On Wednesday, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) announced that he secured more than $3 million for local law enforcement and public safety initiatives across the Santa Clarita, Antelope, and San Fernando Valleys. “This year, I was proud to advocate for important community projects that will keep families in our area safe and supported,” Whitesides said. “From strengthening emergency response capabilities for ...

Wednesday, on the one-year anniversary of the devastating Southern California wildfires, Rep. George Whitesides led a letter with 42 members of the California delegation demanding immediate federal action to support survivors and strengthen long-term wildfire resilience, calling on the White House and Congress to deliver long-overdue supplemental disaster funding. At a press conference commemorating the anniversary, Rep. Whitesides honored the ...

Thursday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati. Gautham was joined by fellow student Eric Lee to form MathViz’s two-person team. “Congratulations to the MathViz team for their impressive AI-driven platform which will make learning math ...

Thursday, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA-27) and Rep. Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-6) introduced the “National Scam Prevention Coordination Act,” legislation that would establish an office in the White House to oversee and coordinate the implementation of a national strategy for fraud and scam prevention. Rep. Jefferson Shreve is the chair of the bipartisan Stop Scams Caucus, of which Rep. Whitesides is a ...

Representative George Whitesides visited the SCV Senior Center on Friday, presenting a check to support its Meals on Wheels program and joining staff in delivering meals to local seniors. Whitesides presented the donation – totaling several thousand dollars – to SCV Senior Center CEO Kevin MacDonald, who expressed gratitude for the congressman’s continued support. “We’re appreciative of the congressman for ...

On Wednesday, Rep. George Whitesides introduced legislation to designate the Castaic Post Office in honor of the late Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. The Castaic location would be renamed the “Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Post Office” in honor of the fallen officer. “Deputy Clinkunbroomer served the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department with distinction, and devoted his life to protecting our community,” Whitesides said. “His ...

Rain fell steadily over Santa Clarita Friday evening, but it did little to deter the crowd determined to remember the Saugus shooting, the tragedy that forever changed their community.  Umbrellas lined the walkway as parents, students, teachers, advocates and local leaders came together for a solemn Saugus Remembrance Memorial Walk, marking six years since the 2019 Saugus High School shooting. ...

The longest government shutdown in U.S. History ended Wednesday after the House passed a final bill, but what did it cost the nation, and what did Santa Clarita’s Congressman George Whitesides do to fight for the nation? During the government shutdown, Rep. Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, said he advocated to keep federal employees paid and protect health care for millions when ...

Hundreds gathered at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall yesterday morning to honor the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans during Santa Clarita’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony.  The event, rich with reflection and patriotism, featured music, personal tributes, and heartfelt speeches from local and national leaders, all to honor veterans.  The ceremony opened with stirring performances of The Star-Spangled Banner and ...

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House, announced Thursday that she would not be seeking reelection in 2026. Pelosi, 85, will serve out the remainder of her current term through January 3, 2027, after which she plans to retire. “With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative,” she ...