County registrar announces certified election results for 25th District
A woman casts her ballot in a voting voting booth at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex in Castaic on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

County registrar announces certified election results for 25th District

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, led the 25th Congressional District special general election in Los Angeles County by more than 11,000 votes, according to certified results released Monday.  Los Angeles…

State, federal officials respond to Floyd’s death, protests and riots
Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protestors stand on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

State, federal officials respond to Floyd’s death, protests and riots

As demonstrations and riots continue across the country following the death of George Floyd, state and federal elected officials representing the Santa Clarita Valley have called for justice and peaceful…

Smith calling for PPP loan extensions and flexibility
Assemblywoman Christy Smith speaks on the Elected Official Panel during the Regional Center Legislative Town Hall at Bella Vida SCV Senior Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith calling for PPP loan extensions and flexibility

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and other California Assembly members are asking the state congressional delegation to grant loan extensions and flexibility to the Paycheck Protection Program.  The program has…

Additional ballots counted for 25th special election
A woman casts her ballot in a voting voting booth at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex in Castaic on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Additional ballots counted for 25th special election

The ballot tally for the 25th Congressional District special election continued to gradually increase on Thursday for both Republican Mike Garcia and Democrat Christy Smith.  Updated numbers on Thursday showed…

Smith congratulates Garcia in 25th special election
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Smith congratulates Garcia in 25th special election

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, congratulated Republican Mike Garcia for his apparent victory in the race to fill the vacant House seat in the 25th Congressional District special election.  "While…

Smith, Garcia discuss COVID-19 relief funds, business in SCV
25th District congressional candidates Christy Smith (D) and Mike Garcia (R) participate in a virtual candidate forum streamed online Friday afternoon by the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce. April 23, 2020. COURTESY SCV Chamber of Commerce.

Smith, Garcia discuss COVID-19 relief funds, business in SCV

Candidates vying to fill the vacant 25th Congressional District seat discussed Friday their positions on federal COVID-19 relief funds, transportation and other business-related issues affecting the local community during an…

Smith, health officials to host COVID-19 tele-town hall
Assemblywoman Christy Smith speaks on the Elected Official Panel during the Regional Center Legislative Town Hall at Bella Vida SCV Senior Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith, health officials to host COVID-19 tele-town hall

The public will have a chance to tune in and raise questions about health care and mental health resources as it relates to the COVID-19 outbreak in a tele-town hall…

25th District voters to receive mail ballots, candidates adjust to COVID-19 disruptions
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

25th District voters to receive mail ballots, candidates adjust to COVID-19 disruptions

In an effort to protect public health and safety during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced all voters in the 25th Congressional District should receive a vote-by-mail ballot…

SCV lawmakers help secure $1B in emergency funds to fight COVID-19
Sacramento, State Capitol Building

SCV lawmakers help secure $1B in emergency funds to fight COVID-19

Santa Clarita Valley lawmakers helped secure $1 billion in emergency funds for California’s fight against the novel coronavirus that has spread across the state, including in the Santa Clarita Valley.…

25th Congressional District: Frontrunners express initial thoughts on Super Tuesday
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

25th Congressional District: Frontrunners express initial thoughts on Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday marked the end of the California Presidential Primary for 12 candidates seeking to fill former Rep. Katie Hill’s seat after her sudden resignation last year from Congress amid…

Smith outlines tax relief request for businesses transitioning under AB 5
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith outlines tax relief request for businesses transitioning under AB 5

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is part of an effort by Assembly Democrats to call for tax relief in the state budget for small businesses looking to comply with Assembly…

Smith introduces measure that exempts emergency preparedness items from state taxes
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 introduces measure that exempts emergency preparedness items from state taxes

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, introduced a measure that would create a three-day “holiday” to exempt emergency supplies from state taxes, she announced Tuesday.  Assembly Bill 2379 would provide a…

Smith joins state legislators in calling for $20M in budget to support arts
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 joins state legislators in calling for $20M in budget to support arts

Assemblywomen Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, announced Thursday they’re seeking an additional $20 million from the state budget for arts nonprofit groups amid the implementation of…

Smith focuses on ‘robust’ federal campaign, addresses leftover Assembly funds
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith focuses on ‘robust’ federal campaign, addresses leftover Assembly funds

With the 2020 election only months away, Assemblywoman Christy Smith hit the ground running this new year as she wraps up her state Legislature campaign and shifts gears to run…

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