You have likely seen it happen and you may have even experienced it firsthand. A traffic light turns red, yet one or more vehicles continue through the intersection as if nothing has changed. Red-light running has become an increasingly dangerous behavior on busy streets, including here in Santa Clarita....

The strength of a thriving community is measured not only by where we live, but by how we show up for one another. With the new year in full swing, one of the most meaningful ways to make a positive impact in Santa Clarita is by becoming a city volunteer. Each year, thousands of residents generously...

Santa Clarita is a community that values connection, learning and opportunities for families to grow together. From year-round programs to seasonal events, the city works to create experiences that strengthen that sense of belonging. Although we are just entering 2026, many parents already have summer...

It’s hard to believe 2025 is now in the rearview mirror. Here in Santa Clarita, it was a year of milestone projects coming to fruition. We welcomed our city’s 39th and 40th parks with the completion of the Pioneer Oil Refinery Park and the transfer of William S. Hart Park. Residents are now enjoying...

It’s hard to believe that our city will turn 38-years-old as of Monday, Dec. 15. When Santa Clarita incorporated in 1987, it was amidst a housing boom that was transforming the area, and not always for the better. Rampant growth, inadequate infrastructure and tax dollars leaving the area became the...

Every year, residents from across Santa Clarita make the trip to downtown Los Angeles to cheer on the Los Angeles Kings during Santa Clarita Kings Day. What began as a night of professional hockey has become something much bigger — a celebration of community, pride and our city’s growing connection...

There is an unmistakable sense of excitement building in Santa Clarita as construction for The Rink Sports Pavilion, the city’s new roller-skating facility, continues to make great progress. This long-awaited project represents more than a new recreation venue; it reflects our city’s commitment...

When you shop local in Santa Clarita, you’re doing more than simply checking items off your holiday shopping list, you’re investing in the future of our community. Every purchase made at a neighborhood store or business helps keep jobs right here in Santa Clarita, supporting friends, neighbors and...

Each year, over five million animals enter animal care centers across the United States. Many of these animals are strays or surrenders and without the help of community adoption days or local nonprofits, they may never get the chance to become part of a family. That is why the city of Santa Clarita...

The Santa Clarita Public Library has hit the road, literally, with the Library Express, a mobile extension of the Libraries designed to bring books, technology and learning opportunities directly to residents across the city. This “library without walls” is a repurposed Go! Santa Clarita bus that...