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All press releases are listed by the date the release was issued by the City of Santa Clarita's Public Information Officer.

 

December 16, 2002

DTSC ISSUES UNILATERAL ORDER TO WHITTAKER-BERMITE - State Requires Former Munitions Company to Begin Remediation

December 13, 2002

TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON FLASH MODE

CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SLATED

SIGN UP TO HAVE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

December 11, 2002

SIMULATED RESCUE WILL TEACH STUDENTS

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO BEGIN ISSUING FILM PERMITS

WALK WITH AN ARTIST

December 6, 2002

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - COMMUNITY CENTER TO RE-OPEN ITS DOORS

COMMUNITY CENTER TO RE-OPEN ITS DOORS

ARTISTS TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK IN OLD TOWN NEWHALL

December 2, 2002

FRANK FERRY TO PASS ON GAVEL TO NEW MAYOR

INVITATION TO COVER - Mural on "Peace and Harmony"

INVITATION TO COVER/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - MAYOR TO HELP "STUFF-A-BUS" FOR THE SANTA CLARITA FOOD PANTRY

YMCA IS SPONSORING THIRD ANNUAL "FUN RUN"

November 26, 2002

GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH ANNEXED TO CITY

November 18, 2002

CITY SALES TAX REVENUE UP AGAIN - Second Quarter 2002 Up 5% Over Last Year

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT THE CITY'S SPORTS COMPLEX

November 12, 2002

SANTA CLARITA MARATHON HAS SUCCESSFUL RUN

November 8, 2002

DIAZINON CONTAMINATION FOUND IN BOUQUET CANYON CREEK

SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR STORM SEASON

November 1, 2002

HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY PROGRAM

HOLIDAY TRAIN TO STOP IN SANTA CLARITA

October 31, 2002

SPECIAL PRESS CONFERENCE

October 28, 2002

8TH ANNUAL MARATHON WILL HAVE ROAD CLOSURES

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CHANGES TO THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM

CITY TAKES ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR STATE ROUTE 126

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL BOXER STAYS UNDEFEATED

SCHOLARSHIP FOR PARKS AND RECREATION STUDENTS

October 24, 2002

INVITE TO COVER - GRAND OPENING FOR WHITNEY CANYON PARK

October 23, 2002

STUDENT VALET PROGRAM A SUCCESS!

October 21, 2002

SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY CENTER KARATE CLASS IS PUT TO THE TEST

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY CENTER KARATE CLASS TESTING DAY

MORE WINS FOR THE SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY CENTER BOXING CHAMPS

October 14, 2002

CANYON COUNTRY COMMUNITY MEETING

CHRIS DASTÉ NAMED AS NEW FIELD SERVICES DIRECTOR - 13-Year City Employee Will Lead Department

COYOTE ATTACK PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A HEAVY RAINY SEASON

SANTA CLARITA ACTIVITIES CENTER TO HOLD WORKSHOP ON CHILDREN'S SAFETY

October 7, 2002

CHEROKEE SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH RFI - Whittaker-Bermite Property May Be Sold

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTICE OF UNSCHEDULED COMMISSION VACANCY

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO BE ON DISPLAY AT BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO

OCTOBER IS "END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH"

E-MAIL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE CITY IS CONTINUING TO GROW

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FILM OFFICE IS A RESOURCE FOR AREA FILM PROFESSIONALS

BOY SCOUT TO PRESENT GIFT TO SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY CENTER

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - BOY SCOUT TO PRESENT GIFT TO COMMUNITY CENTER

September 30, 2002

SPECIAL CLEAN UP EVENT FOR WHITNEY CANYON

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PROMOTES RIDESHARE WEEK

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL RECRUIT SANTA CLARITA WEATHER ENTHUSIASTS

SANTA CLARITA FILM COMPANIES RECEIVE AWARD NOMINATIONS

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TAKES PART IN NATIONWIDE ARTS AND ECONOMICS STUDY

THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ON TRASH

NEW CITIZEN'S TRAFFIC COMMITTEE WILL HOLD FIRST MEETING


September 23, 2002

LOCAL JUVENILE COURT CLOSES

RECONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN ON SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD

"SUGGESTED ROUTE TO SCHOOL" MAPS HELP INCREASE STUDENT SAFETY

September 16, 2002

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR TO TAKE PLACE AT LOCAL PARK

PET FAIR TO PROMOTE ANIMAL AWARENESS AND PET ADOPTION

SANTA CLARITA WILL CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION WEEK

SANTA CLARITA YOUTH SUMMIT WILL HIGHLIGHT NEW YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP

SANTA CLARITA CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER TO HOST ANNUAL HARVEST RIDE

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA IS HONORED FOR WRITTEN INVESTMENT POLICY CERTIFICATION

COMMUNITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CELEBRATE "NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK"

SANTA CLARITA CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS RANKED FOURTH BEST

RATS! IF YOU HAVE THEM, READ THIS!

FORMER CITY MANAGER TO BE HONORED AT SANTA CLARITA VALLEY YOUTH PROJECT CROQUET TOURNAMENT

September 9, 2002

SANTA CLARITA BOXERS BRING BACK A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY AT CITY HALL WILL COMMEMORATE SEPTEMBER 11TH

GRANT PROGRAM WILL AWARD $100,000 TO SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ONLINE REGISTRATION PROGRAM IS BOOSTING CITY RECREATION ENROLLMENT


August 26, 2002

AQUATICS DIVISION LAUNCHES ITS FIRST FALL SWIM LEAGUE

BALLET FOLKLORICO NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY CLOSURE SLATED

SANTA CLARITA SYMPHONY TO DEBUT AT NEWHALL PARK


August 19, 2002

CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SLATED

JUMP TO THE SOUNDS OF SWING SANTA CLARITA


August 5, 2002

CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SLATED

MUMBO GUMBO TAKES THE STAGE AT CENTRAL PARK

Santa Clarita Junior Golden Glove Boxing Champions!

WES THOMPSON RANCH AREA ANNEXED TO CITY - New Annexation is the City's 22nd Since Cityhood

SANTA CLARITA TO CELEBRATE PATRIOT DAY - Local Organizations, Residents Invited to Participate

July 30, 2002

CITY OFFICIALS VISIT DTSC HEAD IN SACRAMENTO


July 29, 2002

THE BOOGIE KNIGHTS BRING DISCO TO SANTA CLARITA

LYONS AVENUE MEDIAN CONSTRUCTION SLATED

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - NEW AQUATICS CENTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION

WHAT TO DO IF STREET LIGHTS GO OUT


July 24, 2002

CONSERVANCY AND CITY PURCHASE WHITNEY CANYON - Canyon Property Now in Public Ownership

Santa Clarita Transit Wins American Public Transportation Association's Award for Excellence


July 22, 2002

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT THE CITY'S SPORTS COMPLEX

CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEEKING CANDIDATES

LYONS AVENUE MEDIAN CONSTRUCTION SLATED

MEETING SLATED TO DISCUSS VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PLAZA

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

PASEO BRIDGE CLOSURE SLATED

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - Community Center Thanks The Valencia Auto Spa

PUBLIC MEETING SLATED TO DISCUSS RECREATION PROGRAM FEE INCREASE

July 19, 2002

SANTA CLARITA SUPPORTS LOCAL FILMING - City Council Unanimously Approves Resolution in Support of Filming

July 15, 2002

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

NEW STATE BUILDING CODES

PONCHO SANCHEZ RETURNS TO THE CONCERTS IN THE PARKS!

PUBLIC MEETING SLATED TO DISCUSS RECREATION PROGRAM FEE INCREASE


July 8, 2002

ANOTHER WIN!

E-RIDE TICKET IS ONLINE! - Santa Clarita Transit's Online Pass Sale Program

LYONS AVE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT COMMENCES

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

RESIDENTS AND AFRICANIZED HONEY BEES IN SANTA CLARITA

THE BOOGIE KNIGHTS BRING DISCO TO SANTA CLARITA

TOWN HALL MEETING SLATED


July 1, 2002

4th OF JULY ROAD CLOSURE SLATED

CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SLATED

ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR CITY RECREATION CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

PASEO BRIDGE CLOSURE SLATED

THE CITY INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY THE SANTA CLARITA WAY!


June 24, 2002

BALLET FOLKLORICO WINS AGAIN!

METROLINK FARE INCREASE GOES INTO EFFECT FOR JULY MONTHLY PASS SALES

NEW AQUATICS CENTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION

PONCHO SANCHEZ RETURNS TO THE CONCERTS IN THE PARKS!

SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL STAR CAMP


June 17, 2002

THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA OFFERS ANSWERS TO TODAY'S DIFFICULT PARENTING DILEMMAS

THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF PAPA DOO RUN RUN COME TO SANTA CLARITA

PASEO BRIDGE CLOSURE SLATED


June 11, 2002

MTA SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY

NEW SAUGUS ACTION COMMITTEE WEB PAGE AVAILABLE

NEW AQUATICS CENTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION


June 3, 2002

AMATEUR RADIO WEEK

RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY WORKSHOP SLATED

May 28, 2002

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE SLATED TO DISCUSS I-5

May 21, 2002

CITY CRIME DOWN 7.5% FOR FIRST QUARTER 2002 - Santa Clarita is the Third Safest City in the State

CITY TO INSTALL RUBBERIZED SIDEWALKS - Pilot Program Set for Valencia Area

May 13, 2002

CITY BUILDING AND SAFETY INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT HOME AND GARDEN SHOW

CITY WORKERS PAINT MURAL

FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH HOLDS CLINIC - Low-Income Families to Receive Free Dental Health Care

INVITATION TO COVER - Boxing and Ballet Folklorico Champions Reception Slated

SANTA CLARITA ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

May 7, 2002

AUTO SALES IN CITY UP OVER 33% - Dealers/City Shop Local Campaign a Big Success!

"BUILDING YOUR CITY" AIRS NEW MAY PROGRAM -Show Spotlights New Park, McBean Restripe & Old Town Newhall

BIKE TO WORK WEEK MAY 13-17

BOXERS JUST KEEP WINNING!

COMMUNITY CENTER'S PRO BOXER STAYS UNDEFEATED!

INVITATION TO COVER

SAVE YOUR DOG A TRIP TO THE VET AT THE ANNUAL DOG VACCINATION CLINIC

April 30, 2002

FILMING SLATED IN NEWHALL

JAN DOWNEY NAMED SECRETARY OF THE MUNICIPAL TREASURERS' ASSOCIATION

PAY YOUR PARKING CITATIONS ON-LINE

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - CITY TO RECEIVE $50K TREE GRANT

REMOVAL OF CROSSWALK SLATED AT VALENCIA BLVD. AND CREEKSIDE RD.

COMMUNITY CENTER'S BALLET FOLKLORICO PROGRAM WINS AT 2ND ANNUAL REGIONAL COMPETITION

April 29, 2002

CITY PIO WINS FIRST PLACE AWARD - State Organization Recognizes Santa Clarita's Stop TMC Outreach!

Homeland Security - Get Trained Now

April 26, 2002

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - Local Scout Aims to Retire Old Glory

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - "RALLY FOR CHARACTER"

April 22, 2002

MS. FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IS SPONSORING "TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY"

RALLY FOR CHARACTER

PUBLIC HEARING SLATED FOR CHANGES IN LOCAL SERVICE STUDENT FARES

April 19, 2002

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - Cleaning Up The Neighborhood

April 15, 2002

LOCAL BALET FOLKLORICO COMPETES IN REGIONAL COMPETITION

FAST, FURIOUS AND FATAL

GREETING CARD ACTIVITY SLATED AT NEWHALL LIBRARY

LOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD

April 12, 2002

ROBERT NEWMAN NAMED NEW DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

MAYOR'S BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE ASSISTS BUSINESSES WITH DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

April 10, 2002

ATTENTION SANTA CLARITA DODGER FANS

COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP

PASEO BRIDGE CLOSURES SLATED

SUMMER DAY CAMP IS FINALLY HERE!

April 1, 2002

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CELEBRATES PRIDE WEEK APRIL 15-20

March 29, 2002

SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT SEEKING MEMBERS FOR ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

March 27, 2002

10th ANNUAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPO

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

PRESS RELEASE / INVITATION TO COVER PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - Start your Engines: Pine Car Derby Race at Santa Clarita Community Center

INVITATION TO COVER/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - CITY TO BREAK GROUND FOR OAK SPRING CANYON PARK

March 18, 2002

GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Grand Opening Slated for East Portion of the Cross Valley Connector

WALK OF WESTERN STARS DEDICATION EVENT PLANNED

March 13, 2002

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

GRAB YOUR GEAR AND SADDLE UP FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL AT HISTORIC MELODY RANCH

MEETING SLATED FOR UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS

ST. PATRICK'S DAY BENEFIT BIKE RIDE

March 11, 2002

3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT THE CITY'S SPORTS COMPLEX

COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP

NEW AQUATICS CENTER TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION - Groundbreaking Slated for Major Project at Sports Complex

CITY TO BREAK GROUND FOR OAK SPRING CANYON PARK

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY/INVITATION TO COVER - YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY

March 6, 2002

INVITATION TO COVER

JOIN THE CITY FOR ARBOR DAY 2002

CITY TO BREAK GROUND FOR OAK SPRING CANYON PARK - New 5-acre Park Ready for Construction

NEW AQUATICS CENTER TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION - Groundbreaking Slated for Major Project at Sports Complex

March 4, 2002

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - SONG STAR FOR KIDS DAN CROW TO PERFORM
AT CASTAIC ELEMENTARY

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - WE TELL STORIES CELEBRATES READING AT VALENCIA VALLEY

PROPOSITION 40 A BOON FOR SANTA CLARITA - City Council Backs Prop 40 on March Ballot

February 28, 2002

WALK OF WESTERN STARS EVENT TO BE "STAR-STUDDED!" Three Honorees Draw Celebs…Tickets On Sale Now!

February 26, 2002

TMC DEFEATED! COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS VOTES TO AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION TO DENY PROJECT

February 20, 2002

MEETING SLATED TO DISCUSS VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PLAZA

PRESS RELEASE / INVITATION TO COVER PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

February 13, 2002

BECOME A LIFEGUARD FOR THE SUMMER OF 2002!

COWBOY COUTURE TO FEATURE HIGH-END WESTERN DUDS

GROUNDBREAKING SLATED FOR 14 CONNECTION $6.5 Million Freeway Connection to Begin Construction

INVITATION TO COVER/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

February 11, 2002

PROPOSITION 40 A BOON FOR SANTA CLARITA

MEETING SLATED TO DISCUSS VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PLAZA

February 8, 2002

JUAN RUIZ JR. FIGHT SLATED

PASEO BRIDGE CLOSURES SLATED

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - MCBEAN TRANSFER STATION TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING

USA BOXING SHOW SLATED

February 5, 2002

SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

RESIDENTS CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS ON INTERSTATE 5 ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE

MCBEAN TRANSFER STATION TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING

PROPOSITION 40 A BOON FOR SANTA CLARITA

January 25, 2002

CITY RE-FILES ENDANGERED SPECIES LAWSUIT

COMMUNITY CENTER VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

January 23, 2002

COMMUNITY TREE CLASS - FRUIT TREE PRUNING

MCBEAN TRANSFER STATION TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING

January 17, 2002

MCBEAN TRANSFER STATION TO REPLACE CITRUS BUS STOP

THE WINNING CONTINUES!

GOT CABLE?

January 9, 2002

RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS CARD

SIGNAL SHUT DOWNS AT VALENCIA BLVD. AND MCBEAN PKWY.

NEW PUBLIC ACCESS SHOW TO DEBUTE WITH NEW YEAR