Santa Clarita has a long history of immigration, much like the rest of the LA area and wider California. Recent immigration bills have been highlighted by the Los Angeles Daily News as opportunities for the city’s undocumented residents to enjoy recognition for their contribution to the surrounding area. Yet city lawmakers have, in the past, shown a more conservative view on the topic. With ...

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, co-sponsored a bill which would change laws affecting those who have been victims of crimes in sanctuary cities, such as Los Angeles, holding these cities responsible for certain actions. The upcoming bill, co-sponsored by Garcia and labeled the “Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act,” was crafted to address crimes committed by undocumented immigrants in ...