Located 35 miles north of Los Angeles, the hidden gem of Santa Clarita, Californiahas become the first choice for raising families and building businesses in the area. It is the union of several previously existing communities, including Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Valencia and portions of Castaic. The principal boundaries of Santa Clarita are the Golden State and Antelope Valley freeways. Santa Clarita has been name the sixth safest city by the FBI, in the United States with at least 100,000 inhabitants, making it an ideal place to live.
Santa Clarita has also been an active participant in the Hollywood scene, with several TV shows and movies filmed in the area. Some of these include: Pleasantville, Hidalgo, First Daughter, Princess Diaries 2, Pump Up the Volume (filmed at Saugus High School), Heroes (filmed at Golden Valley High School), 24, CSI and Weeds. The HBO series Big Love shoots in Mentryville and the short-lived series Freaks and Geeks was filmed at and around William S. Hart High School. The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers also filmed parts in Santa Clarita and Castaic.
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History ~
Santa Clarita was incorporated in December of 1987. Until 1989, the city hall occupied a small storefont located next to a Suzuki shop along Soledad Canyon Road. In 1989, city government's offices moved into the building it currently houses today.
Santa Clarita's strength lies in its ability to manage and invest its money well. This has even lead to the city winning several awards in recognition of its abilities. In fact, they have had success in their budgeting, received valuable funding from government grants and the revenue from their city sales tax has brought more money into their coffers that allows them to invest it back into the city, creating a wonderful place for its residents to live.
There are a total of five members on the city council and each member serves a four year term. The residents of the City of Santa Clarita vote for these elected officials every other year. The councilmembers' terms overlap each other, allowing a smoother transition between new officials. Any resident who is old enough to vote is allowed to run for a seat on the council if they are interested. They are even encouraged to join one of the city's committees or commissions.
In 1989, the first new park in Santa Clarita (in Canyon Country) was opened. This was just the beginning of the City's investment in new facilities and other amenities built for the betterment of the community. Some of the others included two parks, a community center, a sports complex, three Metrolink stations and over 14 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Santa Clarita realizes how important it is to invest its resources into the community, including its citizens. This is how they have become such a self-sufficient city in a short amount of time. They have increased the recreational opportunities made available to its citizens by offering a variety of year-round recreational activities and programs for a small cost to its residents.
Aquatic Center
Santa Clarita Sports Complex
Skate Park
Education ~
Several school districts make up the educational system in Santa Clarita. Education in Santa Clarita is taken seriously enough that they rank in the top 10% in California. The Santa Clarita school system is comprised of the following:
Santa Clarita also has a nice selection of higher education facilities. The California Institute of the Arts provides studies in art, critical studies, dance, film/video, music and theater. The College of the Canyons is a two-year college dedicated to providing academic education and workforce training at the lower division level. Clarita Career College is a vocational college that provides their students with industry-current, hands-on training. One of the major christian schools in the city is the Master's College, which is dedicated to empowering students to embrace their ecumenical as well as secular studies.
Population: 2000 Census 2007 Estimate Percentage Change
151,088 177,158 17.9%
Racial Composition: White Black Other Asian Pacific Islander American Indian 2 or more races
69.1% 8.9% 23.7% 13.1% 0.3% 0.5% 2.6%
Housing: Housing Units Median Home Price
55,198 $570,000
Income: Median Household Income
$74,759
Major Employers in area (2002) ~
Six Flags California William S Hart Union High School District US Postal Service Saugus Union High School District Princess Cruises Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital HR Textron Newhall School District College of the Canyons California Institute of the Arts Wal-Mart Valencia
has become the first choice for raising families and building businesses in the area. It is the union of several previously existing communities, including Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Valencia and portions of Castaic. The principal boundaries of Santa Clarita are the Golden State and Antelope Valley freeways. Santa Clarita has been name the sixth safest city by the FBI, in the United States with at least 100,000 inhabitants, making it an ideal place to live.
Santa Clarita was incorporated in December of 1987. Until 1989, the city hall occupied a small storefont located next to a Suzuki shop along Soledad Canyon Road. In 1989, city government's offices moved into the building it currently houses today.
