Assemblymember Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Monday Assembly Bill (AB) 3267 passed the Assembly floor unanimously with bipartisan support, officials said. AB 3267 requires the Office of Emergency Services to work with the access and functional needs community to update the State Emergency Plan, for when major disasters occur such as brush fires, can to Smith office. “We have seen ...

As protests break out around the nation over the death of George Floyd, an African American man who was arrested in Minneapolis and subsequently died in police custody, residents and officials in Santa Clarita have begun to share their thoughts and reactions towards the incident. On Friday, a lone woman carrying two signs walked back and forth on the corner ...

As Election Day nears, candidates for the 25th Congressional District are preparing for the final hours before the special election. Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and Republican candidate and Navy veteran Mike Garcia are set to face off once again Tuesday for the remaining duration of former Rep. Katie Hill’s seat in Congress.  This is the first election in California ...

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 ...

Host: Jason Downs and Lou Esbin Guests: Christy Smith Topic: Interviewing Christy Smith Common Ground – Interviewing Christy Smith – May 04, 2020 On this episode of Common Ground, our host Jason Downs talks with Politician Christy Smith regarding her campaign on filling in the  California House seat. Jason starts off the show by talking with Christy Smith in a pre-recorded ...

As the May 12 special election for California’s 25th Congressional seat approaches, Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, reported a slight fundraising lead over Republican opponent and Navy veteran, Mike Garcia. On Wednesday, Smith’s campaign reported that they had raised $726,522.02 between Feb.13 and March 31. “Over her career in public service, Christy has demonstrated her track record of fiscal responsibility ...

Hundreds of thousands of Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballots have been mailed as Los Angeles County prepares for the election amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Monday.  The process of mailing 350,916 Vote-by-Mail ballots for the May 12 Congressional District 25 Special General Election between Mike Garcia and Christy Smith started Monday, according to the office of the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder/county ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host a virtual Congressional Candidate Forum later this month which is set to feature Assemblymember Christy Smith and Mike Garcia, officials said Friday.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the forum is set to be live-streamed on Friday, April 24, for all to access online as each candidate shares their positions on ...

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact the country, Republican Congressional candidate Mike Garcia has begun hosting virtual town halls in an effort to remain connected to constituents while also being mindful of the spread of COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses, organizations and residents to change their approach to day-to-day life, including congressional candidates vying for the ...

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 ...