header image

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside
Weather


 
Calendar
Today in
S.C.V. History
March 29
1928 - Little dam victim, thought unidentified & buried in SCV, actually ID'd & buried in Chatsworth [story]
Newhall Cowboys


Photos: City of Santa Clarita

Photos: City of Santa Clarita

While Santa Clarita might be the third-largest city in Los Angeles County, Newhall Elementary’s auditorium had a small-town feel Wednesday, as Mayor Bob Kellar hosted his first town hall-style meeting.

The gathering, attended by about 60 local residents and nearly as many city staffers, was an opportunity for residents to meet city officials, hear about city plans and services and discuss their concerns.

Talking about plans for the Newhall area, Kellar mentioned a new roof for the community center, a Ribbondale Open Space plan and feedback on the city’s plan for the Lyons Avenue corridor.

He also discussed the city’s partnership with law enforcement and touted the job they’ve been doing, amid recent questions he said he’s received about a city police department.

“I tell you we’ve got the best deal in town, and that’s coming from a 25-year veteran of the LAPD, who knows a good law enforcement agency,” Kellar said. “We’ve got the resources of the entire department at our disposal.”

kellartownhall_beckerThe cost of the Sheriff’s Station contract may go up in light of the fact that a recent audit showed the Sheriff’s Department overestimated the cost of service to unincorporated areas by $52 million, according to county figures.  [Deputy Josh Dubin addresses a group of resident at a town hall meeting Feb. 6]

The same audit showed there was a one-minute discrepancy in the countywide response time between how long sheriff’s patrol units respond to unincorporated areas compared to contract cities. Cities with a Sheriff’s Department contract, such as Santa Clarita, saw a 17-percent faster response.

City Manager Ken Striplin also talked about capital improvement projects and the budget process that city officials just began. The city is planning to spend about $65 million of its $225 million budget on improving things around the city.

Sheriff’s Station Capt. Paul Becker also discussed his three-pronged approach to an oft-cited, and national problem — drug abuse.

Education, intervention and enforcement were the keys, he said, adding that the department was working with the schools and the city on things like DFYiT, a peer-led partnership aimed at teaching students about an alternative to drugs and alcohol, he said.

Smelly water in Newhall was another complaint voiced by a pair of residents at the meeting.

Larry Bennett, of Newhall, said his tap and toilet water smelled strongly of “pool water,” similar to water that had been treated with too much chlorine.

The 15-year resident was told it was a result of chlorate, a cleaning agent, which is detectable only by “overly sensitive” noses, he said.

“I don’t think it’s something that the citizens of Newhall should have to live with,” Bennett said. “And I think it has to do with how much we’re going to accept.”

There are four town hall meetings planned for 2013, each to be held in a different elementary school multipurpose room, located within neighborhoods in Newhall, Canyon Country, Valencia and Saugus, according to the city’s website.

Each program will begin with a 10-15 minute overview of upcoming programs and projects in the city and specifically in the individual communities where the town hall meeting is being held.

Following a brief presentation by Kellar is a time to meet with city staff to discuss a wide variety of issues, projects and programs in an informal setting with attendees.

 

2013 TOWN HALL MEETING PROGRAM SCHEDULE

 

Canyon Country:

Tuesday, March 5 at 7p. m.

Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School MPR

26933 N. Silverbell Lane

 

Saugus:

Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m.

Rosedell Elementary School MPR

27853 Urbandale Avenue

 

Valencia:

Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m.

Valencia Valley Elementary School MPR

23601 Carrizo Drive

 

For additional information call the city’s public information officer, Gail Ortiz, at 661-255-4314.

Comment On This Story
COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.

0 Comments

You can be the first one to leave a comment.

Leave a Comment


LATEST CITY HEADLINES
Thursday, Mar 28, 2024
Due to the projected rain forecast, Eggstravaganza will now be held indoors at the Canyon Country Community Center beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on March 30.
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024
Raise your heart rate while raising funds for the Santa Clarita Sister Cities Dollars-for-Desks campaign to provide school desks for students in Sariaya, Santa Clarita's Sister City in the Philippines.
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024
The Sunburst track was constructed in 1887 by the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a part of the main line running between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024
The first Music Jam Session at The MAIN was held on Thursday, Feb. 22 and was a hit. Come out and join in for the next one on Thursday, March 28 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024
Residents are invited to join members of the Santa Clarita City Council for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the addition of Santa Clarita's 38th park, Skyline Ranch Park, 18355 Skyline Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, to the Santa Clarita parks system on Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m.

Keep Up With Our Facebook
Latest Additions to SCVNews.com
1928 - Little dam victim, thought unidentified & buried in SCV, actually ID'd & buried in Chatsworth [story]
Newhall Cowboys
Los Angeles County Public Works is updating the Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan.
April 16:  County Bicycle Master Plan Virtual Community Meeting
College of the Canyons mens golf got back on track during its return to conference play on Monday, carding a five-man score of 370 to top the eight-team field at Brookside Golf Course and maintain its unblemished conference mark.
Cougars Win Again, Keep Conference Streak
Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, reminds property owners that the second installment of the 2023-24 Annual Secured Property Taxes becomes  delinquent if not received by 5 p.m. Pacific Time or United States Postal Service postmarked on or before Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
County Treasurer Reminds Property Owners of April 10 Due Date
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is seeking “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
April 16: FYI Seeks Volunteers To Pair With Local Foster Youth
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today unveiled the latest L.A. County Health Survey, which gathers vital data on health behaviors, conditions, neighborhood settings, and the needs of L.A .County residents, informing future public health policies and programs.
Public Health Unveils the 2023 L.A. County Health Survey Findings
Due to the projected rain forecast, Eggstravaganza will now be held indoors at the Canyon Country Community Center beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on March 30.
March 30: Eggstravaganza Now Being Held Indoors at Canyon Country Community Center
To support the mental health of California's young people, the California Department of Public Health awarded $25 million to 28 tribal and community-based organizations across the state.
California Announces $25 Million in Awards for Youth Mental Health
The College of the Canyons Athletic Department will host a dedication ceremony to unveil the Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room in honor of the longtime board member and ardent softball program supporter’s nearly 40 years of service to the district.
April 16: COC to Host Michele Jenkins Team Room Dedication Ceremony
PFLAG Santa Clarita has announced the establishment of the Peggy and Jeff Stabile PFLAG SCV Scholarship. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to LGBTQIA+ students pursuing higher education and committed to advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and promoting diversity and inclusion.
PFLAG SCV Announces Stabile PFLAG Scholarship
1934 - Bouquet Canyon Reservoir, replacement for ill-fated St. Francis Dam & reservoir, begins to fill with water [story]
Bouquet Reservoir
The California Department of Public Health launched the “Never a Bother” campaign, a youth suicide prevention public awareness and outreach campaign for youth, young adults, and their parents, caregivers, and allies.
California Launches New Youth Suicide Prevention Campaign
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale invites the community to "Let the Sunshine In," a delightful evening of food, wine and song at the annual Cabaret & Cabernet fundraising benefit.
April 20: Santa Clarita Master Chorale’s Cabaret, Cabernet Fundraiser
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
March 27 Ocean Water Warning
As an integral ingredient necessary to help the Santa Clarita Valley to flourish, feedback from the business community is the secret sauce for achieving great things.
SCVEDC Asks For the Business Community’s Opinion on Santa Clarita
Raise your heart rate while raising funds for the Santa Clarita Sister Cities Dollars-for-Desks campaign to provide school desks for students in Sariaya, Santa Clarita's Sister City in the Philippines.
April 13: Sister Cities Zumba-thon Fundraiser
Remo, Inc. is is the world's leading manufacturer and developer of synthetic drumheads and shells. They’ve been in business for 60 years
SCVEDC Company Spotlight: Drumming Up Big Business with Remo, Inc.
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) and Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) have introduced AB 3074 the "School or athletic team names: California Racial Mascots Act."
Schiavo Introduces Bill to Prohibit ‘Derogatory’ School Mascot Names
Los Angeles County’s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department  in collaboration with Local Initiatives Support Corporation Los Angeles is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for the cohorts of JCOD's Incubation Academy.
March 28: JCOD Incubation Academy Helps Grassroots Non-Profits For the Second Year
Children’s Bureau is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
April 18: Children’s Bureau Hosts Virtual Orientation
The Sunburst track was constructed in 1887 by the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a part of the main line running between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Enjoy Spring With a Ride On The Sunburst Track
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a Personal Finance Summit today where he announced his support for Assembly Bill 2927 (McCarty), legislation that would require a personal finance education course for California high school graduation.
State Superintendent Announces Support for Personal Finance Graduation Requirement
1847 - Probable birth date of Pico Canyon oil driller Charles Alexander Mentry [story]
C.A. Mentry
SCVNews.com