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Lots in Store for 2014
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2014

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...

Highlights of the Year
Monday, Dec 2, 2013

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...

What’s In Store for November
Friday, Nov 1, 2013

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...

Upgrades in Progress Throughout City
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013

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...

Great Events on September Calendar
Tuesday, Sep 3, 2013

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...

What’s Going On Around Town? | Message from the City Manager
Thursday, Aug 1, 2013

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,...

Take Advantage of Our Great Outdoors
Monday, Jul 1, 2013

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...

Budgeting a Tight Ship
Saturday, Jun 1, 2013

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...

Loads of Summer Fun in Santa Clarita
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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,...

Events Sprout in Springtime
Monday, Apr 1, 2013

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...

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The West Coast Health Alliance strongly supports that hepatitis B vaccination continue to be routinely offered to all newborns, with the first dose of the vaccine given within 24 hours of birth for newborns weighing at least 4 pounds, 7 ounces, followed by completion of the vaccine series.
West Coast Health Alliance Recommends Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman has credited the combined efforts of law enforcement, public health leaders, educators and community advocates, along with his office’s sustained campaign to expose the dangers of fentanyl, for driving a historic 22 percent decline in overdose and poisoning deaths across Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County Sees Sharp Decline in Overdose Deaths
Poets, dreamers and storytellers, the deadline for the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Project is on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Dec. 14: Sidewalk Poetry 2026 Deadline to Submit
Rock Bottom Media and JMV Productions will host free photos with Santa for the whole family including pets, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Locale Studios.
Dec. 7: Bring Pets for Free Photos with Santa at Locale Studios
Weird Gallery presents Artmas: After Dark, After Hours, a student‑led art show featuring College of the Canyons and California Institute of the Arts students.
Dec. 11: ‘Artmas: After Dark, After Hours’ Popup Art Show in Old Town Newhall
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park.
Holiday Magic Lights Up Central Park
Lucky Luke Brewing and Good Vibes Events L.A. presents its Ugly Sweater Holiday Market, 3-8 p.m. Saturday Dec.13 at Lucky Luke Brewing, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 13: Lucky Luke Brewing, Good Vibes Ugly Sweater Holiday Market
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a Special Meeting in open session on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall to conduct the annual Council Reorganization event, when the gavel will be passed to a new mayor.
Dec. 9: City Council to Install New Mayor in Annual Reorganization
Sky Zone Trampoline Park will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at 26573 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 18: Sky Zone Trampoline Park Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person John L Brown.
LASD Asks for the Public’s Help in Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
Last week we kicked off the boys and girls Foothill League soccer seasons, noting that there were a number of league games coming up on Dec. 2 and 4. Now that those have been contested, here is where things stand:
Foothill League Soccer: Hart, Saugus Rolling
1938 - County Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic, later called Pitchess Detention Center [story]
Wayside
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
Explore ‘Let Go’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center
College of the Canyons celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement program on Tuesday, Nov. 25, with an event held in the Aliso Hall courtyard.
MESA Celebrates 25 Years of Student Success at COC
Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to honor its outstanding achievement in health education; all 15 SUSD district schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Kaiser Presents $10,000 Community Health Grant to SUSD
JCI Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers to support its annual Santa’s Helpers program, a beloved community tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
JCI Santa Clarita Seeks Volunteers for Annual Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive
"Fatherless No More" is a new faith-based documentary that has been officially accepted for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run at the Laemmle Theater in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 5-11: ‘Fatherless No More’ Begins Oscar Campaign at Laemmle
The Master's University will present "Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing" on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in The Master’s University Music Recital Hall on the college campus is Placerita Canyon.
Dec. 6: ‘Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing!’
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.
Dec. 10: Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting
College of the Canyons cross country had a combined 10 student-athletes earn All-Western State Conference honors for the 2025 season, with all seven members of the women's team earning recognition.
Canyons Cross Country Teams Combine for 10 All-WSC Selections
College of the Canyons had eight players earn Southern California Football Association (SCFA) All-League awards, with three players recognized as First-Team selections.
Canyons Football Sees Eight Earn SCFA All-League Recognition
College of the Canyons women's volleyball was recognized with six players named to the all-conference team, with freshman Katelyn Nelson and sophomore Morgan Dumlao both taking home All-Western State Conference, South Division First-Team awards.
Canyons Features Six Players on All-Conference Squad
College of the Canyons women's soccer capped its conference championship season by seeing 12 players earn all-conference honors, headlined by sophomore forward Bailey Williamson, who was named the Western State Conference, South Division Offensive Player of the Year.
Williamson Named Offensive Player of the Year to Headline Cougars’ All-WSC Class
1962- Actress and future Soledad Canyon big-cat rescuer Tippi Hedren, "Hitchcock's New Grace Kelly," makes cover of Look magazine for upcoming thriller, "The Birds" [story]
Tippi Hedren
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