November 15, 2019 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued the following statement regarding the shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita:

“I am closely monitoring the incident at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita this morning, and my Administration is working in close coordination with local law enforcement. Jennifer and I extend our thoughts to the parents, families and friends of the students and faculty, and the Santa Clarita community.”
Source: Office of the Governor

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Feinstein Statement on Santa Clarita Shooting

November 15, 2019 - Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Thursday released the following statement on the shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.:

            “Today we’re confronted with yet another heartbreaking school shooting. Once again I ask, when will enough be enough?

            “We know at least five students were shot in Santa Clarita and at least two are dead. Let’s be clear: These school shootings are possible for one reason, because guns are too easily obtainable, even by children.

            “It has been nine long months since the House passed legislation to implement universal background checks, a proposal supported by more than 90 percent of Americans. Yet Senate Republicans continue to block this bill.

            “In fact, they’re blocking every single bill that would help protect our children from gun violence. In addition to background checks, we’ve introduced bills to ban assault weapons, ban high-capacity ammunition magazines, promote extreme risk prevention orders and raise the age to buy assault rifles. We should be voting on these bills today, but Senate Republicans refuse to bring them up for votes.

            “Congress has the ability to reduce these mass shootings. What is lacking is courage among Senate Republicans and the president to actually take action.”
Source: Senator Dianne Feinstein