At our meeting earlier this month, your City Council adopted another on-time and balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 totaling $344.6 million. Getting to this point was a six-month process, with city staff working closely with the City Council Budget Committee to determine what items would be funded...

There is something magical about watching a movie under the stars, surrounded by your neighbors, friends and family, with a cool, summer breeze and a bucket of popcorn in hand. I am excited to announce that this magic is returning once again with City Cinemas, presented by Henry Rodriguez State Farm....

“My ranch William S. Hart Park is for the benefit of the American Public of every race and creed.” – William S. Hart William S. Hart Park has been a cherished part of the Santa Clarita community for nearly 70 years. Whether it’s enjoying a peaceful walk through the picturesque trails, visiting...

I wanted to share a quick legislative update from Sacramento. We recently reached the deadline to send bills from the Senate to the Assembly in order to continue moving them through the legislative process this session. Since being sworn in as State Senator, I have been laser-focused on three issue areas: Tackling...

“America is another name for opportunity.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Few traditions bring our community together quite like the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade. It’s more than a celebration of our nation’s independence, it’s a reflection of who we are as a community. A day when...

As a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I know that summer brings more than just high temperatures, it also marks a peak season for wildfire danger. Earlier this year, we witnessed the devastating impact of the Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles, as well as the Hughes Fire in Castaic, serving...

“The only reason I started swimming was for water safety. Then, once I started falling in love with sports, I got more comfortable with it.” – Michael Phelps Nothing says summer like spending the day at the pool, going to the beach or cooling off at the lake with friends and family. As enjoyable...

With summer quickly approaching, kids will soon be out of school and more residents are heading outside to enjoy everything Santa Clarita has to offer, from paseos and parks to community events and local shopping. As activity picks up across the city, it is a good time to remember that safety starts...

As summer approaches, you are invited to enjoy the warm weather and great energy at the SENSES Block Party on Main Street. This stimulating event series is held every third Thursday of the month, continuing through September. Each SENSES brings a unique, all-encompassing theme to Old Town Newhall with...

U.S. Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, voted on Thursday, May 22, against the House Republican budget proposal that slashes Medicaid, SNAP and other programs that hundreds of thousands of his constituents rely on. Whitesides issued the following statement: I came to Washington to fight for families...