center of Santa Clarita, to “make a meaningful connection” with the newly-elected lawmakers. “This event is just a way for our community to get ...

Assembly Bill (AB) 1637, co-authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, passed through the Assembly Judiciary Committee with a unanimous vote Tuesday and is expected to proceed to the assembly floor for a vote. The bill is intended to allow the State Controller’s Office (SCO) to return unclaimed property to state and local entities ...

College of the Canyons is scheduled to host a free event focused on sexual harassment and assault prevention this month. COC officials are set to host “Wake Up, Stand Up,” a sexual harassment and assault prevention seminar for students, created and run by students from all over Santa Clarita, according to event organizers. “At the event, there will be a ...

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday that legislation she helped write was selected as a priority bill on the 2019 agenda for the California Women’s Caucus. Assembly Bill 629 seeks to compensate victims of human trafficking for their economic losses as a result of enslavement. The bill is a joint author venture with Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, according to officials. ...

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, received approval on Assembly Bills 853 and 1051 in the Higher Education Committee Tuesday. Both bills are dedicated to advancing the higher education experience, creating more opportunity for students and faculty, according to officials. AB 853 addresses one of the larger financial burdens of paying for college — rent. Currently, ScholarShare, a college savings plan, ...

The 2019 College of the Canyons Women’s Conference returned with the theme “Purpose, Potential, Passion and Peace,” in the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on Saturday. During the sold-out event, a wide range of topics were covered, including interviewing, networking, and leadership. Event organizers planned a lineup of presenters and breakout sessions designed to help attendees find “Purpose, ...

The 14th Annual KHTS Sacramento Road Trip has come to an end after over 100 Santa Clarita residents joined Senator Scott Wilk in the state’s capital to advocate for the community. Wilk was joined by Assemblywoman Christy Smith and Assemblyman Tom Lackey, who discussed a variety of topics, including the California budget and education. “This year was one of the ...