Archive for July, 2010
July 23, 2010
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Four teams comprised of some of the best womens soccer players in the world head to Santa Clarita this Thursday July 29 and Saturday July 31 for the USL Women’s League Championship. A pass for all four games is only $10 (advance purchase) making the Championship the hottest ticket in town. The Championship will take place at Canyon High Schools Harry Welch Stadium. The final game will be televisied nationally on Fox Soccer Channel. Click the official website for more informtion and check out the video below for details.
Tags:2010 w-league championship, USL Championship, USL w-league championship Santa Clarita
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July 23, 2010
Lady bugs and lace wings were released earlier this month to help control pests.
To combat a recent infestation of tree pests caused by heavy winter rainfall and late season spring rains, Urban Forestry staff released thousands of beneficial insects on trees maintained by the Urban Forestry Division this past week. The release of 438,000 lady bugs and 15,000 lace wings will help control pests, such as white flies and aphids.
A City worker is seen releasing insects to help control pests such as aphids and white flies.
These pests secrete a substance called honeydew, causing a sticky sap to fall from the leaves of infested trees. Releasing beneficial insects will ensure a healthy tree population. This was the first of three scheduled beneficial insect releases in the City. Future releases will be conducted with the assistance of community volunteers.
Tags:city releases benificial bugs, pest control, urban forestry
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July 23, 2010
Los Angeles County Fire is reporting that the small brush fire located near I-5 and the Calgrove exit, by LaSalle Canyon, has been officially “knocked down.” The fire began around 2 p.m. today and covered an estimated 15-20 acres. No evacuations were ordered from nearby houses, but fire engines were sent into a local housing tract for structure protection.
At one point emergency personnel stopped traffic on northbound Interstate 5 to allow access for equipment. Two lanes remained closed, but traffic was reportedly moving. As of 3:45 p.m. two lanes of northbound I-5 remained closed, but it appeared CHP was planning to re-open lanes.
Tags:Fire in Santa Clarita, Fire near Calgrove, La Salle fire, santa clarita fire
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July 23, 2010
Photo credit: Larry Moore via FantasticDiamond.com
This Saturday, July 24, at Central Park good times will never have seemed so good with the appearance of Fantastic Diamond, Neil Diamond Tribute, at the City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park event. The concert will kick off at 7 p.m. with concert goers urged to get to the park early. This year event sponser Whole Foods is providing great meal deals to residents.
Whole Foods will be on site selling great meals all series long.
Concert organizers suggest you bring your dancin’ shoes and lawn chairs but keep the coolers at home, as Whole Foods Market has the picnic covered. Stop by their booth to the left of the stage for the best deal in town…an all-natural dinner plate for just $5. You can also purchase great snacks, including cotton candy, for the entire family. Ice cold waters are available for only $1.
Tags:2010 Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park, Concerts at central park, Fantastic Diamond, Neil Diamond Tribute, Whole Foods
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July 16, 2010
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The City of Santa Clarita’s popular Concerts in the Park series continues this Saturday, July 16 at 7 p.m. with a performance by the Platinum Rockstars. The Platinum Rockstars Classic Rock Superstar Show is a timeline of arena rock ‘n roll featuring authentic re-creations of Led Zeppelin, Boston, Van Halen, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi.
The Concerts in the Park series is free to attend and and are held Saturdays at Central Park through August.
For more on Concerts in the Park, including tips for those planning to attend click on the video (previously posted).
Tags:central park, City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park, concerts in the park, concerts in the park july 17, Platinum Rock Stars, santa clarita concert, tips for concerts in the park
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July 16, 2010
The Valencia Library and SCV Senior Center will be available to residents as "cooling centers" for periods of time during the heat wave.
The City of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health are reminding residents to take necessary precautions as the summer sets in and temperatures rise to uncomfortable numbers. To help residents beat the heat, two “Cooling Center” locations will be open to offer relief.
- The Valencia Library will be open as a Cooling Center Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- The SCV Senior Center will be open as a Cooling Center Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Both locations will be open during the extreme heat weather conditions. If you are planning to visit one of these Cooling Centers, it is advisable that you call in advance to make sure there is still seating available. The Senior Center is located at 22900 Market Street and the number is (661) 259-9444. The Valencia Library is located at 23743 West Valencia Blvd, and the number is (661) 259-8942.
Tags:Extreme Heat in Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Cooling Centers, Santa Clarita heat advisory, scv senior center, Valencia Library
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July 15, 2010
Due to popular demand, Junior riders now have an extra day and two additional hours of exclusive ride time in the Skate Park. Beginning this week, through mid-August, Junior Ride Time will now be held each Wednesday and Saturday, from 8:00-10:00 a.m., for riders 12 and under.
Junior Ride Time was created allow the City’s younger riders to enjoy the park free of the bigger, older, and more skilled riders. Santa Clarita Sports Complex membership cards are required for Junior Ride Time and available at the registration office. Junior Ride is supervised and all park rules are enforced.
Tags:Junior Ride Time, santa clarita skate park, Santa Clarita skateboarders
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