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2010 Crime Rates Decrease in the City of Santa Clarita

August 19, 2010

Crime rates drop in the City of Santa Clarita in 2010.

Major crimes, or part 1 crimes, decreased by 5.75% in the City for the first six months of 2010, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department.

The City experienced a decrease in all Part 1 crime categories except for forcible rape which increased from 13 to 18 incidents. Criminal homicide is down 64%; arson has dropped 51%, while aggravated assault dropped 8%; larceny theft dropped 3.3%; robbery is down 2.5% and grand theft auto is down 1.1%.

The Santa Clarita Valley Station is focusing its efforts in the coming months on gangs and narcotics, which will include added resources and reallocation of resources to reflect the major emphasis over the next year.

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Disk Golf Added to Celebrating YOUth Sports Festival this Saturday at Central Park

August 19, 2010

The City of Santa Clarita’s Celebrating YOUth Sports Festival will happen this Saturday at Central Park from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will feature a variety of different sports and activities for kids as well as food and entertainment.

One added activity to the festival is an introduction to Disk Golf. Disk Golf is an increasingly popular sport which can be played at the City of Santa Clarita’s newly expanded course at Central Park. Complimentary Frisbees will be given away to all who attend and there will be an instructor on site to help introduce residents to the game.

For more on the Youth Sports Festival click on the video here (previously posted).

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SCV Community Expo 2010 Coming in October

August 19, 2010

The 2010 SCV Chamber of Commerce Community Expo, in association with the City of Santa Clarita,  will be coming to the City’s Sports Complex October 8, 9 and 10. The event will kick off with the Taste of the Expo on Friday October 8, from 5-9 p.m. and run through the weekend.

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Concerts in the Park to Feature ‘California Transit Authority’ Saturday

August 18, 2010

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A collection of high powered musicans, including former founding member of Chicago Danny Seraphine, form California Transit Authority who will be the featured act this Saturday at the City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park.

Danny Seraphine, one of the world’s most highly-respected rock drummers and a founding member of the Grammy award-wining band Chicago brings his amazing band with the renowned Marc Bonilla on guitar, Emmy winner Peter Fish and Edward Harris Roth on keyboards, Mick Mahan of Pat Benatar fame on bass, vocalist Eric Redd, and Tower of Power lead singer Larry Braggs. Get ready for a night of high powered world class music, Chicago style!

The Concerts in the Park series is held each Saturday through the end of August at 7 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. For video of tips for attending the concerts and a preview of the acts click here.

 

Whole Foods is on site for each Concerts in the Park, providing low cost healthy meals and drinks. If you’re looking to lighten the load,  leave the cooler at home and 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.

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2010 Santa Clarita Festival of the Arts

August 17, 2010

This Week In Santa Clarita previews the City of Santa Clarita Festival of the Arts, presented by Lockheed Federal Credit Union, happening October 2 and 3 in Old Town Newhall.

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Mayor Weste Delivers Grant Checks

August 16, 2010

Recently  Mayor Laurene Weste was out in the community and visited two businesses to hand deliver checks for the Newhall Redevelopment Small Business Grant Program.

 Mayor Weste delivered a check to Karena Lineback of Pilates Tech who successfully competed for a small business grant.

Mr. and Mrs. Rodriquez, owners of Bubbles Laundromat, will be able to use their small business grant check to help expand their business.

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Created as part of the City’s 21 Point Plan for Progress, the Newhall Redevelopment Small Business Grant Program awards individual grants of $5,000 to 20 small businesses in the Newhall Redevelopment area.  The grants were awarded following a competitive grant process.

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Around Town: Old Town Newhall Farmers Market

August 12, 2010

The pictures in this post were taken earlier today of the City of Santa Clarita Farmers Market in Old Town Newhall today. For those looking to  pick up produce after work, the market is open until 7 p.m. each Thursday.

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The Durell Coleman Band Brings the Party to Central Park Saturday

August 12, 2010

Durell Coleman is a former winner of "Star Search." Click image for a sample of the band.

The City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park will feature the very popular Durell Coleman Band this Saturday. A Motown, soul, classic and current R&B high end 12 piece band which features ex-Star Search winner, Durell Coleman, fronting his awesome show band. With multiple lead vocalists, choreographed dance and a powerful horn section they perform hits from classic r& b, Motown, and current dance tunes. Durell and his band have opened for Earth Wind & Fire, The Temptations and Anita Baker.

The City’s Concerts in the Park series runs each Saturday through August at Central Park. The bands go on at 7 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public.

This Week In Santa Clarita covers Concerts in the Park. Festival director Mike Fleming talks about the Durell Coleman Band at about the 1:50 mark into the video. Video also contains tips for first timers (previously posted).

Whole Foods is on site for each Concerts in the Park, providing low cost healthy meals and drinks. If you’re looking to lighten the load,  leave the cooler at home and 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.

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Distance Markings Added to South Fork Trail

August 12, 2010

Distance markers were recently added to the South Fork Trail.

 The City has developed a system for trail users to determine distance while traveling on the Class I trails.  Recently, new pavement markings of 12-inch white triangles pointing in the direction of travel were set in ½-mile increments along the South Fork Trail, from the Magic Mountain Trailhead south to the end of the trail at Orchard Village Road.  

The image on the left shows the white triangle painted on the trail. The image on the right is the sign that accompanies the markers.

 Signage for the markers was also installed at various trail access points.  If the new markers are a success, the City will continue with markers on additional Class I trails.  The new mileage system was developed as a result of requests from trail users to be able to measure walks, training runs, and bike rides.  

 The measuring system will be of great benefit to runners preparing for the City’s Annual Marathon in November.For more information on City trails, including bicycle safety and trail etiquette, please contact Tom Reilly, Park Development Administrator for the City at 661-255-4394 or visit check out more information on City trails here.

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FirstHOME Homebuyer Program Available for Santa Clarita Residents

August 11, 2010

This Week In Santa Clarita covers the FirstHOME program for first time homebuyers.

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