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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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Congressional Update from Rep. Steve Knight
| Friday, Oct 9, 2015

One Step From Becoming Law
I’m very proud to announce that on October 1, my first piece of legislation passed the Senate floor and is on its way to the President’s desk for signature. H.R. 1390, the Small Business Joint Venturing Act, would make the federal government’s contract bidding process more cost-effective and competitive for the small businesses in our community. More info here.

Signing H.R. 1390

Law Enforcement Task Force
Earlier this week I attended the first formal hearing of the Republican Policy Committee’s Law Enforcement Task Force. We had a productive conversation about improving relationships between local police departments and the communities they serve. Read about it here.

The Law Enforcement Task Force Hearing

Tele Town Hall with the Antelope Valley
On Wednesday evening I hosted a Tele Town Hall with some folks in the Antelope Valley, Agua Dulce and Acton. Thank you to everyone who participated and stay tuned for the next one.

Tele Town Hall With Constituents in the Antelope Valley

Touting Tours
Thank you to the Convington Family from Santa Clarita for stopping by my office for a tour of the Capitol. For information on how to book D.C. tours through my office, visit my website.

Thank you to the Convington Family

 

Around the District
Keeping it Real(tor)
Thank you to the Conjeo, Simi Valley, Moorpark Association of Realtors for allowing me to speak with you last Friday. This is a great group of people serving Ventura County.

Speaking to Realtors in Ventura County

CareNet Banquet
Last weekend I was honored to join hundreds of people at the 12th Annual CareNet Women’s Resource Center Banquet to stand for life. Thank you to the wonderful staff and volunteers that serve so many families in the Antelope Valley.

Giving an Address at the CareNet Banquet

Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Congratulations to SoCal Java in Santa Clarita on your grand opening yesterday. My staff stopped by the present a certificate.

SoCal Java’s Grand Opening

Looking for Commendations?
Do you know anyone in California’s 25th Congressional District who will earn their citizenship, Girl Scout Gold Award, or Eagle Scout rank this year? How about a student graduating soon or receiving a Military academy appointment? My office can provide Commendations and Greetings for these and other occasions. Check out my website for more information!

 

Around the Corner
A Cause for Paws Pet Expo
October 10, 10am-5pm
Rancho Simi Park, 1692 Sycamore Drive, Simi ValleyBusiness Mixer Expo Fundraiser
October 10
Palmdale Aerospace Academy, 38060 20th Street East, Palmdale

Circle of Hope’s 12th Annual Afternoon Tea
October 10, 11:30am-3pm
Robinson Ranch Golf Club, 27734 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

Hits for Heroes Softball Tournament
October 10, 8am
Big 8 Softball Complex, 43011 10th Street West, Lancaster

Walk for Life
October 10, 8-11am
The Church On The Way, 23415 Cinema Drive, Valencia

15th Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair
October 11, 11am-4pm
William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita

Hot Rods 4 Heroes Car Show
October 11, 9am-2pm
American Legion Post 507 in the Newhall Library Parking Lot, 24527 Spruce Street, Newhall

PRCA California Circuit Finals Rodeo
October 16, 7pm; October 17, 1pm & 7pm
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster

The Mars Airplane Live Event
October 16, 10am-1:30pm
AERO Institute, 38256 Sierra Highway, Palmdale
Send RSVP by October 12 to Maria.L.Caballero@nasa.gov

2015 Free Clinic of Simi Valley Tooth Fairy 5K/10K Run & Community Health Expo
October 17, 8am-12pm
Simi Valley Town Center Mall, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley

Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest & Spooky Family Fair
October 17, 6pm-8pm
Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita’s Most Influential “Top 51” 10th Anniversary Awards Event
October 20, 5:30pm-8:30pm
TPC Valencia Oaks Grill, 26550 Heritage View Drive, Valencia
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Today in SCV History (April 25)
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
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Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
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Today in SCV History (April 24)
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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