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1939 - Newhall Elementary School burns down; pupils rejoice [story]
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Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, parking at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint, will be reduced for solar panel installation. The project will take approximately six weeks to complete.

Part of the city and Santa Clarita’s Energy Infrastructure Modernization Project, this upcoming closure will help generate electricity at The Cube. The panels will also provide shaded parking for patrons, while helping the environment and reducing the city’s utility costs.

Visitors are encouraged to use any of the available parking outside of the construction zone at The Cube, or use the parking lot at Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 and use the crosswalk at the signalized intersection. During the closure we urge residents to drive safely, as there will be heightened foot traffic on Smyth Drive throughout the project.

Recently, The Cube received LED lighting and HVAC modifications throughout the facility, a new roof and started the process of installing a new ice refrigeration system. All of these upgrades are part of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Project, which will revitalize aging infrastructure, mitigate rising utility costs and promote sustainability.

For more information on the parking lot closure, please call (661) 257- 2823.

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  1. What will the estimated utility cost savings for the city be from these solar panels? Does anyone know why, legally, these panels can be placed over the parking lot, whereas in homes, they must be on the roof? I ask that because I prefer to place them on our side hill, not on the roof.

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