Ken Striplin Greetings and Happy New Year! As we begin our new calendar year, I would like to share with you some of the programs and projects your city is working on for 2014. Sports tourism is an important component of our local economy, and in 2014 we have plans to bring excellent events to our city...

Ken Striplin As 2013 draws to a close, 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 2014. A number of awards and recognitions were bestowed...

Ken Striplin As we head into the last two months of the year, I want to share with you some of the events and happenings here at the city. On Nov. 11, the city will be hosting a special Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Old Town Newhall, located at 24275 Walnut Street, beginning...

Ken Striplin I hope this fall season finds you and your family well. It is my pleasure to share with you some of what’s keeping us busy at the City in the final quarter of the year. A number of construction projects are underway throughout the city right now, and I want to thank you for your patience...

Ken Striplin Fall is a busy time in the city of Santa Clarita, with a wide variety of great programs and events planned for the community. On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the city will host its award-winning River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo.  The event is expected to draw large...

Ken Striplin Our city is thriving. We are seeing increases in the housing market and decreases in both our crime rate and our unemployment rate. Your city continues to invest in the community with major projects that are improving traffic flow, beautifying the city, and adding more amenities. In Valencia,...

Ken Striplin As we move into the warm summer months, it’s a great time of year for you and your family to take full advantage of the city’s 70 miles of off-street trails, parks, swimming pools and paseos, as well as local hiking venues. One of the hallmarks of a healthy community is a wide variety...

Ken Striplin On July 1, our new city budget goes into effect for fiscal year 2013-14. As in past years, the new budget is balanced, on-time, and includes a 17 percent reserve. The City’s annual budget reflects the priorities of our City Council, including public safety, preserving open space, maintaining...

Ken Striplin One of the best aspects of living in Santa Clarita is the wide range of fun and healthy activities available, especially in the spring and summer months. As the weather starts to warm up, there is a lot to do here.  Whether you are interested in swimming, team sports, hiking or bicycling,...

Ken Striplin Spring has sprung in Santa Clarita, and with it come several great events and programs for you and your family to enjoy. The annual Earth Arbor Day Festival will be held Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Park. Several themed zones at the Earth Arbor Day Festival will...