Cameron Smyth bid an emotional farewell to the Santa Clarita City Council after more than two decades of public service, receiving heartfelt tributes from community leaders and organizations. The meeting also saw the swearing-in of Patsy Ayala, who narrowly won the District 1 race over Bryce Jepsen, marking a new chapter for the council.
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Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 42, December 14, 2024
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Businesswoman Patsy Ayala was sworn in as the newest member of the Santa Clarita City Council, while outgoing City Councilmember Cameron Smyth was lauded for his long service to Santa Clarita. Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has introduced two bills to help people who live near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill and have been affected by the pollution it is producing. In sports, the Canyon boys basketball team won its first two Foothill League games and the Canyon girls basketball team won a thriller in overtime over Saugus in their Foothill League opener. The Rams stunned the Buffalo Bills at SoFi and are making a strong push for the playoffs. The LA Kings won five games in a row and took their streak to New York for a game against the Islanders.
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