In every community, there are moments when people pause, turn the page together and discover something larger than themselves. A story has the power to spark conversation between neighbors, connect generations and transform quiet reading into a city experience. This March, the Santa Clarita Public Library...

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn.” — O. Fred Donaldson Spring is a season of new beginnings, longer days and renewed energy. There is no better place to channel that energy than at one of my favorite places in Santa Clarita, The Cube Ice and Entertainment...

Innovation guides how Santa Clarita brings the community together through its events and programming. Each year, the city introduces new ways to engage residents and highlight what makes Santa Clarita unique. This spring, that effort includes the launch of two new city events designed to celebrate creativity,...

In Santa Clarita, building a strong sense of community is a priority we carry through everything we do, from shared experiences that bring residents together to programs and opportunities that encourage us to learn, participate and connect with one another. While those connections often grow through...

“My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.” — Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Love has a way of transforming a moment into a memory that lasts a lifetime. This spring, that magic rides into town in true western...

One of the most rewarding parts of my role as City Manager is connecting with our community and sharing the stories behind the people, projects and services that make Santa Clarita such a great place to live, work and play. This is exactly why we launched the Santa Clarita Voices podcast. In each episode,...

As you step into William S. Hart Park, the sights and sounds of the Old West come alive. The rhythm of boots shuffling across the dance floor, the unmistakable aroma of Dutch oven peach cobbler drifting through the mesquite-scented air and the ringing of a blacksmith’s hammer all echo a time when Santa...

After years of watching the skies and tracking reservoir levels, Californians are finally seeing a welcome change: the state is no longer in a drought. We have seen more rain, greener landscapes and stable water supplies; however, in a region with regular dry cycles, one thing remains true, how we manage...

At our Board meeting this week, I voted “no” on another countywide sales tax. Los Angeles County already has the highest sales tax of any major metropolis. This proposed half-cent increase would push us even higher, making our county less affordable for families and less appealing for consumers...

“Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch One of the things that makes Santa Clarita such a special place to live is the variety of opportunities available for residents to stay active, learn something new and connect with one another. From arts and fitness to enrichment...