Ken Striplin As we begin a new calendar year, it is my pleasure to share with you some of the top programs and projects on our city’s plan for 2015. We are developing a new strategic plan called Santa Clarita 2020. The plan will encompass a wide range of long-term projects and programs aimed at taking...

Ken Striplin I want to personally wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. It’s hard to believe the year is nearly over – and here at City Hall, we are already looking at programs, projects and activities for the coming year. On the horizon, we are looking forward to breaking ground...

Ken Striplin Assuring a high quality of life for our residents and business community is a top priority for all of us at City Hall. To that end, our annual budget goals reflect this mandate by focusing on improving aging infrastructure, increasing our operating reserves, and taking a futuristic approach...

Ken Striplin As we begin our new fiscal year at City Hall, I am pleased to share with you a number of projects and programs we have planned for the coming year. Right now, we are finishing up some key projects including a field expansion at Central Park that also includes a new basketball court and 170...

The City of Santa Clarita recently hosted two different groups of international students. Last Wednesday, Councilman Dante Acosta gave a tour of City Hall to a group of international students students also were greeted by City Manager Ken Striplin and Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo. Students from...

Ken Striplin This summer, our city is helping to promote road safety through an outreach campaign aimed at reducing the number of traffic incidents involving motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. You might be surprised to learn that last year, our city saw 99 incidents involving motorists, bicyclists...

Ken Striplin A big work effort at City Hall is the annual City budget. For the last several months, the city has been working on the new budget for fiscal year 2014-15, which goes into effect July 1, once it is voted upon by the City Council. You will be pleased to note that our city has a 100-percent...

Over the last 26 years, our City has successfully developed top-notch sports and recreation programs and facilities that thousands enjoy.  Our goal with these programs and facilities is to encourage and contribute to a healthy and high quality of life for our residents.  As we approach the warm summer...

Nothing beats a beautiful spring day in Santa Clarita!  I hope you and your family have an opportunity to get out into the community and enjoy some terrific events being held in our City. Ken Striplin The annual Earth Arbor Day Festival is being held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Ken Striplin Over the last several months, I’ve heard from residents who have expressed their pleasure with the way our city looks. The City Council has certainly put a high priority on improving the aesthetic value of our community. This effort takes many forms, including quick eradication of graffiti,...