by Ken Striplin | Oct 31, 2019 | Community |
At the beginning of the school year, we gathered medical experts, deputies, educators, addiction counselors and more, to share with parents and students the dangers of vaping. The theme of this year’s Parent Resource Symposium was “Head in the Clouds: Truth about...
by Ken Striplin | Sep 25, 2019 | Community |
It’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since we cut the ribbon and welcomed skateboarders to the brand new Santa Clarita Skatepark. Now, a decade later, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary on Saturday, October 19, at the Santa Clarita Skatepark (20840 Centre...
by Ken Striplin | Aug 30, 2019 | Community |
Paying attention to the road and avoiding distractions while driving is always necessary. During this time of year, this is even more crucial, as our City sidewalks and crosswalks are filled with students heading to class as they kick off a new school year. This is...
by Ken Striplin | May 29, 2019 | Community |
Our City has long been celebrated for its high quality of life. Santa Clarita boasts top notch schools, miles of off-street trails, 34 parks, well-maintained infrastructure and amenities and activities for residents of any age. Our senior population just celebrated...
by Ken Striplin | Feb 27, 2019 | Community |
“…every story, every dream, every moment of our waking lives is filled with one fateful coincidence after another.” – From “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See There is nothing quite as inspirational as discovering a story that takes you on a journey. A...
by Ken Striplin | Jan 31, 2019 | Community |
The men and women from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station have been hard at work fighting crime and we have the numbers to prove it. Part one crimes – which include homicide, rape, robbery, burglary and arson – went down 20 percent in 2018. This is a...
by Ken Striplin | Jan 2, 2019 | Community |
In drought-prone California, we know we need the rain. Seeing the precipitation falling from the sky is a welcome sight after our hot summer and dry autumn. However, winter storms bring with them dangerous road conditions, possibilities for mudslides and flooding....
by Ken Striplin | Oct 29, 2018 | Community |
Honoring our Veterans is something near and dear to our residents. You see this in the number of people who faithfully spend each Veterans Day at our Veterans Historical Plaza in Old Town Newhall for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. This year’s event will take place...
by Ken Striplin | Aug 29, 2018 | Community |
What if I told you that there is an epidemic in our country that claims nine lives every day? What if I told you your teenager is the most susceptible? What if I told you that this epidemic is completely preventable? All these statements are true, and the epidemic is...
by Ken Striplin | Jun 26, 2018 | Community |
“The business prospects of our pleasantly situated little town were never better than at present. Newhall is destined at no distant day to be an important business center. The developments in the oil country continue very favorable, and lumber and machinery are being...
by Ken Striplin | Apr 26, 2018 | Community |
You can’t have a discussion about crime stats in the Santa Clarita Valley without taking into account Assembly Bill 109 and Propositions 47 and 57. These recent initiatives were intended to reduce the state prison population; but at what cost to the safety of our...
by Ken Striplin | Feb 21, 2018 | Community |
Our top priority here at the City is to enhance the quality of life for Santa Clarita residents, and it is this priority that helps to frame all of our decisions. Among our most effective services in terms of quality of life enhancement are those provided by the...
