Press Releases

Assemblywoman Smith Expresses PSPS Concern to Governor Gavin Newsom, CPUC

Friday, November 1, 2019

SANTA CLARITA, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) wrote a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) expressing her concern for the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) system and its application in communities like Agua Dulce in the 38th Assembly District.

The Office of Assemblywoman Smith has received numerous calls from constituents illustrating the inconveniences, and in some cases, danger, PSPS has caused.

Assemblywoman Smith Statement on Public Safety Power Shutoff and Effect on Agua Dulce Community

Thursday, October 31, 2019

SANTA CLARITA, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) released the following statement regarding the Public Safety Power Shutoff and its effect on the community of Agua Dulce in the 38th Assembly District.

SATURDAY: Assemblywoman Christy Smith Invites 38th Assembly District Community Members to Attend Trail Talk

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

SANTA CLARITA, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) is pleased to invite neighbors in the 38th Assembly District to join her for a hike Nov. 2. Hosted in partnership with the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, Santa Clarita Valley Group, the event is a chance for constituents to engage in conversation with the Assemblywoman about local issues and legislation.

The hike will follow the Oak of the Golden Dream trail, which is ADA compliant, and also continue on the hillside for those who are interested.

Assemblywoman Christy Smith to Host Financial Aid Workshop, Promoting College Readiness

Thursday, October 17, 2019

SANTA CLARITA, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) invites students and families of the 38th Assembly District to her financial aid workshop. Hosted in partnership with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), the event will go over state resources available to the public for college funding.

Assemblywoman Smith Higher Education Opportunity Bill Signed into Law

Monday, October 14, 2019

SACRAMENTO, CA — High school students now have an expanded opportunity to enroll in summer community college courses, thanks to a bill authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Assemblywoman Christy Smith Reaffirms Commitment to Community Affected by Saddleridge Fire

Saturday, October 12, 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA — Late Thursday night, the Saddleridge Fire broke out in Sylmar and quickly spread to the neighborhoods of Porter Ranch, Granada Hills and Chatsworth in the 38th Assembly District, represented by Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita). The Assemblywoman issued the following statement regarding the Saddleridge Fire:

Smith Human Trafficking Victims Compensation Bill Receives Governor’s Signature

Thursday, October 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) is pleased to announce that her Assembly Bill (AB) 629 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week as part of the package of bills he signed addressing public safety and supporting victims of crime.