SCVNews.com | Opinion/Commentary: Santa Clarita 2020

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside

Weather

Calendar

Today in
S.C.V. History

May 1

1927: First major competition, second annual rodeo, at new Baker Ranch arena (later Saugus Speedway). Overflow crowd more than fills 18,000-seat arena. Entire SCV population was ~3,000 [story]

Santa Clarita 2020

Message from Mayor Marsha McLean

Marsha McLean | Friday, May 1, 2015

Click Here to Get Our 'SCV This Morning' Newsletter

Tweet This

Facebook

Digg This

Bookmark

Stumble

RSS

One of the most important things we do here at the City is to provide a safe, clean, healthy environment for you and your family. This involves many things including law enforcement, land use planning, financial management, care and maintenance of our City streets, trails, parks, sidewalks and open space, as well as providing educational and informational opportunities you and your family need.

Your participation in the City’s work efforts is vital to our success. When you offer your time and talent to help our community, you are going a long way towards investing in our City. Over the next few months, you will have an opportunity to weigh in on programs and projects that will impact our community for years to come. These projects are part of our long range plan called Santa Clarita 2020.

The Santa Clarita 2020 plan includes a variety of projects that will help our City thrive well into the future. By planning now, we will be better positioned to provide the excellent programs, facilities and services you enjoy.

Right now, you have an opportunity to provide input on a future Saugus Library Center. We are working towards creating a state-of-the-art facility that will provide convenient access to Saugus residents for library services as well as recreational opportunities. Visit SantaClarita2020.com to complete the survey and let us know what you would like to see in this new facility.

Another project we are very excited about is a new Canyon Country Community Center. The City purchased six and a half acres on the corner of Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon, for the purpose of designing and building a new Community Center to replace the temporary one at Sierra Highway and Flying Tiger.

Some other major work efforts include the creation of a new Arts Master Plan; upgrading Old Orchard Park; designing the Sand Canyon Trail; and designing a first-ever Tennis Center at Central Park.

I encourage you to sign up on our eNotify to receive regular email updates on these and other City projects, events and programs. Visit www.Santa-Clarita.com/eNotify and check the boxes for the projects that interest you.

Thank you for your participation in our City. Please don’t hesitate to email me with your thoughts and ideas at: mmclean@santa-clarita.com.

Marsha McLean is mayor of the city of Santa Clarita.

Comment On This Story

COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.

2 Comments

Joanna McLean says:

Friday, May 1, 2015 at

Shared

Reply
Joanna McLean says:

Friday, May 1, 2015 at

Shared

Reply

Click here to cancel reply.

Opinion Section Policy

All opinions and ideas are welcome. Factually inaccurate, libelous, defamatory, profane or hateful statements are not. Your words must be your own. All commentary is subject to editing for legibility. There is no length limit, but the shorter, the better the odds of people reading it. "Local" SCV-related topics are preferred. Send commentary to: LETTERS (at) SCVNEWS.COM. Author's full name, community name, phone number and e-mail address are required. Phone numbers and e-mail addresses are not published except at author's request. Acknowledgment of submission does not guarantee publication.

Cameron Smyth: Free To Be Me at West Creek Park

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Imagine a day where barriers dissolve and possibilities unfold, a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity.

Kathryn Barger | Focusing on Mental Health

Monday, Apr 29, 2024

At the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting this week, we reviewed the Chief Executive Officer's proposed $45.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year.

Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood

Thursday, Apr 25, 2024

Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.

Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.

Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering

Monday, Apr 22, 2024

Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.

Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity

Monday, Apr 22, 2024

As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.

Latest Additions to SCVNews.com


CSUN to Celebrate the Class of 2024 with Series of Ceremonies The cheers will be heard blocks away later this month as more than 11,000 graduating students cross the stage in front of California State University, Northridge’s iconic University Library as CSUN celebrates its 2024 commencement.	The American Cancer Society Awarded $10,000 Thanks to the community's support, E.C. Loomis Insurance Associates has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to The American Cancer Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer.	Cameron Smyth: Free To Be Me at West Creek Park Imagine a day where barriers dissolve and possibilities unfold, a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity.	May 7: Assessor Reminds Businesses as Last BPP Deadline Nears The final Business Property Statement deadline is approaching fast, with payments need by May 7 to avoid penalties.	Fourth SCV Jobfair Draws Biggest Crowd Yet Last Friday SCVEDC teamed up with the city of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons, L.A. County's America's Job Center of California, and the Chamber of Commerce to host their 4th valley-wide job fair.	May 4: Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros at the Santa Clarita Public Library The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to announce its upcoming celebration in honor of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch.
Today in SCV History (May 1) 1927: First major competition, second annual rodeo, at new Baker Ranch arena (later Saugus Speedway). Overflow crowd more than fills 18,000-seat arena. Entire SCV population was ~3,000 [story]	Schiavo Introduces Click to Cancel Bill to Protect Consumers California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has announced the introduction of AB 2863, a bill aimed at protecting consumers and putting more money back in people’s pockets by simplifying the cancellation process for subscription services.	Low Cost Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic at Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita residents can get low-cost spay/neuter services for your pets every Monday at the mobile clinic located in the parking lot of the Newhall Community Center.	May-October Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area invites you to an evening around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center. Live music, sing-alongs, animal meet and greets, storytelling, crafts, activities, show + tell tables, s'mores and more.	June 22: Howdown for Hope at Gilchrist Farm It's time to kick up your heels and head on over to Gilchrist Farm for the Hoedown for Hope event Saturday, June 22, 6-10 p.m.	May 6: Catholic Relic of St. Jude Makes Stop at St. Kateri A relic of Saint Jude has left Italy for the first time on an extended tour of the United States. Treasures of the Church, an evangelization ministry of the Catholic church, will present the Tour of the Relic of St. Jude the Apostle. The relic of St. Jude will be hosted Monday, May 6 at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church.
COC Film Instructor to Attend Marche du Film at Cannes Film Festival College of the Canyons film instructor Bavand Karim will attend Marche du Film, one of the largest film markets in the world, at the Cannes Film Festival in May to promote the launch of a new film slate by CINE & Lost Winds Entertainment.	June 6-8: Mission Opera Performances of ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’ Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera has been selected to present ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’ as part of the OPERA America National Conference and World Opera Forum, being held in Los Angeles in early June.	Princess Cruises Reroutes Global Voyages Due to Middle East Uncertainty Given the ongoing uncertain situation in the Red Sea and surrounding area and following extensive consultation with global security experts and government authorities, Princess Cruises, which is headquartered in Valencia, is revising the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises, which will no longer visit the Middle East or Asia, and now instead, will offer new port stops in Africa and Europe.	May 4: Schiavo to Host Youth, Family Festival California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host an upcoming Youth and Family Festival, a day packed with fun, learning and community engagement. This event is free to all and will bel held on Saturday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the College of the Canyons	Today in SCV History (April 30) 1973 - Watergate figure H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, a former CalArts board member, resigns from Nixon White House [link]	May 3: Livestream 2024 TMU Commencement The 97th annual commencement ceremony of The Master’s University will be taking place on campus Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
COC Hosting Info Sessions for Prospective Board Candidates Three seats on the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, will be up for election in November 2024.	TMU Men’s Track Brings Home GSAC Title, Women Finish Second The second and final day of the Golden State Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships gave The Master's University men's team their second championship in a row, while the women finished second.	May 20: SCAA to Feature Artist Rex Kochel Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association at Barnes and Noble Valencia May 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for its SCAA monthly meeting, featuring Rex Kochel.	Santa Clarita Announces Newest Exhibits, Calls for Artworks The city of Santa Clarita has released a list of arts-related events happening in the Santa Clarita Valley.	SCAA Announces New Exhibit ‘Faces’ The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Gallery is showcasing a new exhibit called, "Faces," from May 3 to June 2.	Kathryn Barger \| Focusing on Mental Health At the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting this week, we reviewed the Chief Executive Officer's proposed $45.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year.