Archive By Author - Karen Jonas
J.A.M. this summer in Newhall
Santa Clarita Valley residents should get ready to J.A.M. this summer as the Ford Theatre Foundation brings its interactive arts sessions to downtown Newhall starting July 5. The Jazzed and Motivated sessions will feature interactive group music from different cultures, according to information from the Ford Theatres. The sessions will be free and held in conjunction with Newhall's Thursday events that include the Farmer's Market, Art Walk and Senses. "The importance to the community is ...
City approves live-work lofts
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission has approved revisions to a proposed development - planned to include more than 300 homes and 22 live-work lofts - on the north side of Soledad Canyon Road across from the Santa Clarita Metrolink station.
Planning Commission OKs greenhouse gas plan
Santa Clarita planning commissioners unanimously approved a plan Tuesday to reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, as mandated by the state. The city's climate action plan is meant to reduce Santa Clarita's greenhouse gas emissions to levels required under California Assembly Bill 32, a 2006 law that imposed sweeping environmental regulations, including reduction of statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. A number of residents spoke about the plan at Tuesday evening ...
Castaic Library to double in size
Castaic residents will see their library double in size after Los Angeles County supervisors approved a $3.59 million expansion project on Tuesday. Library patrons told about the expansion's approval Tuesday seemed happy about the prospect, with many saying they visited the library at least once a week. "I think we should expand the library," said 10-year-old Castaic resident Joshua Vitor on Tuesday afternoon. "I feel like that because we come here on every Tuesday." Another ...
Val Verde basketball court renovation approved
Los Angeles County supervisors accepted a $5,000 donation Tuesday to renovate Val Verde Park's one-and-only basketball court. In a contest sponsored by Sprite and Albertsons, officials entered Los Angeles County basketball courts in need of repair. The $10,000 donation to the county in the Get Courts Back contest will be split equally between Val Verde Park - at 30300 W. Arlington Road in Val Verde - and Mona Park in Compton, according to a Board ...
Commission to vote on gas reduction plan
Santa Clarita planning commissioners are scheduled to vote today on a plan to reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 - as mandated by the state.
Gas prices still declining in Santa Clarita Valley
Gas prices in the Santa Clarita Valley and throughout California are continuing to decline, with many stations throughout the valley selling regular gas for less than $4 a gallon as of Monday afternoon, according to information from gasoline price-tracking website gasbuddy.com Gas prices ranged from a high of $4.25 a gallon to as low as $3.79 at two membership-only stores Monday - a drop from prices just 10 days ago. Gas prices in the SCV ...
Cruise and clean
Jonathan Harding looked down at a pile of small rocks and gravel on the side of the Sand Canyon area road and went over it slowly and carefully in his propane-powered street sweeper.
Lean times help city budget
While tough economic times mean that many are tightening their belts, the city of Santa Clarita has seen a benefit from the situation - there has been increased competition on city construction project bids resulting in savings to the city including $2 million just on one project, according to officials.
Jobless rate holds steady
Unemployment in Santa Clarita held steady in May, while the jobless rate in California and Los Angeles County dipped.
Cuts threaten SCV Senior Center
Senior Center is facing cuts to its senior nutrition program after a federal grant was reduced this year, its executive director said the center won't let seniors go hungry and is instead seeking other funding and making cutbacks to help
Environmentalists file Newhall Ranch suit
Almost exactly a month after Los Angeles County supervisors approved the second phase of the Newhall Ranch project, five public-interest and environmental groups filed a joint lawsuit Wednesday against Los Angeles County for approving the project portion for construction.
CORRECTION: City offering premier parking for Concerts in the Park
The city of Santa Clarita will be offering 100 prime parking spots at Central Park during the upcoming Concerts in the Park series - but they will cost residents who want to take advantage of them.
Officials OK names for 2012 committees
City Council members shuffled their committee appointments for the second time this year, during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
City OKs purchase of land
Santa Clarita's dedicated open space will grow by 1,030 acres, with City Council members' approval of a Soledad Canyon land purchase Tuesday night.
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