Everyone across the country is now feeling the high price of gas, but Santa Clarita residents deal with some of the longest commutes in the country. Because of that, the recent rise in gasoline prices strains our community more than the average American. 

The national average price for one gallon of gas has risen by nearly 30% over the past month, disproportionately affecting those who drive back and forth from work, placing an additional burden on Santa Clarita Valley families at a time when costs across the board are rising. 

Just this past week, as I drove to my Santa Clarita district office, I often saw gas prices over $6/gallon in many stations. People have called and written in to my office to share that because of the high costs they have had to cut down on other expenses, such as going out to eat, shopping, and attending sporting........

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