Shamrockin’ the Block with SENSES Block Party Old Town Newhall is the place to be on the third Thursday of the month, as the popular SENSES block parties return to Main Street. These events have become a favorite for adults, families and the community as a whole. Expertly crafted to appeal to...

What’s in store for the month of March? Being in touch with nature and preserving our beautiful environment is crucial for our well-being and the wildlife surrounding our City. Santa Clarita residents have the luxury of walking a few steps outside their doors and exploring a large variety of outdoor...

People often ask me why I didn’t pursue a career in veterinary medicine because I love animals so much. I had indeed considered it and was an avid reader of James Herriot’s books about being a veterinarian in 1930’s and 40’s Yorkshire, England. I also worked for a veterinarian when I was in high...

By Foundation President Marlee Lauffer February is all about hearts. And at Henry Mayo we celebrate in many ways. Of course, we are highlighting the excellent work of our Roberta G. Veloz Cardiovascular Program and its many advances. The impact of Roberta’s philanthropy in starting our program 10 years...

 Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has released the following statement in response to the Board’s vote to have the county’s Department of Human Resources assume the authority to enforce county employees’ compliance with vaccination requirements. “This action is in response to...

I am a passionate animal activist and I believe our local homeless animals need the safety of a no-kill animal shelter, within the city of Santa Clarita. In May of 2015, I prepared an extensive proposal for the Santa Clarita City Council and for the City Manager, with the hope of exploring the possibility...

By Mayor Laurene West Exciting Year for City Parks It is my honor to serve as your Mayor for 2022, and I am thrilled about all the updates and enhancements coming to our city parks. At the end of last year, we broke ground on the much-anticipated Central Park Buildout Project. This project includes four...

There are plenty of opportunities to get active and hone your athletic skills here in Santa Clarita – and February is no exception! We kick off the month with the Winter Sports Celebration at The Cube. As the 2022 Olympic Winter Games commence in Beijing, Santa Clarita will be Southern California’s...

More than twenty years ago I led the animal control division for an agency in northern California, and at one point we received a series of complaints from students at a local community college regarding a fellow student’s emotional support animal (ESA). The students were in a great state of anxiety...

Welcoming in the New Year The start of the new year always brings with it new beginnings and new opportunities. For our city of Santa Clarita, I am looking forward to the new projects and amenities we will welcome in 2022. We are now a year into our Santa Clarita 2025 (SC 2025) Strategic Plan. It is...