Santa Clarita residents will surely look to beat the heat this summer at the Aquatic Center
The City of Santa Clarita’s Aquatic Center celebrated the beginning of the summer season on Memorial Day with recreational swim from 1-4 p.m. More than 260 community kids and adults stopped by the City’s Sports Complex to take a dip in the beautiful pools at the Aquatic Center.
The 160 foot water slide is a definite rite of passage for Santa Clarita youth
Guests who splashed at the Center on Memorial Day enjoyed fun in the sun with other local kids, teens and adults. Recreational swimming will also be offered at the Aquatic Center on Saturday, May 30 and Saturday, June 6 from 1 p.m. – 5p.m.
Pictured is Sergent A.J. Rotella who was part of the workshop intending to help auto-dealers protect themselves from theft
Auto-dealers attended a special workshop yesterday at City Hall to learn how to protect thier businesses from crime. The workshop was part of a regular series of educational forums put on by the City of Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Business Alliance aimed at helping businesses with theft prevention.
The City of Santa Clarita, Frontier Toyota, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Department, Safe Rides, the Signal and the Blue Ribbon Task force will team up for the annual White Ribbon Week and Drive Safe Program, which is designed to teach teens and graduating seniors about safe driving. The event takes place Thursday, May 28- Friday, June 5th, which is when all local high schools hold graduation ceremonies.
White Ribbon Week was created in the hopes of avoided needless tragedies as many of Santa Clarita's youth move on to the next big stages of their lives
Frontier Toyota will also host its annual Drive Safe program in conjunction with White Ribbon Week, with participation from Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Department. The program assists in preventing teen-related car collisions in the community with Santa Clarita Valley’s “Safe Rides” program, in which teen volunteers with adult assistance provide peers with confidential safe rides home from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
This Week In Santa Clarita covers White Ribbon Week
The National Weather Service Spotter Program is a volunteer organization comprised of individuals with an interest in weather. Weather spotters call in to the National Weather Service with reports on significant weather occurrences. These reports provide important ground truth for weather forecasters, improving forecasts and warnings.
For more information on the Weather Spotter Training and Recruitment session, please contact Joe Sirard at (805) 988-6615.
This is the only known photograph of the Southern Hotel, described by a guest as “one of the finest and best appointed establishments outside of San Francisco.” It was built by Henry Mayo Newhall at the approximate intersection of San Fernando Road and Market Street in 1878, a few months after the town of Newhall picked up and moved from Bouquet Junction to its present location. According to Ruth Newhall, H.M. Newhall laid out a town square in front of the hotel, planted it with young trees, and sent in a water wagon daily to water the park.
There is more information on the Southern Hotel here.
Elston He was one of the “Mayor for a Day” winners picked from a live chat session with “Mayor Dude” Frank Ferry on MayorDude.com. The chat was held in April when local students were asked, “If you were Mayor for a Day, what would you do?” Five students were selected and will spend the day with Mayor Ferry June 16th. Elston had to move up the date so he could squeeze in a summer of international travel en-route to his first semester at Harvard University.
Elston, a West Ranch High School senior, said that if he were mayor for a day, he would consider two courses of action. First, he would lift all sales taxes for a day, which would increase consumption. If this could boost revenue through job creation in the long run, then it would provide a very strong argument for a decrease in taxes, he said. Second, as an attempt to bring the youth into the City, he would hold an open house for City government to allow students to come see government officials in action.
Primetime Preschool classes are a great way to ease into kindergarten for the little ones
The City of Santa Clarita will hold a Primetime Preschool Class for pre-kindergarten kids beginning the week of August 31, 2009. The 12 week parent-involved program is designed to prepare children for Kindergarten and will help provide opportunities for social and emotional growth, cognitive learning experiences and creative expression. More details on cost, how to register and schedule can be found here.
For more information on the City’s Primetime Preschool Class call Cindy Van Order, Recreation Coordinator at (661) 284-1116.
California Pizza Kitchen finally has a home in Santa Clarita. The popular restaurant, home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, opened a new full-service restaurant in the Bridgeport Market Place today at McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road.
David Zucker, President of the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee welcomes the crowd
Thousands of community members gathered at Eternal Valley Monday for a Memorial Day Tribute put on by the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee.
World War II AT-6 Aircraft treated the crowd to two flyovers
The Condor Squadron did two flyovers above the crowd. During the second flyover a plane broke formation and released smoke representing combat soldiers left behind.
Bill Kennedy, Colonel USAF (retired)
Bill Kennedy, Colonel USAF (retired) served as Master of Ceremonies for the day. Kennedy also serves as the Chair of the City of Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission.
Throughout the day special tributes were given to Vietnam-era veterans. In the picture above the Vietnam Vets in attendance were asked to stand to be acknowledged.
Councilmember Bob Kellar addressed the crowd
City Councilmember Bob Kellar was the special guest speaker for the day. Kellar reflected on the honor and courage he witnessed from those he had served with. Councilmember Kellar served in the US Army from 1965- 1967. Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon also addressed the crowd and Councilmember Marsha McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste were both in attendance.
David Zucker, President of the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee welcomes the crowd
World War II AT-6 Aircraft treated the crowd to two flyovers
Bill Kennedy, Colonel USAF (retired)
Councilmember Bob Kellar addressed the crowd
A low flyover by a giant C-17 drew “oohs” from the crowd
The Posting of the Colors was done by Air Force Junior ROTC members from WM. S. Hart School District
Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon shared a few words honoring the Nation’s Veterans
Councilmember Marsha McLean was in attendance
Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste was in attendance
Several wreaths from different organizations were donated and displayed
The last phase of the City’s Cross Valley Connector is the bridge that will connect Golden Valley Road with Newhall Ranch Road across the Santa Clara River.
The Cross Valley Connector is an 8 1/2 mile roadway connecting I-5 to the 14 Freeway and provides and east/west alternative to Soledad Canyon residents.
