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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
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The Hills Are Alive
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2015

Ken Striplin ‘Tis the month of the green here in beautiful Santa Clarita, where the hills are alive with flowers and grass and your city is preparing for our greenest event of the year — Earth Arbor Day. Presented in partnership with the SCV Family of Water Suppliers, Earth Arbor Day is a fun,...

Santa Clarita 2020
Friday, Jan 9, 2015

Ken Striplin As we begin a new calendar year, it is my pleasure to share with you some of the top programs and projects on our city’s plan for 2015. We are developing a new strategic plan called Santa Clarita 2020. The plan will encompass a wide range of long-term projects and programs aimed at taking...

Message from the City Manager
Thursday, Dec 4, 2014

Ken Striplin I want to personally wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. It’s hard to believe the year is nearly over – and here at City Hall, we are already looking at programs, projects and activities for the coming year. On the horizon, we are looking forward to breaking ground...

Message from the City Manager
Thursday, Oct 2, 2014

Ken Striplin Assuring a high quality of life for our residents and business community is a top priority for all of us at City Hall. To that end, our annual budget goals reflect this mandate by focusing on improving aging infrastructure, increasing our operating reserves, and taking a futuristic approach...

Tennis, Transit and Trolleys
Friday, Aug 1, 2014

Ken Striplin As we begin our new fiscal year at City Hall, I am pleased to share with you a number of projects and programs we have planned for the coming year. Right now, we are finishing up some key projects including a field expansion at Central Park that also includes a new basketball court and 170...

Share the Road
Sunday, Jul 6, 2014

Ken Striplin This summer, our city is helping to promote road safety through an outreach campaign aimed at reducing the number of traffic incidents involving motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. You might be surprised to learn that last year, our city saw 99 incidents involving motorists, bicyclists...

What’s in Store for 2014-15
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2014

Ken Striplin A big work effort at City Hall is the annual City budget. For the last several months, the city has been working on the new budget for fiscal year 2014-15, which goes into effect July 1, once it is voted upon by the City Council. You will be pleased to note that our city has a 100-percent...

Message From the City Manager
Monday, Apr 7, 2014

Nothing beats a beautiful spring day in Santa Clarita!  I hope you and your family have an opportunity to get out into the community and enjoy some terrific events being held in our City. Ken Striplin The annual Earth Arbor Day Festival is being held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Our Beautiful City
Saturday, Mar 1, 2014

Ken Striplin Over the last several months, I’ve heard from residents who have expressed their pleasure with the way our city looks. The City Council has certainly put a high priority on improving the aesthetic value of our community. This effort takes many forms, including quick eradication of graffiti,...

NerdWallet Puts Us In Top 20
Saturday, Feb 1, 2014

Ken Striplin Santa Clarita is a dynamic community, and I’m excited to share that the city was recently ranked among the Best Cities in California for Job Seekers. NerdWallet.com, a focused website, looked at 158 cities and focused on growth and population change, median household income, monthly homeowner...

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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning Through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
Hart-Wyatt Earp
With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
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