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Around Town: Mayor Bob Kellar Hosts Final Town Hall Meeting in Valencia

May 20, 2013

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On Wednesday, May 8, Mayor Bob Kellar hosted the fourth and final Town Hall Meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Valley Elementary School.

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Santa Clarita Staff had informational booths on upcoming projects and events coming in Santa Clarita.

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For more information about the City of Santa Clarita, visit Santa-Clarita.com.

Senses Rock the Bike Themed Block Party Tonight to Wrap Up Amgen Tour of California Events in Santa Clarita

May 16, 2013

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SENSES is throwing an after party in celebration of Bike to Work Day and Amgen Tour of CA with ‘Rock the Biketonight from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Old Town Newhall.

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Ride down to Main Street to catch the Mountain Bike Ride with Newhall Bicycle at 5 p.m., then stay for The Skinny Little Twits, tricycle races, and to celebrate with other bicycling fans.

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Local businesses will offer discounts and specials throughout the night at the block party.

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There will be fun activities, themed drinks and food trucks at the free event which include: The Garbage Truck, Stop, Guac n Roll and A Rock in Ice.

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For more information about the Senses on Main and future events, visit ThursdaysAtNewhall.com; follow SENSES on Twitter or like us on Facebook. For more information about the Amgen Tour of California in Santa Clarita, visit SantaClaritaTourofCA.com.

2013 Amgen Tour of California is Finally Here!

May 14, 2013
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Click to find out information about the 2013 Amgen Tour of California in Santa Clarita.

The Stage 3 Finish of the Amgen Tour of California is coming to Santa Clarita today! Cycling fans can watch the racers cross the finish line at approximately 3:45 p.m. at the northeast corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and Citris Avenue. Attendees can also enjoy the free Lifestyle Event from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the northeast corner of the Westfield Valencia Town Center. To follow the cyclist live progress, check out the Tour Tracker.

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For more information about traffic impacts, events and the best place to watch the 2013 Amgen Tour of California in Santa Clarita, visit SantaClaritaTourofCA.com.

Free Registration Open for Amgen Tour of California Break Away Mile Honoring Local Resident, Participants Get Access to VIP Viewing Tent

May 10, 2013

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There is still limited space to register for the free Break Away Mile on Tuesday, May 14, at the Amgen Tour of California. Participants get free shirts and free VIP access to the Breakaway viewing tent.

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Sign up and get VIP access!

Break Away Mile is a special one-mile walk that will honor Santa Clarita Champion and local resident, Nancy Eckels. The walk will begin at 2 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz of Valencia located at 23355 Valencia Blvd.

To register for the Breakaway Mile, visit the Amgen Tour of California Break Away Mile website. For more information about the Stage 3 Finish and the Stage 4 Start happening in Santa Clarita, visit SantaClaritaTourofCA.com.

LA County Fire Station 126 Invites Community Members for ‘Water Safety Day’ Expo June 8

May 10, 2013

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The Los Angeles County Fire Department is hosting the third annual Children Drown Without a Sound ’Water Safety Expo’ on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Fire Station 126.

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The Expo will feature food trucks, games, entertainment, giveaways, and teach families about water safety. Click here for the LA County Fire’s water safety list.

For more information about this event and water safety, contact LACoFD Community Services Liaison Stephanie English at (661) 287-3690, or the Fire Department’s Public Information Team at (323) 881-2411.

Around Town: Residents Provide Feedback at Second Rivendale Master Plan Meeting

May 9, 2013

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Yesterday, staff and and community members attended a  meeting to share their ideas and suggestions on the master plan for the 60-acre Rivendale Park and Open Space at City Hall.

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Participants included numerous individuals representing the arts, the environment, trail users and volunteers.

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Suggestions ranged from clearing the buildings from the front of the property, to the development of a performance and festival complex with an amphitheater and concession building.

For more information on the Rivendale Open Space area, visit HikeSantaClarita.com.

Mayor Bob Kellar to Host Last ‘Town Hall Meeting’ in Valencia Tomorrow Night at 7 p.m.

May 7, 2013

 

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Mayor Bob Kellar will host the fourth and final Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Valley Elementary School, located at 23601 Carrizo Drive.  The event is free and open to the public.

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Mayor Kellar will host this meeting, which will include a discussion of City projects scheduled to take place this year in the Valencia area, and an opportunity to review recently completed projects and accomplishments.

Residents are also invited to share comments and concerns and ask questions, which will be addressed by the Mayor and other elected City councilmembers, the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, commissioners, volunteers and other City staff in attendance.  Several tables will be set up with information about various projects and City staff will be available to discuss them in an informal setting.

For more information on the Town Hall Meetings, please contact Gail Ortiz at (661) 255-4314 or visit Santa-Clarita.com.

City Invites Community to Provide Input at Second Public Meeting for Rivendale Plan May 8

May 3, 2013

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The City of Santa Clarita is inviting community members and groups to a second public meeting to share their ideas and suggestions on the master plan for the 60-acre Rivendale Park and Open Space on Wednesday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard.

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The first public meeting on master planning for Rivendale was held this past March, and based on the first round of input, draft conceptual plan alternatives have been developed by RRM Design Group.

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The plans were developed using input from many sources including input from a March public workshop, site visits, focus group meetings in March and April, and public comments received via mail, email and phone.

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In March 2012, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission supported the development of a master plan for Rivendale with an emphasis on cultural or historic usage and public theatre.

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The City acquired the 60-acre Rivendale property in 1995 and the site is comprised of three parcels that were annexed into the City in 2003.

For more information on the Rivendale Park community workshop, visit HikeSantaClarita.com or contact (661) 286-4129.

Santa Clarita’s Annual Bike to Work Day Coming May 16: VIDEO

May 3, 2013

This Week in Santa Clarita previews the upcoming Bike to Work Day happening Thursday, May 16.

Residents and local businesses can pledge to ride their bikes on Bike to Work Day and register online to automatically be entered in drawings for some cool prizes. Click here.

For business looking to participate or help sponsor the event, call Environmental Services at (661) 286-4098 or visit GreenSantaClarita.com.

Around Town: Mayor Bob Kellar Hosts Mayor’s Ride at Iron Horse Trailhead

May 1, 2013

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On Saturday, April 27, Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar led a community bike ride from the Iron Horse Trailhead in Santa Clarita.

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The ride was held in anticipation of the 2013 Amgen Tour of California, for which Santa Clarita will serve as a stage host  on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15.

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Riders had a chance to meet and greet the Mayor and learn more about the upcoming Amgen Tour of California race.

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Dozens of riders rode the 6 mile course led by Mayor Kellar and other City representatives who ensured a fun and safe ride.

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To learn more information about the City’s biking trails, visit BikeSantaClarita.com.

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Click to view the images on the City’s Flickr page.

To view all of the photos from the Mayor’s Ride, visit the City’s Flickr page.

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For more information on events, volunteering and traffic impacts, visit SantaClaritaTourOfCA.com or call the City’s Arts and Events Division at (661) 250-3787.


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