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12/28/2005

VERDICT ISSUED IN PORTA BELLA CASE

NEW COMMUNITY CENTER TO OPEN!

CITY LAUNCHES NEW RECREATION WEBSITE

12/21/2005

THINK GREEN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

12/15/2005

2006 COWBOY FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE!!

12/12/2005

TEMPORARY BIN AND ROLL-OFF BOX SERVICE FRANCHISED

FILING PERIOD TO OPEN FOR 2006 CITY COUNCIL RACE

12/9/2005

CITY INSTALLS NEW TRAFFIC MONITORING DEVICES

12/5/2005

Sanitation District Board Adopts Ordinance Banning Saltwater Pools
Officials Continue to Protect Santa Clara River

CITY CELEBRATES 18TH BIRTHDAY
Residents Invited to Tea and Scrapbooking Celebration

CITY TO OFFER FREE PICK UP OF OLD COMPUTERS, T.V.’S
Grant To Fund Recycling of Used Electronic Equipment

12/1/2005

CITY STILL COLLECTING NAMES FOR YOUTH MEMORIAL
Residents Asked to Submit Names of Friends and Loved Ones

HOLIDAY TOY COLLECTION TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY CENTER

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PRESENTS
13th Annual Cowboy Festival

11/30/2005

City's Proposed Open Space and Parkland Preservation District Does Not Pass

11/29/2005

GOLDEN VALLEY INTERCHANGE TO OPEN
Cross Valley Connector Is Moving Forward!

11/28/2005

CITY HOLDS OLD TOWN NEWHALL HOLIDAY

LANE CLOSURES ALONG SOLEDAD CANYON

11/21/2005

CITY LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE VERSION OF WEBSITE

SCV AUTO DEALERS GIVE BACK FOR THANKSGIVING
500 People Expected at Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Event

11/18/2005

COMMUNITY CENTER PRESENTS MULTI-CULTURAL MARIONETTE SHOW

11/17/2005

LOCAL BOXER WINS CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

11/16/2005

COMMUNITY CENTER HOLDS THANKSGIVING DINNER

11/14/2005

CITY HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR YOUTH MEMORIAL

COMMUNITY TRAINING MEETING TO BE HELD
Learn How to Properly & Safely Evacuate Animals During Emergencies

HGTV SHOW LOOKING FOR UNIQUE HOMES IN SANTA CLARITA

CITY HOLDS PRIDE COMMITTEE RECOGNITION DINNER

11/10/2005

CITY UPDATES BIG PICTURE PLAN

CITY HELPS RESIDENTS CONSERVE ENERGY & MONEY

VETERANS HISTORICAL COMMITTEE TO HOLD CEREMONY

CITY COUNCIL HAS BREAKFAST WITH SENATOR RUNNER

11/9/2005

CITY SPREADS WORD ABOUT CALIFORNIA BEAR PROJECT

11/8/2005

INVITATION TO COVER
VIP Sam's Club Store Opening To Take Place

CITY SPONSORS BUSINESS OF ART WORKSHOP
Aspiring Filmmakers Invited to Attend

11/7/2005

CITY TO REMOVE DYING TREES ON MCBEAN

11/2/2005

ANNUAL TOY DRIVE ROLLS INTO TOWN

CITY HOLDS WINTER 5:5 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

10/31/2005

CITY HOLDS ART FESTIVAL JUST IN TIME FOR FALL

LOCAL BOXER TO COMPETE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

ROAD DETOURS FOR SANTA CLARITA MARATHON

10th ANNUAL SANTA CLARITA MARATHON RUNNING THIS WAY
Thousands of Runners Expected to Participate

10/28/2005

CITY TO REMEMBER LEGACY OF ROSA PARKS
Mayor Calls for First Seat on City Buses to Honor African-American Leader

CITY PRESENTS DADS MEETING FOR PARENTS AND TEENS
Information to be Given About Voluntary Drug Testing Program

10/26/2005

CITY PRESENTS HEALTHY SANTA CLARITA ASSEMBLY
Mayor, Nutritionist, Trainers, and Stuntmen to Attend Assembly at Rosedell

CITY HALL HOSTS “LISTENING SESSION”
State Officials Hear Public Comment on New Goods Movement Action Plan

CITY ANNOUNCES AIR QUALITY CALENDAR & KIDS ART CONTEST

10/21/2005

SECOND QUARTER 2005 SALES TAX UP 2.5%
Retail, Food, Transportation, Construction See Gains

10/20/2005

CITY HALL HOSTS SANITATION DISTRICT MEETING
District Officers to Decide on Rebate for Giving Up Water Softeners

10/18/2005

STORM-RELATED ROAD CLOSURES IN EFFECT

MONSTER MASH ALLEY TO BE DEDICATED TO SINGER BOBBY "BORIS" PICKETT

STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE PICKS UP FOR FALL

OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND PRESERVATION DISTRICT COMMUNITY MEETINGS

10/17/2005

OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND PRESERVATION DISTRICT COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

10/12/2005

CITY PRESENTS DADS MEETING FOR PARENTS AND TEENS
Information to be Given About Voluntary Drug Testing Program

CITY TAKES PART IN ANNUAL LOVE RIDE FESTIVITIES

10/10/2005

11th ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ON-LOCATION AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE LOCATIONS DEPARTMENTS THAT SHOT IN SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
Valley Continues to be Location of Choice for Feature Films, Television Productions & Commercials

TEEN SCENE UNPLUGGED SCHEDULED TO AIR ON PUBLIC ACCESS
SCVTV Channel 20 Airs Parent and Teen Program

OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND PRESERVATION DISTRICT COMMUNITY MEETINGS

10/5/2005

COUNCILMEMBER FERRY VISITS WASHINGTON D.C
Ferry Seeks Funds for Cross Valley Connector

LOCAL BOXERS TO COMPETE IN BOXING TOURNAMENT

10/3/2005

OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND PRESERVATION DISTRICT INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT SCV SENIOR CENTER

SANTA CLARITA CELEBRATES FIRST ANNUAL OAK TREE DAY

9/30/2005

SANTA CLARITA WINS THREE NATIONAL AWARDS
City Marketing Programs Nab Two First Place Wins, One Third Place Win

9/28/2005

CITY RED LIGHT CAMERAS A SUCCESS

ROAD DETOURS IN EFFECT FOR STREET ART FESTIVAL

9/23/2005

SANTA CLARITA WORKSOURCE CENTER HELPING KATRINA EVACUEES

SANTA CLARITA WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR PARTNERING

HUNDREDS OF PARENTS AND TEENS CONVERGE FOR CITY EVENT

9/19/2005

HUMAN RELATIONS FORUM “CELEBRATING DIVERSITY”

9/15/2005

CITY’S COMMUNITY CENTER WINS AMISTAD AWARD

CITY HOLDS FINAL FARMERS’ MARKET OF THE SEASON

FEMA HIRING FOR SHORT TERM JOBS

CITY PRESENTS PARENT U – BUILDING BLOCKS FOR STRONG AND HEALTHY FAMILIES

CITY HOLDS COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT INFORMATION MEETING

TRANSIT RIDERSHIP UP IN THE CITY AS GAS PRICES RISE

9/14/2005

CITY EMPLOYEE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF LOCAL MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

CITY INSTALLS NEW TRAFFIC MONITORING DEVICES

9/12/2005

SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL WINS NATIONAL AWARD

CITY INVITES PUBLIC OUT TO STREET ART FESTIVAL

9/8/2005

PARKS COMMISSION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

9/7/2005

CITY CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

CITY PROGRAM AND STAFF NOMINATED FOR HISPANIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

9/2/2005

CITY HOSTS 4th ANNUAL NEWHALL ARTWALK

CITY PRESENTS TEEN SCENE UNPLUGGED

8/31/2005

Local Red Cross Chapters Rush To Aid Hurricane Victims
Donate Funds at Santa Clarita Red Cross Office

CITY STEPS UP ANTI-TAGGING ENFORCEMENT

8/30/2005

WESTERN CROONER DON EDWARDS TO PERFORM IN SANTA CLARITA

CITY ANNOUNCES 11TH ANNUAL RIVER RALLY CLEANUP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO

8/24/2005

COUNCIL APPROVES NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

CITY RECEIVES GRANT FOR ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT

8/22/2005

CITY OPENS BRAND NEW DISC GOLF COURSE
Local Eagle Scout Candidate Teams With City

CITY COUNCIL HAS BREAKFAST WITH COUNTY SUPERVISOR
Public Invited to Attend Free Meeting

8/19/2005

FIRST QUARTER 2005 SALES TAX UP 2.6%
Retail, Food, Transportation See Gains

8/18/2005

CITY CONCERT SERIES ENDS SUMMER RUN

8/16/2005

CITY URGES VIGILANCE AGAINST WEST NILE

8/15/2005

CITY HOLDS FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP
All Parents and Guardians Encouraged to Attend

HEALTHY SANTA CLARITA VISITS NEWHALL SENIOR CENTER

8/8/2005

CITY INVITES RESIDENTS TO A TOWN HALL MEETING ON AIR QUALITY

8/3/2005

TAKE IT EASY AT THIS WEEK’S CONCERT IN THE PARK

INFECTED CROW FOUND IN CITY PARK

7/28/2005

FOLKLORICO GROUP PARTICIPATES IN NATIONALS
Member Wins Individual Category

7/27/2005

CITY RECOGNIZED FOR INVESTMENT POLICY

CITY CONCERTS ROCK INTO AUGUST

7/20/2005

CITY HONORED WITH AWARD FOR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DISTRICT

CONCERTS IN THE PARK CONTINUE TO SIZZLE

7/15/2005

CITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION VACANY

YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY A SUCCESS

7/14/2005

CITY RECEIVES GRANT FOR ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT

7/13/2005

SCV ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION FEATURED AT FARMERS’ MARKET

SUMMER CONCERTS DON’T MISS A BEAT

7/8/2005

CONCERT SERIES ROLLS ALONG

7/7/2005

CITY VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION A SUCCESS
City Recognizes Top 12 Volunteers From Past Year

CITY S&P RATING IMPROVES
Financial Outlook for Santa Clarita Rated Stable

7/6/2005

CHANGES ON TAP AT CITY HALL
New Reorganization Will Save City $300K

7/1/2005

CITY OFFERS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

COMMITTEE GATHERING NAMES FOR YOUTH MEMORIAL

6/30/2005

CITY HOPES TO SWEEP COMPETITION
City, Fire Department, CHP, and Sheriff’s Department Personnel to Compete in Benefit Broomball Tourney

6/29/2005

A REMINDER TO LOCALS AND BUSINESSES
Spray Paint Sales Restricted by State

6/28/2005

CITY, SHERIFF, & FIRE DEPT. WARN OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS
Illegal Fireworks Will be Confiscated — Patrols Will Saturate the City

HEALTHY SANTA CLARITA DEUBTS AT BOUQUET CANYON SENIOR APARTMENTS

YOUTH IMPROVE SKILLS AT PLAYER ACADEMY BASKETBALL CAMP

6/27/2005

CONCERTS IN THE PARKS SERIES BLASTS OFF!

ENJOY AN EVENING OF FIREWORKS WITH THE CITY – FREE!

6/22/2005

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO BEGIN DISTRIBUTING USED-OIL RECYCLING KITS

CITY WIRED UP ABOUT NEW WIRELESS NETWORK

6/20/2005

SANTA CLARITA MOVES UP IN U.S. SAFEST CITIES RANKING
City is 4th Safest in U.S.

6/17/2005

CITY HOLDS SECOND ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR OF THE SEASON

CITY WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PARTNERSHIP

6/15/2005

CITY HELPS TRAFFIC FLOW MORE SMOOTHLY
Over $4 million Approved For Street Maintenance

6/10/2005

NEW GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD SECTION TO OPEN

6/3/2005

CITY COUNCILWOMAN ELECTED TO LEAGUE OF CITIES OFFICE
Marsha McLean Chosen as Treasurer for Los Angeles County Division

6/1/2005

METROLINK RIDERSHIP UP IN THE CITY!

SUMMER OF FUN FOR EVERYONE

5/26/2005

CITY INSTITUTES ONLINE WASTE EXCHANGE SYSTEM

5/25/2005

CITY WORKING TO DIAL UP CITY DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES

5/20/2005

CITY PRESENTS FIRST IN ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR SERIES

BIKE TO WORK DAY A ROLLING SUCCESS!

5/13/2005

CAMP CLARITA OPENS DOORS FOR KIDS

THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PRESENTS ANNUAL CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES

BUREAU RELEASES YEAR END TOURISM REPORT

CITY HOLDS FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP
Discussion About Child and Teen Depression

5/10/2005

MAKING HOMES, SCHOOLS, & WORKPLACES SAFER TOGETHER
The City Celebrates Building Safety Week

CITY AND METRO PRESENT FREE “WALKABLE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP”

5/9/2005

UNITED WAY TELETHON TO REWARD LOCAL NON-PROFITS AND DONORS TOO!!

CITY TO OPEN VETERANS HISTORICAL PLAZA
New Veterans Plaza Opens in Heart of Old Town Newhall

CITY’S 4TH QUARTER SALES TAX REVENUE UP 8.1%
Shop Santa Clarita Campaign Yields Big For City!

5/5/2005

NEW MINING PROJECT PLANNED NEAR RIVER
National Forest Service Has Had Project for 5 Years!

LOCAL BOXER KOs COMPETITION

5/2/2005

SAVE MONEY, GET HEALTHY, BIKE TO WORK!!
CITY TO HOLD ANNUAL BIKE TO WORK DAY EVENT

4/28/2005

Stuntman Invites Stand-Ins to Walk of Western Stars

4/27/2005

CITY TO FEATURE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL REVITALIZATION PLAN AT COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING

TASK FORCE HEADS NEW ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN

HEALTHY SANTA CLARITA AT NORTHPARK SCHOOL
Mayor Smyth to be Joined by Local Olympian, Teens, Nutritionist

4/25/2005

LOCAL SON RETURNS TO SANTA CLARITA
Major McLean to Present Flag to City Council

4/22/2005

LOCAL BOXER TO COMPETE IN “DUEL IN THE VALLEY”

4/20/2005

HEROES OF THE WEEK TO BE RECOGNIZED

4/18/2005

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO HOLD SMART GROWTH WORKSHOP
Developers, Residents, and Business Leaders Are Welcome

TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY WEBCAM IS BACK!!!

4/15/2005

YOUTH SUMMIT TO BRING TOGETHER STUDENTS
STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT SELF-RESPECT

4/13/2005

CITY TO HONOR WALK OF WESTERN STARS INDUCTEES
Gala Slated for Hyatt; Dedication in Old Town Newhall

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

4/12/2005

ARTISTS QUICK DRAW AT HART MANSION
Renowned Artists to Gather During Cowboy Festival!!

4/8/2005

CITY HOLDS FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP

4/7/2005

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PROMOTES COMMUNITY HEALTH

CITY TO CELEBRATE NEW PARK OPENING
Park Event Will Include Dedication of “Heritage Bear”

CITY PREPARES FOR SUMMER HEAT

4/6/2005

HEALTHY SANTA CLARITA AT MITCHELL SCHOOL
Pro Volleyball Player, Nutritionist, Local Teens Promote Good Health

4/4/2005

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PRIDE WEEK 2005
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR CITY!

3/31/2005

COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS USA AMATEUR BOXING SHOW

3/30/2005

SANTA CLARITA PLANS TO SUBMIT GRANT PROPOSAL TO BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
City Asks For Public Comments On Application

3/24/2005

CITY HIRES NEW PLANNING & ECON. DEV. DIRECTOR
Paul Brotzman Named to Head City Planning & Econ. Dev. Department

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SHERIFF’S STATION TO HOLD TRAFFIC SAFETY EXPO

3/23/2005

16th ANNUAL ARBOR DAY NOT DAMPENED BY RAINY WEATHER

3/21/2005

CITY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IS POPULAR!
Camp Clarita Enjoys Strong Opening Day Registration

3/18/2005

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: EMERGENCY EXPO

SANTA CLARITA YMCA & SAUGUS ACTION COMMITTEE PRESENT ANNUAL EGGSTRAVAGANZA

FREE PARKING FOR SHOPPERS AVAILABLE IN NEWHALL

3/17/2005

CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS PURCHASE OF 58 ACRES ON EAST SIDE OF TOWN
Proposed Acquisition Answers Critical East Side Needs

3/15/2005

L.A. COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL PRESENTS ANNUAL LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINIC

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CELEBRATES 16TH ANUAL ARBOR DAY FESTIVITIES

3/14/2005

RESIDENTS URGED TO TAKE ACTION AND CURB SPREAD OF WEST NILE VIRUS

CITY OFFERS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING

3/10/2005

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA HOSTS FREE PARENT MIXER
World-Renowned Author Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider to Speak

3/2/2005

WHITNEY CANYON NOW PART OF SANTA CLARITA
City’s 25th Annexation Brings in More Open Space

2/24/2005

HUMAN RELATIONS FORUM TO HONOR STUDENTS
Contest Attracts 380 Essay and Poster Entries!

2/23/2005

SALES TAX REVENUES INCREASE IN SANTA CLARITA
City Sees Second Quarter Increases in 2004

2/21/2005

2005-2006 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT

2/18/2005

HEALTHY SANTA CLARITA DEBUTS AT PEACHLAND
Mayor Smyth to be Joined by Local Olympian, Teens, Nutritionist

2/17/2005

ROTARY CLUB TO DONATE GARDEN TO SANTA CLARITA!

2/11/2005

CITY FILES NORTHPARK ANNEXATION THIS WEEK
2,000 Home Development Wants to Join City of Santa Clarita

2/10/2005

BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE TO CELEBRATE 5 YEARS
Mayor’s Committee to Prevent Teen Alcohol-Tobacco-Drug Use a Success!

2/9/2005

FREE E-WASTE AND HOUSEDHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP COMING TO SANTA CLARITA!

COMMUNITY CENTER USA BOXING SHOW

2/4/2005

COMMUNITY CENTER KARATE KIDS MAKE THEIR MARK AT NATIONAL TOURNAMENT!

1/31/2005

PARENTS ON BOARD
A Free Workshop for Parents

PERSONAL SAFETY, EVERY CHILD’S RIGHT WORKSHOP!

1/28/2005

STUDENTS GET INVOLVED IN ARBOR DAY 2005

1/25/2005

PEACHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLANTING

1/20/2005

SANTA CLARITA IN GOOD FINANCIAL HEALTH!

1/14/2005

JOIN IN THE FUN, AS THE CITY VISITS THE GETTY CENTER

SANTA CLARITA 5TH SAFEST CITY IN THE NATION
First Six Months of 2004 See Little Change in Crime Stats

1/13/2005

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA BUILDS NEW FIRE STATION

APPLY FOR THE NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Applications Have Been Extended To January 21!

CITY ESTIMATES DAMAGE FROM STORM
Public Property Damage Exceeds $1.2 Million

1/12/2005

CITY FILES FEDERAL LAWSUIT OPPOSING CEMEX APPROVALS

1/10/2005

EIR REPORT FOR CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE PROJECT AVAILABEL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

CITY HIRES NEW HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
HR Veteran to Assume Key City Position

1/7/2005

“KNOW MORE” WRISTBANDS
Ongoing Fundraiser Will Benefit the Santa Clarita Youth Memorial

1/6/2005

CITY AWARDED AN APWA AWARD FOR SECOND YEAR!

CITY SUPPORTS NEW RULE TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY
Proposed Rule 1157 Would Prevent Gravel Mining Air Pollution

1/5/2005

COMMUNITY AWARENESS NIGHT

COMCAST CUSTOMERS WILL SEE CHANGE IN CHANNELS
HBO and Showtime Will Be Removed from Analog Service

SUCCESSFUL STTOP PROGRAM TO CONTINUE TO 2005

1/3/2005

HELP KEEP SANTA CLARITA BEAUTIFUL
By Reporting Graffiti to the City

 

 

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