The City of Santa Clarita Festival of the Arts, presented by Lockheed Federal Credit Union, will take over Main Street in Old Town Newhall this weekend as the popular event returns. The free festival will feature chalk art drawings, live music, food, crafts and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday October 2 and 3. For more information click here.
Archive for September, 2010
Festival of the Arts Hits Main Street this Weekend
September 30, 2010Interested in Doing Business with the City?
September 28, 2010
The City of Santa Clarita will present a “How to Fill Out a Solicitation,” a program that is part of the City’s Vendor Outreach efforts. The presentation will cover the steps necessary for filling out Quotes and Bids that are published by the City. The informative session will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Century Room of City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd.
Bid information is posted on Santa Clarita’s website and is also sent directly to vendors. Practicing its own advocacy to shop local, the City goes above and beyond to ensure that every chance to bid on City projects and procurements is available to local businesses.
To attend the presentation or for more information, please contact Jennifer Killian in the City’s Purchasing Division at 661-286-4193 or visit santa-clarita.com.
Yikes! Teen Scene Unplugged this Wednesday at Valencia Hyatt
September 27, 2010 
“Yikes! A Teenager Lives in My House!” is the theme of this years Teen Scene Unplugged event happening at the Hyatt Regency Valencia this Wednesday. The annual community event is designed to help parents understand their teenager’s world and provide tips on guiding teens to make the right choices.
Tyler Durman, one of America’s top speakers on teen issues, will address the myths and ideals of parenting today’s teens and pre-teens. Tyler will provide important tips and tools to help parents communicate and connect with their children, and prepare them to be successful adults.
Detective Dan Finn from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will also be a speaker for Teen Scene Unplugged. Detective Finn will give parents a glimpse of what goes on in the teen world, including information about teen culture and local issues, and provide important insight so parents can stay informed and vigilant.
The no-cost event will be held Wednesday, September 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia’s Grand Ballroom. A resource fair will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the presentation portion of the event taking place between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. A question and answer session will follow presentations.
Santa Clarita City Briefs and Seasons Magazine Among National Award Winners
September 20, 2010
Seasons magazine took the top prize in the national Savvy Awards competition in the category of magazines and catalogs.
The City of Santa Clarita took top honors at the national City-County Communications and Marketing Association’s (3CMA) Annual Conference. The City received five 3CMA Savvy awards in recognition of Santa Clarita’s work over the last year in strategic marketing and compelling communications efforts. The City of Santa Clarita took home 1st Place, Magazines and Catalogs, for Seasons Magazine; 1st Place, Printed Publications – Guides, for the Santa Clarita Tourism Guidebook; 2nd Place, Digital Interactive – Electronic Publications, for City Briefs, the city’s online blog; 2nd Place, Digital Media Graphic Design, for Mayor Dude, the 2009 campaign to help educate teens about local government, and 2nd Place, Printed Publications – Reports, Economic Development Annual Report.
3CMA is the leading organization for local governments that are using innovative ways of communicating with their citizens by viewing them as customers with important input into the kinds of services offered and how they are provided. Savvy Awards competition recognizes outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing and citizen-government relationships.
Shuffle Up and Deal! United Way Poker Tournament this Saturday
September 16, 2010 
For those still looking for something to do this weekend, there are still openings for the “Shuffle Up and Deal!” United Way Poker Tournament to be held at the City’s Activities Center on Saturday September 18th. The entrance fee is $85 for pre-registration and $100 at the door.
There will be food and beverages included as well as professional dealers. Prizes include tickets to the Los Angeles Kings, an official Bo Jackson Raiders jersey, tickets to the Performing Arts Center, high value gift cards and more. All proceeds will benefit the United Way, which supports Santa Clarita charities. Click here for the Flyer.
The Texas Hold’em Tournament will begin at 6 p.m. To register ahead of time email: dmenchaca@unitedwayla.org or call (213) 808-6238. The Activities Center is located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Also held at the Activities Center will be a Cupcake Creation Class benefiting the United Way. A cupcake creating expert will be on hand to provide tips and tricks for creating the ultimate cupcakes.
NoHo Express Commuter Route Celebrates One-Year Anniversiary
September 15, 2010
The City of Santa Clarita Transit’s North Hollywood commuter route celebrated its one-year anniversary last month by becoming the most heavily used commuter route with an average of 16,000 rides per month. The route, known as the NoHo Express, connects Santa Clarita commuters to METRO Orange and Red Line connections and offers increased connectivity from Santa Clarita to North Hollywood, with the added convenience of mid-day return trips. The NoHo Express began operation in August 2009 and during its first month, over 11,000 trips were completed. During its first year, the NoHo Express quickly became the second most popular service with over 137,000 trips.
Santa Clarita Transit commuter routes include Downtown Los Angeles, Century City/UCLA, Warner Center/Woodland Hills and the Antelope Valley.
For more information on the NoHo Express, City of Santa Clarita Transit and more, contact Adrian Aguilar, Interim Transit Coordinator for the City’s Transit Division, at (661) 295-6305 or visit SantaClaritaTransit.com.
Interview Skills Workshop to be Held Thursday at SC WorkSource
September 15, 2010
For those looking to strengthen their job interview skills, the Santa Clarita WorkSource is holding an interview skills workshop Thursday from 2-4 p.m. The workshop is designed to give interviewees more confidence by providing tips and advice from the experts. The workshop is great in tune-up for upcoming interviews and is recommended to take prior to taking Interview Coaching afterward.
The Santa Clarita WorkSource is located on the campus of College of the Canyons in the University Center suite #250, located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd. The workshop is free to the public. For more information: (661)799-WORK(9675) or email: wscc@santa-clarita.com.
Around Town: 2010 River Rally
September 14, 2010
Last Saturday an estimated 1,400 community members came out for the 2010 River Rally clean up event.
City staff is still tabulating the amount of debris pulled from the Santa Clara River, but are confident that this years River Rally total will surpass the 8,500 pounds of trash and recyclable material that was collected in 2009.
Besides community cleanup River Rally features an environmental expo.
Environmental tips and products weren’t the only things on display at the expo.
The City of Santa Clarita would like to thank all of the volunteers, organizations and partners that made a difference at this years River Rally.
State of the City Luncheon Slated for October 14
September 13, 2010
The Santa Clarita City Council will host the annual State of the City Luncheon on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Valencia grand ballroom. The event is open to the public; however reservations are required and can be made online here.
The State of the City Luncheon is an annual event, offering residents, business and community leaders an opportunity to learn about what programs and projects the City is currently working on and what is being planned for the future. This year’s theme, “A Salute to Our Sheriff and Fire Departments,” will also focus on major City issues, programs and projects. Some of these include the new Old Town Newhall Library and streetscape programs, transit, partnerships, law enforcement, new fire stations, city-wide beautification, roads, open space and bike trails to name a few.
Revamped Crime Tip Tracking System Netting Results
September 8, 2010
The Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station recently developed and implemented a new system for tracking crime tips. Analysis of the first 30 days of the new crime tip tracking and investigation system showed that the new program is working effectively and generating results.
By the end of August the new crime tip program received 46 tips, which resulted in seven arrests. 24 tips had been reviewed and closed, and 16 tips were actively being worked. The process, which is automated, provides a follow-up and accountability system, assigns specific sheriff’s personnel to each crime tip, and requires that tips are resolved in a timely manner.
Anonymous Crime Tips can be reported in several ways:
- Los Angeles Regional CrimeStoppers: 800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637)
- Online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Crimes in progress or those requiring immediate attention should be reported directly to the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s station at (661) 255-1121 or by dialing 9-1-1.
For further information regarding the Crime Tips program, please contact Sergeant Darren Harris at 661-799-5814.
