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Ken Striplin | Fresh Ideas for Staying Active in the New Year
Monday, Dec 30, 2024

With the new year beginning, it’s a great time to create personal goals and embrace a fresh start that encourages health and happiness. Whether you want to get active, enjoy more time outside or explore new activities, our city provides countless recreational options to support your goals. Santa Clarita...

Ken Striplin | Fourth Year of the SC2025 Strategic Plan
Monday, Dec 23, 2024

The new year is just around the corner and with the change of the calendar, we will be in the homestretch of the city’s Strategic Plan, Santa Clarita 2025 (SC2025). Looking back over the past 12 months, we checked off many key action items in this extensive plan. Some of the most exciting are taking...

Ken Striplin | Happy 37th Birthday Santa Clarita
Monday, Dec 16, 2024

This Sunday, Dec. 15, the city of Santa Clarita will mark its 37th birthday. Back in 1987, the city of Santa Clarita became the largest area ever to incorporate. Our new city was 39-square-miles and included the communities of Saugus, Newhall, Valencia and Canyon Country. Since then, more than 30 neighborhoods...

Ken Striplin | Safe Travels and Happy Holidays
Monday, Dec 9, 2024

The holiday season is in full swing, filling Santa Clarita with festive cheer. It’s the perfect time to embrace traditions, gather with loved ones and travel around the city to shop, celebrate and visit friends and family. During this busy season, safe and well-maintained roads become even more valuable,...

Ken Striplin | Happy Birthday, Santa Clarita
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024

As we mark 37 years of cityhood, it’s time to look back on the journey we’ve taken to become the incredible city we are all proud to call home. On Dec. 15, 1987, the communities of Newhall, Saugus, Valencia and Canyon Country joined together to form the city of Santa Clarita. At the time of incorporation,...

Ken Striplin | Thankful for Our Nonprofits
Monday, Nov 25, 2024

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ― Winston Churchill The Thanksgiving holiday is all about gratitude. Being thankful for what we have and all the blessings we have in our lives. Here in Santa Clarita, we are fortunate to have much to be thankful for. We live...

Ken Striplin | Celebrate the Holidays by Shopping Local
Monday, Nov 4, 2024

As the winter season approaches, that means one thing, the holidays are on their way. Here in Santa Clarita, our community comes alive with the festive spirit, making it the perfect time to discover and support our local businesses. With over 8,000 businesses throughout our city, from boutiques to restaurants,...

Ken Striplin | Make Your Plan to Vote

Propositions, ballot measures, judges, City Councilmembers, state assembly, Congress, Senate and of course, the President—as Tuesday, Nov. 5 approaches, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With just days remaining until the election, now is the time to ensure you have a solid voting plan in place. These...

Ken Striplin | All Aboard the Holiday Express
Monday, Oct 28, 2024

With the holidays just a few weeks away, my favorite time of year is officially upon us. Whether its spending time with family and friends, flipping the switch for our annual Light Up Main Street event in Old Town Newhall or enjoying the cooler weather – there’s so much community fun to be had this...

Ken Striplin | Vote Santa Clarita
Monday, Oct 21, 2024

“Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this world and the future.” — Sharon Salzberg Voting for open Santa Clarita City Council seats will look different this year. As we prepare for the upcoming elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, make sure you know how redistricting...

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The "Superman" roller coaster, closed for refurbishment since September, will now be closed permanently, said officials of Six Flags Magic Mountain.
‘Superman’ at Six Flags Magic Mountain Permanently Grounded
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Juvenile Isabell Ann Lim. She is a 13 year-old female Asian who was last contacted on March 28 at 9:40 a.m. on the 17900 block of River Circle, in the city of Santa Clarita.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Teen
1928 - Little dam victim, thought unidentified & buried in SCV, actually ID'd & buried in Chatsworth [story]
Newhall Cowboys
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club invites you to the National Tartan Day themed Square and Round Dance on Sunday, April 6, 2-4:30 p.m.
April 6: Sierra Hillbillies Host National Tartan Day Square, Round Dance
The city of Santa Clarita’s Community Emergency Response Team Program is looking for volunteers to act as injured survivors for the Disaster Simulation drill on Friday, May 9, from 6–9 p.m.
May 9:  City Seeks Volunteers for Disaster Simulation Drill
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued an Order for Abatement on Thursday, March 20, requiring Sunshine Canyon Landfill to implement stricter and innovative measures to reduce odors that have been impacting the community.
Sunshine Canyon Landfill Required to Take Stronger Actions to Address Odors
The Saugus Union School District is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and Service Award.
SUSD Seeks Nominations for Lucid Leadership, Service Award
Registration is open for the city of Santa Clarita's Community Emergency Response Team training class.
City Offers Free Community Emergency Response Team Training Class
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of the second annual Animal Care Grant Program.
City Invites Community Organizations to Apply for Animal Care Grants
In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order removing California Environmental Quality Act requirements for undergrounding utility lines in wildfire-impacted areas of Los Angeles County, California State Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) has called for this exemption to be applied statewide.
Valladares Calls for Streamlining Process for Underground Power Lines
Among several important issues presented at its Tuesday, April 1 regular board meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will be planning for the establishment of a new county Department for Homelessness Services.
April 1: Supes to Plan Department for Homelessness Services
College of the Canyons softball pounded out 13 hits in a shortened 12-4 five-inning win over L.A. Valley College on Tuesday, March 25 to win its second straight conference game.
Cougars Power to Second Straight Conference Win
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, joined a press conference on Thursday, March 27, on the west steps of the state capitol in Sacramento organized by community members from Val Verde, Castaic and the Santa Clarita Valley. The press conference was held to call attention to the growing public health disaster at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Schiavo Joins Impacted Residents to Demand Action on Chiquita Canyon Landfill
1934 - Bouquet Canyon Reservoir, replacement for ill-fated St. Francis Dam & reservoir, begins to fill with water [story]
Bouquet Reservoir
Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Monday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, for the SCAA monthly meeting
April 21: SCCA Features Watercolor Demo by Artist Pete Morris
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the return of its Spring Parks After Dark season with free family art and cultural activities at 33 park locations, including the Santa Clarita Valley.
L.A. County Spring Parks After Dark Returns
Our family has called Santa Clarita home since 1972 and I take great pride in our city’s beautiful paseos, scenic trails and vibrant neighborhoods.
Marsha McLean | Safe Streets Start with You
The city of Santa Clarita will be hosting four informational meetings to discuss proposed increases to the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) assessments for three zones in the Saugus neighborhood, including portions of Canyon Heights Zone T-62, Shadow Hills Zone T-48 and Bouquet Canyon Zone T-44.
City to Host Info Meetings on Landscape Maintenance Assessment Increases
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will celebrate its 2025 Spring Art Festival and Sale at Le Chene French Cuisine. Enjoy art in the beautiful gardens at Le Chene on Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
April 27: SCAA 2025 Spring Art Festival at Le Chene
The Santa Clarita Artists Association is proud to announce the six outstanding finalists for its 2025 High School Scholarship Awards.
Finalists Announced for SCAA High School Scholarship Awards
Science Talks and College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus will present the Star Party and Science Showcase, 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, April 25.
April 25: Star Party, Science Showcase at Canyon Country Campus
College of the Canyons women's tennis played to a 6-3 home win over L.A. Mission College on Tuesday, March 25 with the Cougars winning five of six singles matches to earn the conference victory.
Canyons Serves Up 6-3 Win Over L.A. Mission
Science Talks Series will host a Garden Walk at College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus, 9-11 a.m. Friday, May 2 at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus, 17200 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
May 2: Science Talks Garden Walk at Canyon Country Campus
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