After two years of virtual and hybrid programming, I am pleased to welcome residents for the return of the 2022 Summer Reading Program, which will be held in person at our Santa Clarita Public Library branches and our local parks. This year’s theme is “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” which invites...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose 5th District includes the Santa Clarita Valley, reminded residents to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, June 7. See full message below. Dear Friends, Voters across Los Angeles County are gearing up for the primary election, but you don’t have to...

One of the things that always makes me proud is being able to deliver an on-time, balanced and fiscally conservative budget to the City Council every year. This has been a commitment of our organization since day one of Cityhood, and it has paid off. Being fiscally sound is essential to creating a better,...

Read Beyond the Beaten Path this Summer at the Santa Clarita Public Library There is nothing like the peace and well-being that comes from spending time in nature. We are fortunate here in our great city of Santa Clarita to be surrounded by 13,000-plus acres of preserved open space for all of us to enjoy....

We all care about how our city develops and want to know about proposals that will affect our neighborhoods or broader issues in the community. So, it is really discouraging when the city Planning Department seems to be hiding information from the public for a large development. That’s exactly what...

With school ending and summer break just around the corner, the Santa Clarita Public Library has everything you need to keep your family busy and engaged with reading, crafts and outdoor programs. I invite all of our residents to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Program. The theme is “Read...

In my early 20s I worked on a sheep farm in southern Illinois. The farm had about 1,000 sheep and two Great Pyrenees dogs to protect them. Great Pyrenees dogs are a type of dog known as a livestock guardian dog; they do not herd the sheep like border collies but are there instead to protect the sheep...

Baseball season is officially back! As a Southern California native, I grew up as an avid Dodger fan and I continue that tradition whenever I take my family to a game. There is no feeling that compares to entering Dodger Stadium and hearing the sound of cheering fans and the smell of fresh-cut grass...

This month, the city shines the spotlight on the friendly staff in the Building and Safety Division. May is Building and Safety Month and the 2022 theme is “Safety for All: Codes in Action.” This month builds awareness about the importance of building codes in ensuring safety in the spaces in which...

Bill MirandaFor years, the city of Santa Clarita has been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by The League of American Bicyclists. We are proud to offer cyclists more than 100 miles of off-street trails to ride throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. During the month of May, we encourage you to...