Been a breezy winter so far. Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter, so I guess we better batten down the hatches so we don't blow away.
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Keeping our city free of graffiti is an important part of preserving community aesthetics, maintaining property values and increasing sales tax revenues. When neighbor... » Read More
So, as I begin writing this column, it is Groundhog Day. And I read that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today, and so there will be six more weeks of winter. Now, th... » Read More
Each year, thousands of Santa Clarita residents pass through the doors of the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center at College of the Canyons. The center, like hundreds of o... » Read More
Every week, more than 14,000 people visit one of Santa Clarita's three library branches to access the library's many offerings. You may be surprised to learn that ther... » Read More
"Little Big Man" was a classic film, back in the day, with Dustin Hoffman starring as Jack Crabb, who, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being rais... » Read More
It seems that the social scene is winding back up in the Santa Clarita Valley. I hope to see you about town. Dionne Warwick concert and party Shelley and G. Marshall... » Read More
Here in Southern California, we don't get much opportunity to drive in snow, and so our opportunities to get into skids are also reduced. Consequently, while we can ce... » Read More
Here's a handy list of some of the major upcoming events for the first part of 2012 in the Santa Clarita Valley. January 5 p.m. Jan. 21, 14th nnual Elks Roast at the ... » Read More
The city of Santa Clarita has committed to a variety of online services intended to create transparency and improve the community's ability to seamlessly communicate w... » Read More
The other day, a friend of mine was doing a little ranting regarding possible changes in cellphone laws in California. Particularly, she was incensed about the prospec... » Read More
It's here. The new year. What are your New Year's resolutions? I've been thinking long and hard of what I wish to accomplish in the new year. I'm still trying to find ... » Read More
Over the last two dozen years, the City Council, our city staff and our residents have worked together to create a community we can all be proud of. As mayor for 2012,... » Read More
I hope everyone found his or her heart's desire under the Christmas tree this morning. I know that Santa was good to me! Let's hope 2012 brings us all a healthy, happ... » Read More
The city of Santa Clarita is partnering with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department, local restaurants and bars to prevent drunken driving by encouraging reside... » Read More
Now, if your mother-in-law is getting out of prison this Dec. 23 and, of course, coming to live with you at this time, you'd have to consider this momentous event to ... » Read More
Is it possible that Christmas is only a week away? It's nice to see the weather cooperate for once and give us a small taste of the "season." Pepsi grant for Yes I C... » Read More
The city of Santa Clarita is showcasing a new public art exhibit, "Hirewire Act: Insights into Substance Abuse, on Town Center Drive" at the Westfield Valencia Town Ce... » Read More
I missed the "wooden" age of Christmas. By that, I mean when I was a child, the wooden toys you see elves making in movies were already a thing of the long-past. In fa... » Read More
You've heard it countless times: "He was swinging for the fence." This, as you know, means he was trying to hit a home run. And, unfortunately, most times, this is fo... » Read More