City Council Community Messages

Tonight, the wait is almost over as Santa Clarita prepares to kick off one of our community’s most cherished traditions — the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival weekend. The festivities begin this evening

There is something special about a city street that comes alive with music, laughter and people enjoying a beautiful evening together. When the sun sets and the lights begin to

Living in Santa Clarita comes with the added benefit of beautiful scenery every time you step outside your front door. Whether you’re an avid hiker enjoying our miles of picturesque trails and paseos, a family spending

“Please be a traveler, not a tourist. Try new things, meet new people and look beyond what’s right in front of you. Those are the keys to understanding this amazing world we

Art surrounds us everywhere in Santa Clarita! I’m spoiled by having the opportunity to view the rotating art exhibits in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall, but I also enjoy taking my wife and kids to walk

“Music comes out of silence and at the end it goes back to it. It’s a journey. You see?” — Rachel Joyce, “The Music Shop”  In Santa Clarita, connection to our neighbors, our shared experiences and our

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn.” — O. Fred Donaldson  Spring is a season of new beginnings, longer days and renewed energy. There is no better

“My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.” — “Romeo and Juliet,” William Shakespeare  Love has a way

By Mayor Laurene Weste  As you step into William S. Hart Park, the sights and sounds of the Old West come alive. The rhythm of boots shuffling across the dance floor, the unmistakable

“Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch  One of the things that makes Santa Clarita such a special place to live is the variety of opportunities

Public transportation plays an important role in how our community moves, connects and grows. Whether our residents rely on transit every day or simply use it occasionally to get to work, school or city events,

Santa Clarita is home to a vibrant and diverse arts scene that continues to inspire connection, creativity and discovery. From six rotating gallery spaces throughout the city to public art installations that enhance

By Mayor Laurene Weste  “It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.” – William Murtagh 

“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us that true leadership in the city

As we usher in a new year, I want to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy 2026. There’s something special about the end of the year, when we reflect on

The holiday season is a special time for all of us to focus on what truly matters — family, community and the small acts of kindness that connect us. In Santa Clarita,

This season is one of the most joyful and meaningful times of the year, when we celebrate, spend time with loved ones and surprise someone special with a gift they’ve been dreaming about. As

As Santa Clarita turns 38, we’re not just celebrating another year — we’re honoring the vision that made cityhood possible and the bright future still ahead. When our city incorporated in 1987, it was a community in transition.