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Ex-Mayor Ferry Weds Dentist from Iran; Fled During ’79 Revolution
Tuesday, Jul 1, 2014

[KHTS] – Frank Ferry, former Santa Clarita mayor and high school principal, married his longtime sweetheart Mori Rouhani on Saturday. The backyard ceremony was held at Rouhani’s home in West Hills. About 40 relatives attended the event. Sons of Ferry and Rouhani, Nick Ferry, Jake Ferry, Keon...

Pulskamp Takes Helm of Calif. City Management Foundation
Monday, Feb 3, 2014

Ken Pulskamp The California City Management Foundation announced the appointment Monday of Kenneth Pulskamp as its Executive Director. Pulskamp has over 35 years of experience in local government administration. He worked as City Manager in Santa Clarita for 10 years. He was awarded the “City Manager...

From ‘Making Progress’ to ‘Goal Accomplished’
Saturday, Dec 1, 2012

Ken Pulskamp Some time ago in this column, I unwisely mentioned that I had set a goal to swim 100 miles at the aquatic center. Since that time I have been asked by many people how my goal was coming. I always responded the same: “making progress.” Well, I can finally move from “making progress”...

Dec. 14: Retirement Party for City Manager … You’re Invited
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012

Ken Pulskamp Community members interested in wishing outgoing City Manager Ken Pulskamp farewell are invited to attend a retirement event in his honor on Friday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Activities Center at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway. Tickets to the event...

Earlier Start for Santa Clarita’s New City Manager
Thursday, Nov 8, 2012

Ken Striplin The Santa Clarita City Council will consider an amendment Tuesday to Ken Striplin’s city manager contract to reflect a Dec. 1 start date. Striplin replaces City Manager Ken Pulskamp, who had announced his retirement effective Jan. 1, 2013. But then, Pulskamp agreed to serve as Burbank’s...

City Finances Sitting Pretty with AAA Rating
Sunday, Nov 4, 2012

Ken Pulskamp You will be pleased to know that your city is doing well fiscally.  This year, we’ve seen a slight uptick in our sales tax revenues, which is a good indicator for our local economy. Earlier this year, Santa Clarita received its third credit upgrade in five years from Standard and Poor’s. ...

Pulskamp Leaving Early to Run City of Burbank
Monday, Oct 22, 2012

Ken Pulskamp Mayor Frank Ferry announced Monday that retiring City Manager Ken Pulskamp has accepted the interim City Manager position with the City of Burbank, effective Dec. 3. Ken Pulskamp’s last day as Santa Clarita’s City Manager is Nov. 30. (Editor’s note: Pulskamp’s previously...

City Celebrates 25th Anniversary (Video)
Thursday, Oct 18, 2012

The city of Santa Clarita hosted its State of the City Luncheon 2012 Thursday. While Santa Clarita celebrated its 25th birthday it also marked the last State of the City Luncheon for current City Manager Ken Pulskamp, who announced his retirement effective December. Pulskamp received a standing ovation...

Exciting Times in Santa Clarita
Sunday, Oct 7, 2012

Ken Pulskamp What an exciting time for the City of Santa Clarita! We recently celebrated the grand opening of our new Old Town Newhall Library. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, I encourage you to stop by soon. Located at 24500 Main Street, the new Old Town Newhall Library has a book and...

Friday, Sep 7, 2012

Read the S&P report here.   The City of Santa Clarita was recently notified that its credit rating was upgraded to AAA, the highest rating a municipality can receive. Standard and Poors defines the AAA rating as: “Extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments; the highest rating.”...

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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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