Santa Clarita City Council members backed a $40,000 marketing campaign and a $313,000 community art wall proposal during their Tuesday meeting to help revitalize Old Town Newhall in the wake of the Main Fire. The recovery measures aim to bring visitors back to Main Street, improve the appearance of fire-damaged properties and support businesses while property owners navigate insurance claims, ...

The Santa Clarita City Council briefly recessed its Tuesday meeting after applause and exchanges over decorum interrupted a public-comment period dominated by calls to end the city’s Flock automated license-plate reader camera contract. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved a $640,000 assistance program for businesses affected by the extended closure of Bouquet Canyon ...

The Santa Clarita City Council gathered Tuesday for its regular meeting, just one day after a fire decimated most of a city block in Old Town Newhall, with much of the discussion centered on recovery efforts and the future of Main Street. The meeting began with a moment of acknowledgment for those affected by Monday’s Main fire, which destroyed multiple ...

Santa Clarita residents continue to have far more trust in their local government than county, state and federal leaders, according to a new survey presented during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The meeting touched on several major topics, including preserving affordable housing at Diamond Park Apartments, a new state-mandated policy that could pause council meetings for up to an hour ...

The Santa Clarita City Council spent much of Tuesday night’s meeting celebrating the people, organizations and institutions that help shape the community before turning its attention to city business. The evening began with a special recognition honoring the William S. Hart Union High School District’s 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of educating students throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Mayor Pro ...

The City of Santa Clarita study session discussed the city’s $361.4 million budget Tuesday night – moving on for approval for its first reading – with city leaders saying the plan keeps Santa Clarita financially stable while continuing to fund public safety, parks, recreation, road improvements and other major community projects. The budget was discussed during a joint meeting that ...

After weeks of debate over wildfire risks and state housing mandates, the Santa Clarita City Council took final action Tuesday – approving updates to its accessory dwelling unit ordinance and a future pay increase for councilmembers. Both items passed during their required second readings, formally adopting changes first introduced earlier this month. ADU Ordinance Adopted Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns The ...

The Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday to advance updates to the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance, despite concerns over wildfire safety, environmental protections and the loss of local control raised during a lengthy discussion. In a split vote, Councilmember Marsha McLean opposed the item, while the remaining councilmembers voted in favor, with Councilmember Jason Gibbs absent, moving the ...

Millions in road repairs, expanded library access and citywide service contracts were all greenlit Tuesday night at the Santa Clarita City Council meeting. The Santa Clarita City Council meeting also opened with two recognitions, honoring local veterans and the environment. “Tonight, we thank all Vietnam War veterans for their service, sacrifice and perseverance,” councilmember Bill Miranda said during a proclamation ...

A proposed self-storage facility in Newhall drew sharp criticism from Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday night before officials voted to deny the appeal and expand the city’s streetlight maintenance district. During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, councilmembers conducted a public hearing for Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District Annexation No. 2025-1, which would add several properties across the city into ...