Archive for October 9th, 2009

Duncan Yo-Yo Experts At Westfield Valencia Town Center Saturday for Special Demonstration

October 9, 2009
Duncan Yo-Yo experts will be demonstrating their world class tricks at the Puzzle Zoo Saturday from 5-7 p.m.

Duncan Yo-Yo experts will be demonstrating their world class tricks at the Puzzle Zoo Saturday from 5-7 p.m.

Duncan Yo-Yo experts will be doing a demo and trick show to honor 80 years of Duncan Yo-yos the Puzzle Zoo at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Saturday October 10 from 5 – 7 p.m.

The Crew Van was decorated with original graffiti artwork, applied by world-renowned Brazilian artist, Rodrigo Yokota.

The Crew Van was decorated with original graffiti artwork, applied by world-renowned Brazilian artist, Rodrigo Yokota.

Duncan Toys is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a world tour and the launch of its crew van from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. This tour launched on Saturday, August 22, 2009 and Santa Clarita will be one of 51 cities in 20 states.

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Energy Coalition Visits SCV Senior Center

October 9, 2009
Oliver Cramer with the City's Environmental Services Division speaks at the Senior Center

Oliver Cramer with the City's Environmental Services Division speaks at an engergy workshop earlier in the year

The Energy Coalition held one of it’s final energy tune-up presentations at the SCV Senior Center on Tuesday October 6. The presentation was well attended with 43 seniors signing up for Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) and 18 seniors signing up for a tune-up. 

The SCV Senior Center is committed to the environment

The SCV Senior Center is committed to the environment

The “tune-up” refers to having a licensed contractor visit a home and audit it for energy conservation measures. With a grant, the contractor is able to make small changes to increase energy efficiency and give the homeowner a full list of steps to take to reduce energy costs and lower the carbon footprint of the dwelling.

Members of the Senior Center admire "sun tunnels" that are part of sustainable design

Members of the Senior Center admire "sun tunnels" that are part of sustainable design

Over 275 City residents and businesses have participated in these events over the summer. The direct tune-up program will expire on October 31, 2009 to make way for the newest version of the program. Interested residents should contact the City if they are interested in receiving additional tune ups before funding runs out.

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Area Of Newhall Avenue And Sierra Highway To See Improvements

October 9, 2009
Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue will see improvements in the upcoming months

Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue will see improvements in the upcoming months

On Monday October 10, the city’s project to improve traffic circulation and safety on Newhall Avenue at Sierra Highway begins. The project will remove existing roadway dividers and construct a landscaped median on Newhall Avenue. The project is anticipated to improve overall traffic circulation at the intersection by shifting the lanes northerly to allow room for eastbound buses to stop without impeding traffic flow.

Roadway dividers will be replaced with landscaped medians

Roadway dividers will be replaced with landscaped medians

The project also includes modifying the traffic signal at the intersection so it can be integrated into the City’s Traffic Operations Center. Other pedestrian improvements will also be included and a new “Welcome to the City of Santa Clarita” monument sign will be added to this important gateway to the City.

The intersection of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway serves as an important gateway to the City. A new welcome sign will be included in the improvements.

The intersection of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway serves as an important gateway to the City. A new welcome sign will be included in the improvements.

This project is one of the City’s five American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded projects related to the Highway Infrastructure Program. Completion is anticipated by end of December 2009. 

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October 9, 2009
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Cycling Leader Trek Donates Special “Valencia” Model To City of Santa Clarita

October 9, 2009
l-r: Dave House (Road Magazine/Decline Magazine Publisher), City Manager Ken Pulskamp, Council Member Bob Kellar, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Rick Gould and Trek Supsension Technology Engineer Greg Buhl and Trek Director of Suspension Technology Jose Gonzalez

l-r: Dave House (Road Magazine/Decline Magazine Publisher), City Manager Ken Pulskamp, Council Member Bob Kellar, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Rick Gould and Trek Suspension Technology Engineer Greg Buhl and Trek Director of Suspension Technology Jose Gonzalez

Lance Armstrong has used their bikes to win multiple Tour de France championships and Santa Clarita residents now have a special model designed specifically to navigate the bicycle friendly streets and trails of Santa Clarita. Bicycle manufacturer, and perennial industry leader, Trek has  come out with a brand new “Valencia” model bicycle.

The worldwide cycling manufacturer didn’t fashion this new model after the city in Spain, the Valencia model was designed in appreciation of, and in concert with, the City of Santa Clarita and its mantra of  being a bike-friendly city. 

City staff will use the new bike to monitor  the 30-plus miles of multi-use trails.

This Week In Santa Clarita has a segment on the bike donation

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