Smith appointed to Delta Stewardship Council
FILE PHOTO Assemblywoman Christy Smith represents the 38th Assembly District, which includes Agua Dulce, Castaic, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and the northern San Fernando Valley. 08-16-19 BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

Smith appointed to Delta Stewardship Council

Former Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, has been appointed as a member of the California Delta Stewardship Council, board officials announced Tuesday.  Smith officially began her role Feb. 10 after…

Smith files to run for CA-25 in 2022
Christy Smith speaks at an event on election night on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 as preliminary vote tallies dropped, showing that she was in the lead in the 25th Congressional District race. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Smith files to run for CA-25 in 2022

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, has filed paperwork to run in California’s 25th Congressional District in 2022.  Her statement of candidacy was submitted on Nov. 20, joining dozens of others…

CA-25: Smith concedes race, Garcia declares himself victor
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

CA-25: Smith concedes race, Garcia declares himself victor

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, conceded Monday in the 25th Congressional District race as final ballot counts from L.A. and Ventura counties confirmed the reelection of Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa…

CA-25 election: Garcia’s narrow lead endures
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

CA-25 election: Garcia’s narrow lead endures

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, slightly extended his lead Thursday over challenger Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, in the 25th Congressional District race. Garcia’s narrow edge was only 466 votes…

Garcia maintains slim lead in CA-25 election
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Garcia maintains slim lead in CA-25 election

The gap in votes for California’s 25th Congressional District election has slightly widened with just more than a 400-vote difference, keeping incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, in the lead,…

Garcia and Wilk lead their races, Valladares declares victory in 38th Assembly
State Assembly candidate Suzette Martinez Valladares speaks to supporters as the early returns come in at a GOP election night party held in Valencia on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Garcia and Wilk lead their races, Valladares declares victory in 38th Assembly

Yet-to-be counted ballots could make all the difference in five California elections, including the races for the state’s 25th Congressional District and the 21st Senate District, where candidates face a…

Smith, Garcia neck and neck at 50%
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Smith, Garcia neck and neck at 50%

The race for California’s 25th Congressional District all but tied Thursday as Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith and Republican Rep. Mike Garcia reached 50-50% of the vote, making the election one…

CA-25: Smith maintains slight lead against incumbent Garcia
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

CA-25: Smith maintains slight lead against incumbent Garcia

The vote count will continue for several days as an unknown number of outstanding ballots have yet to be processed but one thing is certain: Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith maintained…

Early returns show Smith in the lead for CA-25
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Early returns show Smith in the lead for CA-25

Election Day has finally passed, but a winner for the highly contested 25th Congressional District is far from official amid an unprecedented amount of mail-in voting.  Early returns Tuesday showed…

CA lawmakers urge Newsom to issue guidelines to allow theme parks to reopen
FILE PHOTO: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

CA lawmakers urge Newsom to issue guidelines to allow theme parks to reopen

More than a dozen state legislators are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to issue COVID-19 safety guidelines that would allow theme parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain to reopen.  The bipartisan…

SCV lawmakers respond to Newsom’s plan to streamline unemployment claims
Signal file photo of the state's Capitol building in Sacramento

SCV lawmakers respond to Newsom’s plan to streamline unemployment claims

California’s plan to address a backlog of about 1 million unemployment benefit claims could take two months to clear. Santa Clarita Valley’s state lawmakers said Friday more needs to be…

State officials offer COVID-19 resources for business community
From left, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, State Treasurer Fiona Ma and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, took part in the SCV Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Sacramento Update on Friday, July 17, 2020. Courtesy photo

State officials offer COVID-19 resources for business community

The Santa Clarita Valley business community had a chance Friday to hear from top state elected officials regarding Sacramento’s response to the COVID-19 crisis that directly affects the workforce.  The…

SCV Chamber of Commerce to host Sacramento Update
From left, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, State Treasurer Fiona Ma and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, are expected to participate in the update,Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, State Treasurer Fiona Ma and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, are expected to participate in the update. The webinar is set for 2 p.m. July 17, 2020. Courtesy photos

SCV Chamber of Commerce to host Sacramento Update

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Sacramento Update, with an update from state officials, including the lieutenant governor and state treasurer. The special update is the…

School safety: Smith’s emergency assistance bill heads to Senate
FILE PHOTO Assemblywoman Christy Smith represents the 38th Assembly District, which includes Agua Dulce, Castaic, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and the northern San Fernando Valley. 08-16-19 BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

School safety: Smith’s emergency assistance bill heads to Senate

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday her bill to create a task force within the state’s Department of Education to help schools and their districts during emergencies is on…

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