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Santa Clarita City Manager’s Monthly Message – December 2020

By Ken Striplin | Tuesday, Dec 1, 2020

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If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit this month, I encourage you to visit Old Town Newhall. Whether you are looking to enjoy a meal under the stars at your favorite Main Street restaurant, shop for that unique gift for someone special or just admire the tens of thousands of sparkling lights – Old Town Newhall is the place to be.

The City’s premier arts and entertainment district is home to a variety of local restaurants serving up farm-to-table fresh food, fine local wines and craft brews. Many of these establishments have expanded their dining areas onto patios and even into Main Street to be able to serve their loyal customers while the COVID restrictions remain in place.

Main Street is also home to many local boutiques that offer up unique finds for everyone on your shopping list. You can discover charming décor items, on-trend apparel and even vintage treasures at the local, non-profit, second-hand stores. Shopping local also keeps your tax dollars going right back into our community. Those funds go to maintaining City infrastructure, programming, our 35 beautiful parks and much more.

Even though we could not gather as a community to celebrate Light Up Main, Main Street is sparkling brighter than ever this year. Enhanced holiday décor includes sparkling lights up and down the street, a Christmas tree brimming with ornaments, illuminated snowflakes and even Instagram-worthy photo opportunities. I encourage all of you to grab the family and safely enjoy the beauty of the holiday season in Old Town Newhall.

With all we have been through this year, make sure to take the time to enjoy the magic of the holidays this month. I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah!

Ken Striplin is the Santa Clarita City Manager and can be reached at kstriplin@santa-clarita.com.

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Maria Christopher says:

Tuesday, Dec 1, 2020 at

Since the additional minimum of 3 week closures were known a few days ago, this should have been updated.

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Santa Clarita City Manager’s Monthly Message – December 2020

Tuesday, Dec 1, 2020

If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit this month, I encourage you to visit Old Town Newhall.

Message from City Manager Ken Striplin

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020

As restrictions remain in place for gatherings and events in Los Angeles County, one of Santa Clarita’s most important traditions will take place on an online format in 2020.

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The holiday shopping rush is upon us! As with everything this year, checking loved ones off your shopping list will look a little different in 2020. There will be no braving the crowds and tussling for the first crack at the doorbuster deals on Black Friday.

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As with everything in 2020, this year’s State of the City event will be different than years past. We are looking on the bright side, embracing the necessary changes for safety’s sake and rejoicing in the fact that this year’s event is truly inclusive of the entire Santa Clarita community.

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