A Note from Patrick Gipson….

Governor Gavin Newsom just released his new state budget plan last week. Sacramento politicians will attempt to correct a $38 billion deficit of their own creation. The Governor has even said he is prepared to declare a state of fiscal emergency if necessary.


Unfortunately, our state leaders decided that pandering to special interests and their pet projects in previous budgets was the right thing to do. Now, our state is facing a fiscal emergency.


Not only that, but our families are facing difficult decisions on how to make ends meet between the rising costs at the gas pump, shopping bills increasing at the grocery store, and skyrocketing costs to heat our homes. It's time for us to act!


That's one reason why I am running for Assembly. I want to bring pragmatic, down-to-earth, reasonable solutions to our state's problems. As a former Deputy Sheriff, that is exactly what I did every day on the job, and it's the same approach that I will bring to Sacramento. It's time to send someone to Sacramento who wants to find solutions, not just take the easy way out for our state.


Join the fight, and join me in fighting for our community!


Sincerely,

Patrick Gipson
Retired Deputy Sheriff

SCV’s Superstar Shirley O’Connell Turns 102

Santa Clarita Valley Signal


With the grace of a movie star, it’s surprising that Shirley O’Connell, who turned 102 years old on Tuesday, only moved to California when she was 25 in 1947.


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Digging Out: Newsom Outlines Plan to Cover State Budget Deficit

Santa Clarita Valley Signal


California is in a budget hole, its depth measured not in feet, but in dollars. 


How deep? A projected $38 billion deficit, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said Wednesday he will declare a fiscal emergency if necessary and unveiled his initial plan to dig the state out of a fiscal chasm for the second year in a row.  


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The Signal Hosts 19th Annual Top 51 Luncheon

Santa Clarita Valley Signal


A group of esteemed individuals met at Salt Creek Grille on Thursday to celebrate another year of success in the Santa Clarita Valley — and to be honored for their placement on The Signal’s annual list of the SCV’s Top 51 most influential people. 


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Don’t forget to register to vote!


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