- 22 May 2023 by SCV Water
SANTA CLARITA – SCV Water has announced the hiring of Kevin Strauss as its next Communications Manager. Strauss comes from six years as Communications Specialist with the City of Santa Clarita. He will start his new position May 22, overlapping with Kathie Martin, Communications Manager since December 2017, who will retire effective June 15.
Strauss will oversee a team of twelve in public outreach and education. Responsibilities include oversight of outreach and engagement strategies on a wide spectrum of priorities for SCV Water, as well as employee engagement and legislative affairs.
"I feel fortunate to have been with SCV Water since its inception on January 1, 2018,” said Martin. “But as I retire, I know Kevin and the team will take our award-winning communication strategies to even greater heights!”
While with the City of Santa Clarita, Strauss was responsible for day-to-day public information and media relations for various city departments, as well as social media strategy and implementation. Some of his major projects included marketing and outreach plans for the Canyon Country Community Center, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the annual River Rally, and Earth/Arbor Day.
Strauss has been responsible for a number of award-winning communications in his career, and the City’s Communications Division was named the 2020 Frank Potter Cowan Crisis Communications Leader by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for its response to the Tick Fire and Saugus High School shooting in 2019. His work on the Heads Up traffic safety campaign received statewide and national recognition as well.
"It is a great honor to join the incredible team at SCV Water and continue working for the residents and businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley," said Strauss. "Kathie is one of the top communicators in the state, and I look forward to learning from her during this transition."
Prior to joining the City of Santa Clarita, Strauss worked in the Athletics Department at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) for six years, first as an Assistant Sports Information Director before being promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Digital Marketing.
Strauss earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from CSUN. He and his wife reside in Santa Clarita with their two children.
For more information, please contact:
Kevin Strauss
Communications Manager
SCV Water
kstrauss@scvwa.org - 12 May 2023 by Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has revealed the name of its second Sphere Class cruise ship – Star Princess, which will sail an inaugural season of Mediterranean voyages when she debuts in August 2025.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Star Princess joins Sun Princess as the largest ships ever built for Princess at 175,500 tons and carrying 4,300 guests.
The new ship is built on a platform that is distinctly different and unique to Princess, designed to simultaneously embrace the Princess heritage while celebrating the romance of the sea by offering more dynamic, outward views.
While 20 percent larger than any of the line’s existing ships, the Star Princess design retains the more intimate settings Princess is known for, with a number of new ground-breaking spaces such as:
The Dome, a transformational entertainment venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini;
the next-level Piazza featuring a glass sphere, the “see it to believe it” Princess Arena, a configurable, technologically-advanced main theater that allows Princess to produce a variety of innovative entertainment concepts and a dining room positioned aft of the ship to deliver wake views.This second Sphere Class ship will also offer a number of spectacular features with an array of new food and beverage concepts; an expanded casino; a two-story Lotus Spa and entertainment headlined by Cirque Éloize.
Guests also will enjoy expanded accommodations options with luxurious staterooms and suites, including the new Reserve and Signature Collections.
The new ship will be the second in the Princess fleet to be powered by LNG fuel technology and also is being built with the most advanced sustainable innovations available.
Star Princess debuts Aug. 4, 2025, sailing a nine-day inaugural Italy and Greece roundtrip voyage from Rome (Civitavecchia), featuring the destinations of Corfu, Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini and Naples (for Capri and Pompeii), followed by a variety of 9- and 10-day cruises sailing from Rome, Athens or Trieste (Venice) that visit idyllic coastal ports. Star Princess cruises go on sale with the larger Europe 2025 program release on June 1, 2023.
“There’s much to be admired about Star Princess, her sleek, eye-catching design, spacious interiors and of course, the remarkable views of the sea and sky, just like the features found on Sun Princess that have prompted cruise lovers to snap up inaugural year bookings,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “We’ve carefully designed these ships to feel familiar to our guests yet significantly advanced with lots of exceptional new and expanded experiences to embrace and explore.”
Princess’ first Star Princess ship initially launched in 1988 as Sitmar Fair Majesty. With the merger of Sitmar Cruises into Princess, she then entered service as Star Princess in 1989 and was christened by legendary actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn. The second Star Princess launched in 2002, as the third Grand-Class vessel playing an instrumental role in the evolution of the brand with popular offerings like Anytime Dining, the only dining program in the industry at the time to give guests freedom to dine where, when and with whom they wish.
Further details about Star Princess including dining, entertainment, onboard amenities and future itineraries will be shared in the coming months. Ship information and images can be found at www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/st-star-princess/.
Additional information is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company’s website at www.princess.com.
- 12 May 2023 by Metro
Construction Update Community Meeting: Save the Date
Join Metro’s I-5 North County Enhancements Project for the next community meeting to receive updates on the construction activities along the I-5 freeway.
Project staff will outline upcoming construction timelines and provide an update on activities in the Santa Clarita Valley and North LA County communities. We look forward to hearing your questions, comments, and to keeping you informed for the duration of construction. | More Information
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 6PM to 7:30PM
Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/99714777647
Webinar ID: 997 1477 7647
Call-in: (213) 338-8477
Special accommodations are available to the public for Metro-sponsored meetings. All requests for reasonable accommodations and translation must be made at least three working days (72 hours) in advance of the scheduled meeting date.Prepare for weeknight intermittent lane reductions in both directions between SR-14 and Parker Rd from 8PM to 6AM to support all the below activities on I-5. Crews begin mobilizing at 6am and work hours are 7AM to 4PM and 7PM to 6AM on weekdays, and Saturdays as needed.
SR-14 to Magic Mountain Pkwy
Weldon Canyon Rd bridge deck and rebar work. One-way traffic control with a flagger will be used as needed at Weldon Canyon Rd/Coltrane Av. | Full Notice
Southbound outside shoulder excavation, shoring and retaining wall work between Weldon Canyon Overcrossing and Calgrove Bl. Prepare for intermittent closures of southbound Calgrove Bl on- and off-ramps. View the full construction notice for schedule and detour routes. | Full Notice
Electrical work for light pole foundation at McBean Pkwy and Lyons Avenue/Pico Canyon Rd on- and off-ramps. View the full construction notice for schedule and detour routes. | Full Notice
Gavin Canyon Undercrossing bridge foundation work along the northbound I-5 shoulder between Calgrove Bl and Weldon Canyon Rd. Activities include steel rebar, forming, pour, and utility work. | Full Notice
Center median retaining wall construction. Activities include excavation, backfill, shoring, form, and concrete placement between SR-14 and Magic Mountain Pkwy. | Full Notice
Butte Canyon bridge falsework removal in the center median between Pico Canyon Rd/Lyons Av and McBean Pkwy, adjacent to Vista Valencia Golf Course. | Full Notice
Magic Mountain Pkwy to Parker Rd
Rye Canyon Rd crane relocation, excavation, and pile driving between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford. Prepare for daytime lane closures Monday through Friday and full nighttime closures, anticipated Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16 from 7PM to 5AM. | Full Notice
Weldon Canyon Rd Bridge falsework removal, requiring multiple weeknight directional closures between SR-14 and Calgrove Bl from Monday, May 22 through Thursday, June 1 from 10PM to 4AM each night. View full construction notice for schedule and detour routes. | Full Notice
Castaic Creek bridge deck concrete placement and backwall construction in the center median between SR-126 and Hasley Canyon Rd. | Full Notice
Center median roadway base activity between Magic Mountain Pkwy and SR-126. | Full NoticeEssential Details
- Work hours: Monday through Friday and Saturday, as needed from 7AM to 4PM and 7PM to 6AM. Crews will begin to mobilize at 6AM.
- No two consecutive ramps in the same direction will be closed at the same time. Detours to the next on-ramp will be posted for each closure.
- Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
- All lanes will reopened by 6AM each morning.
- No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours.
- The speed limit in construction work zones is reduced to 55 miles per hour.
Noteworthy
Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Construction is a dynamic process, it is subject to weather conditions, and information is subject to change, visit the project website for the most up to date information and a weekly listing.
- 10 May 2023 by Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation
Santa Clarita Valley’s premiere business event the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation’s Economic Outlook Presented by Wells Fargo will be held on Friday, Sept. 15 from 8.m. to 11 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
Join business leaders from the SCV and beyond for the latest update on the national, state and local economy. Economist Dr. Mark Schniepp will present his annual economic forecast, including a specific forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley.
Event Schedule
7:30 a.m. – Networking Breakfast
8 a.m. – Event
Sponsorship opportunities available.
Outlook sponsors receive free tickets to the event, ad space in the Economic Outlook Book and recognition across social media channels and at the event.
Ready to become a sponsor? Contact Lannice Renfro at lannicerenfro@scvedc.org or call (661) 288.4400 for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
Early bird tickets are now on sale for attendees. Tickets purchased before July 15 are $125 each. Tickets purchased July 15-Sept. 1 are $150. After Sept. 1 tickets are $200. Click here to reserve tickets.
- 05 May 2023 by City of Santa Clarita
Local Businesses Invited to Join the No-Pollute Commute During the Week of
May 15
The City of Santa Clarita invites local businesses and their employees to participate in the annual Bike to Work Challenge, a week-long opportunity beginning Monday, May 15, through Friday, May 19. Participants are encouraged to register for this event by visiting GreenSantaClarita.com to be entered into a raffle for free prizes.
The Bike to Work Challenge is a competition among Santa Clarita businesses to rally their employees to bike to work and reduce greenhouse gas emissions via a “no-pollute commute.” Businesses that are registered to participate and have the most participation in their size category will win a free lunch to a local restaurant of their choice!
Pit stops will be available for participants during the morning of Thursday, May 18 only from 7:00-9:00 a.m. at five locations throughout the City. Riders are encouraged to stop and connect with other riders, collect free giveaways and enjoy refreshments provided by this year‘s partners. To encourage participants with longer commutes to participate, Santa Clarita Transit will be offering FREE local rides to anyone with a bike and/or helmet.
Interested businesses are required to designate a “lead rider” who will act as a point of contact for the organization, in addition to registering their businesses for Santa Clarita’s Bike to Work Challenge. Lead riders should register online at GreenSantaClarita.com and must submit a list of participants from their company by May 22, to Lindsay Schmandt, City event coordinator for the Bike to Work Challenge, at (661) 255-4910 or lschmandt@santa-clarita.com.
Visit GreenSantaClarita.com to learn more about the Bike to Work Challenge. For additional information about upcoming cycling events, including Hit the Trail and the Bike Santa Clarita Challenge, please visit BikeSantaClarita.com.
- 01 May 2023 by CC Wellness LLC
Intimate Wellness Leader CC Wellness Wins
2023 Most Innovative Company Bronze Stevie® AwardSuccess Marked By Market Leadership, Intellectual Property and
Extreme-Quality Standards for Ingredients and ManufacturingCC Wellness — a recognized leader in FDA 510(k) pre-market certification and top-tier pharmaceutical firm that specializes in the development of Class II medical devices as well as cosmetic, OTC, and organic products — has won a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Most Innovative Company of the Year category of the 21st Annual American Business Awards®.
“This award underscores our dedication to innovation and changing the discourse about intimate wellness," CC Wellness Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer Mimi Anderson said. "We celebrate shame-free intimate wellness as a pillar of health and are leading the category into a judgment-free era."
Innovation at CC Wellness (CCW) flows from strategic planning and formula-based ideation. Anderson noted that while brand value is where most consumer product goods companies have placed their bets, CCW recognizes that the real value is in formulations not brands — shattering the brand-based business model by prioritizing formulas. "As a result," she said, "CC Wellness possesses huge hidden value in the formidable intellectual property found in our formulas sold via our flourishing white label business to other brands, including those of many CPG multinationals."
Anderson added: “Consumers, too, are prioritizing preferences based on the formula in the bottle as much as on the brand label. Our brands and white label partners are benefiting from an educated consumer and likewise consumers are benefiting from the accelerated innovation in CCW formulas.”
Anderson noted: "We have an incredible record of innovating FDA 510(k)-cleared formulas, a certification which means the FDA agrees that the manufacturer's medical device is safe and effective."
This legacy of innovation has resulted in CCW holding 24 personal lubricant FDA 510(k) certifications, the most of any white label manufacturer and second only to CPG giant Reckitt.
Emblematic of CCW leadership in product manufacturing innovation in the intimate wellness sector is its enterprise-wide embrace of the concept of "extreme quality."
CCW has its own consumer brands — #LubeLife, JO, and Muse Health, as well as recently acquired premier brand Shibari, one of the top-selling lubricant labels on Amazon — separate from its thriving Make Waves white label business.
Anderson said that its drive for innovation has fostered industry-leading best practices for sourcing extreme quality in formulas delivered to its white label manufacturing partners and brands. Extreme quality is a big part of why CCW has had zero recalls and a nearly zero complaint rate.
These best practices include: complying with ISO 13485 international standards governing manufacture of medical devices (personal lubricants are classified as Class II medical devices); auditing every vendor, whether for raw materials, components, or labels, and including certifications of clinical and analytical labs that conduct safety testing; sourcing U.S. and E.U. ingredients, which meet more rigorous standards; and conducting ISO 13485-certified level of scrutiny in monitoring of Pharmacopeia-grade ingredients at every stage, in every batch; qualifying vendors by validating raw ingredients using state-of-the-art lab sampling, including rapid microbial testing and infrared spectrometry; and adopting a continuous improvement methodology.
Finally, CCW is bringing quality checks in-house, by expanding its lab from 2,000 to 12,000 sq. ft. in a new 215,000 sq. ft. FDA-licensed and ISO-certified facility that will be the largest white label "Made in USA" manufacturing plant in the intimate wellness industry.
About CC Wellness
Founded in 2003, CC Wellness is a world-class pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of Class II medical devices as well as cosmetic, OTC, and organic products. We celebrate shame-free intimate wellness as a pillar of health and are recognized as a market leader within the category given our unrivaled technical expertise and portfolio of innovative, disruptive and high-quality brands. A leader in FDA 510(k) premarket certification and ISO-certified manufacturing, we pride ourselves on going beyond industry standards for quality and safety and use only U.S. Pharmacopeia-grade ingredients. Due to our strict testing and validation manufacturing procedures, we have never had a recall. Our two divisions:
· Consumer intimate wellness and personal care brands include, #LubeLife the #1 consumer-rated personal lubricant brand on Amazon, JO the #1 intimate wellness brand in U.S. specialty retail, and Muse Health hand sanitizers.
· Make WAVES white label service provides turnkey and white label formula development to partners across FDM (food/drug/mass) retail, specialty retail, and e-Commerce channels.
More About 2023 American Business Awards® Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
- 28 Apr 2023 by Metro
Prepare for weeknight intermittent lane reductions in both directions between SR-14 and Parker Rd from 8pm to 6am to support all the below activities on I-5. Crews begin mobilizing at 6am and work hours are 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am on weekdays, and Saturdays as needed.
SR-14 to Magic Mountain Pkwy
Weldon Canyon Rd bridge deck and rebar work. One-way traffic control with a flagger will be used as needed Monday through Friday at Weldon Canyon Rd/Coltrane Av. | More InformationSouthbound outside shoulder excavation, shoring and retaining wall work between Weldon Canyon Overcrossing and Calgrove Bl. Prepare for intermittent closures of southbound Calgrove Bl on- and off-ramps Monday through Friday from 7pm to 6am. Signage is posted along the detour routes and at the preceding off-ramp. Flagger controlled construction access from The Old Road at Gavin Canyon Undercrossing may be utilized. | More Information
- Southbound on-ramp detours:
- Westbound Calgrove Bl: Right on The Old Road, merge onto San Fernando Rd, right on Sepulveda Bl, merge onto Roxford St, enter southbound I-5 at Sepulveda Bl/Roxford St on-ramp
- Eastbound Calgrove Bl: Enter northbound I-5 Calgrove Bl on-ramp, exit northbound Lyons Av/Pico Canyon Rd off-ramp, right on Lyons Av, enter southbound I-5 at Lyons Av on-ramp
Electrical work for conduit installation at McBean Pkwy and Valencia Bl on- and off-ramps. Prepare for the following closures anticipated Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5 from 7pm to 5am. Detour signage is placed at the preceding off-ramp indicating the closure | More Information
- Nightly closures of the southbound McBean Pkwy off-ramp. Vehicles will be detoured to the preceding off-ramp at Valencia Bl.
- Nightly closures of the southbound Valencia Bl on-ramp
- Detour: Continue southbound on The Old Road, turn left on McBean Pkwy, continue to the southbound I-5 McBean Pkwy on-ramp
- Nightly closures of the northbound Valencia Bl on-and-off ramp
- Detour: Vehicles will be detoured to the preceding off-ramp at McBean Pkwy.
- Detour: Continue northbound on The Old Road, turn right on Magic Mountain Pkwy, left onto the northbound I-5 Magic Mountain Pkwy on-ramp.
Gavin Canyon Undercrossing bridge foundation work along the northbound I-5 shoulder between Calgrove Bl and Weldon Canyon Rd. Activities include steel rebar, forming, pour, and utility work. Construction access from The Old Road may be utilized. | More Information
Center median retaining wall construction. Activities include excavation, backfill, shoring, form, and concrete placement between SR-14 and Magic Mountain Pkwy. | More Information
Outside shoulder excavation and shoring work in both directions between Weldon Canyon bridge and Calgrove Bl. Equipment includes a directional drilling machine, usage of trucks, forklifts, and concrete mixing support. | More Information
Butte Canyon bridge deck work in the center median between Pico Canyon Rd/Lyons Av and McBean Pkwy, adjacent to Vista Valencia Golf Course, anticipated Monday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 3. | More Information
Magic Mountain Pkwy to Parker Rd
Full closure of Rye Canyon Rd between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford for crane relocation and excavation, anticipated anticipated Monday, May 1 and Thursday, May 4 from 7pm to 5am. Contingency dates will be used, only if needed on Tuesday, May 2 and Friday, May 5 from 7pm to 5am. | More Information- Detour 1: Traveling northbound on The Old Road, turn left on Henry Mayo Dr, enter eastbound SR-126/Newhall Ranch Rd, continue on Newhall Ranch Rd to Rye Canyon Rd
- Detour 2: Traveling southbound on The Old Road, turn left on Magic Mountain Pkwy, left on McBean Pkwy, left on Newhall Ranch Rd, continue Newhall Ranch Rd to Rye Canyon Rd
- Detour 3: Traveling westbound on Rye Canyon Rd, turn left on Newhall Ranch Rd, right on McBean Pkwy, right on Magic Mountain Pkwy, continue to The Old Road/Rye Canyon Rd
Rye Canyon Rd bridge pile driving between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford. Prepare for lane closures on westbound Rye Canyon Rd between Avenue Stanford and The Old Road, anticipated Monday, May 1 through Saturday, May 6 from 6am to 4pm. | More Information
Castaic Creek bridge deck concrete placement and backwall construction in the center median between SR-126 and Hasley Canyon Rd anticipated Monday, May 1 through Saturday, May 6 from 8pm to 6am. | More Information
Center median roadway base activity between Magic Mountain Pkwy and SR-126. | More InformationUpcoming in May
Falsework removal for the construction of the new Weldon Canyon Rd Bridge will require multiple weeknight directional closures between SR-14 and Calgrove Bl from 10pm to 4am. Primary detour routes will include the SR-14, Newhall Ranch Rd, and Golden Valley Rd. Local access will be available at the I-5 ramp between Calgrove Bl and Newhall Ranch Rd. | More Information- Northbound I-5 directional closures
- Monday, May 22 from 10pm to 4am
- Tuesday, May 23 from 10pm to 4am
- Wednesday, May 24 from 10pm to 4am
- Southbound I-5 directional closures
- Tuesday, May 30 from 10pm-4am
- Wednesday, May 31 from 10pm-4am
- Thursday, June 1 from 10pm to 4pm
- Northbound/Southbound directional closure contingency date: Thursday, May 25 from 10pm to 4am, if needed
Essential Details
- Work hours: Monday through Friday and Saturday, as needed from 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am. Crews will begin to mobilize at 6am.
- No two consecutive ramps in the same direction will be closed at the same time. Detours to the next on-ramp will be posted for each closure.
- Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
- All lanes will be reopened by 6am each morning.
- No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours.
- The speed limit in construction work zones is reduced to 55-miles per hour.
Noteworthy
Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Construction is a dynamic process, it is subject to weather conditions, and information is subject to change, visit the project website for the most up to date information and a weekly listing. - Southbound on-ramp detours:
- 27 Apr 2023 by City of Santa Clarita
GEAR UP FOR THE 44TH ANNUAL SANTA CLARITA DODGER DAY!
Watch the Dodgers Take on the Giants on June 17
“It’s Time for Dodger Baseball!” America’s favorite pastime is in full swing and so is Santa Clarita Dodger Day! The City of Santa Clarita is excited to invite residents to purchase tickets for the 44th Annual City of Santa Clarita Dodger Day. This year’s game will be between the hometown Los Angeles Dodgers and their longtime rivals, the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 17, at 6:10 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online by visiting SCVDodgerDay.com.
Dodger Day, sponsored by Henry Rodriguez, State Farm Insurance Agent, offers Santa Clarita residents a chance to catch a ballgame with family and friends. Ticket prices range from $60 each for Reserve Value MVP to $99 Infield Loge Box seats. A limited amount of tickets will be available in various seating tiers and tickets are grouped together, ensuring attendees will sit near other Santa Clarita residents during the game. The first 500 tickets sold will receive a Santa Clarita Dodger Day t-shirt to commemorate the event. For more information, please visit SCVDodgerDay.com or contact Ashley Gurrola at (661) 286-4165.
- 21 Apr 2023 by Metro
Prepare for weeknight intermittent lane reductions in both directions between SR-14 and Parker Rd from 8pm to 6am to support all the below activities on I-5. Crews begin mobilizing at 6am and work hours are 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am on weekdays, and Saturdays as needed.
SR-14 to Magic Mountain Pkwy
Weldon Canyon Rd bridge deck and rebar work. One-way traffic control with a flagger will be used as needed Monday through Friday at Weldon Canyon Rd/Coltrane Av. | More InformationSouthbound outside shoulder excavation, shoring and retaining wall work between Weldon Canyon Overcrossing and Calgrove Bl. Prepare for intermittent closures of southbound Calgrove Bl on- and off-ramps Monday through Friday from 7pm to 6am. Signage is posted along the detour routes and at the preceding off-ramp. Flagger controlled construction access from The Old Road at Gavin Canyon Undercrossing may be utilized. | More Information
- Southbound on-ramp detours:
- Westbound Calgrove Bl: Right on The Old Road, merge onto San Fernando Rd, right on Sepulveda Bl, merge onto Roxford St, enter southbound I-5 at Sepulveda Bl/Roxford St on-ramp
- Eastbound Calgrove Bl: Enter northbound I-5 Calgrove Bl on-ramp, exit northbound Lyons Av/Pico Canyon Rd off-ramp, right on Lyons Av, enter southbound I-5 at Lyons Av on-ramp
Electrical work for conduit installation at the southbound McBean Pkwy off-ramp, and northbound McBean Pkwy on-ramp. Prepare for nightly ramp closures on Monday, April 24 through Wednesday, April 26 from 7pm to 5am. | More Information
- Nightly closures of the southbound McBean Pkwy off-ramp. Detour signage is placed at the preceding off-ramp indicating the closure.
- Nightly closures of the northbound McBean Pkwy on-ramp
- Detour: Continue on McBean Pkwy to The Old Road, turn right on Valencia Bl, continue to the northbound I-5 Valencia Bl on-ramp.
Gavin Canyon Undercrossing bridge foundation work along the northbound I-5 shoulder between Calgrove Bl and Weldon Canyon Rd. Activities include steel rebar, forming and utility work. Construction access from The Old Road may be utilized. | More Information
Center median retaining wall construction and concrete barrier work. Activities include excavation, backfill, shoring, form, and concrete work between SR-14 and Magic Mountain Pkwy. | More Information
Outside shoulder excavation and shoring work in both directions between Weldon Canyon bridge and Calgrove Bl. Equipment includes a directional drilling machine, usage of trucks, forklifts, and concrete mixing support. | More Information
Butte Canyon bridge deck concrete placement in the center median between Pico Canyon Rd/Lyons Av and McBean Pkwy, adjacent to Vista Valencia Golf Course, anticipated on Tuesday, April 25 from 8pm to 6am. | More Information
Magic Mountain Pkwy to Parker Rd
Full closure of Rye Canyon Rd between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford for crane relocation, anticipated Thursday, April 27 from 7pm to 5am and Friday, April 28 from 7pm to 5am as a contingency date only if needed. | More Information- Detour 1: Traveling northbound on The Old Road, turn left on Henry Mayo Dr, enter eastbound SR-126/Newhall Ranch Rd, continue on Newhall Ranch Rd to Rye Canyon Rd
- Detour 2: Traveling southbound on The Old Road, turn left on Magic Mountain Pkwy, left on McBean Pkwy, left on Newhall Ranch Rd, continue Newhall Ranch Rd to Rye Canyon Rd
- Detour 3: Traveling westbound on Rye Canyon Rd, turn left on Newhall Ranch Rd, right on McBean Pkwy, right on Magic Mountain Pkwy, continue to The Old Road/Rye Canyon Rd
Rye Canyon Rd bridge pile driving between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford. Prepare for lane closures on westbound Rye Canyon Rd between Avenue Stanford and The Old Road, anticipated on Monday, April 24 through Thursday, April 27 from 6am to 4pm. | More Information
Castaic Creek bridge deck concrete placement in the center median between SR-126 and Hasley Canyon Rd. | More Information
Center median roadway base, paving, and concrete removal activity between Magic Mountain Pkwy and SR-126. | More Information
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Essential Details
- Work hours: Monday through Friday and Saturday, as needed from 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am. Crews will begin to mobilize at 6am.
- No two consecutive ramps in the same direction will be closed at the same time. Detours to the next on-ramp will be posted for each closure.
- Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
- All lanes will be reopened by 6am each morning.
- No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours.
- The speed limit in construction work zones is reduced to 55-miles per hour.
Noteworthy
Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Construction is a dynamic process, it is subject to weather conditions, and information is subject to change, visit the project website for the most up to date information and a weekly listing. - 19 Apr 2023 by Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has been selected to participate in the American Alliance of Museums’ 2023 Museum Assessment Program, a critical step toward museum accreditation. AAM, founded in 1906, is a national organization representing the entire scope of the museum field.
Since 1975, the SCV Historical Society has been a resource for the valley and surrounding areas of local history, preserving artifacts, and sharing the stories of the people who founded and grew the communities of Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country and Valencia into the city of Santa Clarita and beyond.
“It’s a great honor for the Historical Society to have been chosen for the Museum Assessment Program,” said Society president Alan Pollack. “This reflects our determination to evolve from a small, volunteer-driven local history advocate to a full, professional museum presence in Santa Clarita. We intend to create one of the premier local history museums in Southern California.”
For over 50 years, the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) has helped more than 5,000 museums of all types strengthen their operations, plan for the future, and meet current professional standards. “We served a relatively small, incorporated town of about 70,000 people when we opened in 1980 with one museum building in Hart Park,” said Society vice president Leon Worden. “Today, we need to be serving a community that is not only four or five times larger but also more sophisticated and diverse with higher expectations for a museum experience. Staff archivist Eva Gritz is a key member of the Historical Society’s MAP team.
“We assembled a high-powered steering committee of local community leaders last year and retained a professional museum consultant to help us plan a new museum in one of our eight buildings, and you will be hearing more about it in the months ahead,” Worden said. “In the meantime, we’ve been doing the work behind the scenes that the public doesn’t necessarily see. We’ve started to ramp up staffing, and we are implementing ‘best practices’ in collections care to curate a massive collection of artifacts and photographs. We expect the MAP assessment to serve as both a checkup to ensure we’re on the right track and a roadmap for further improvements as we pursue accreditation in our field.”
Conducted over the course of a year, MAP assessments help museums look at both functional and strategic aspects of their operations; examine diversity, equity, access, and inclusion issues as they relate to the assessment focus; and include a peer-reviewed site visit.
About the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society:
The mission of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is to stimulate public interest in the history of the area, to collect and preserve facts, artifacts, and historical structures pertinent to the area, and to educate and inform the public. The Society is headquartered in the Santa Clarita History Center at Hart Park in Newhall, and Society members are involved in outreach efforts throughout the community. For more information, visit www.scvhs.org.
About the American Alliance of Museums:
The American Alliance of Museums is the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos. Since 1906, AAM has been championing museums through advocacy and providing museum professionals with the resources, knowledge, inspiration, and connections they need to move the field forward. For more information on the American Alliance of Museums, and the impact of museums, visit aam-us.org.
- 18 Apr 2023 by Southern California Edison
EV Programs and Incentives
With gas prices likely rising this summer, have you considered an electric vehicle (EV)? Charging an EV during off-peak hours costs less than half the price of fueling with gasoline. There are many different EV makes and models to choose from now, with exciting designs and options. Rebates and other incentives can make EVs even more affordable. You can help people in your community realize the benefits of driving electric by sharing helpful information from the toolkit below.
This is our first monthly “EV toolkit,” which focuses on programs and incentives to help lower the price of an EV. These toolkits will bring together a variety of EV information in one place: a news article, a few social media recommendations, key web links, images, and other helpful EV tools and resources.
We plan to share toolkits with you on a variety of EV themes. We hope you enjoy the consolidated information and will share with your constituents and/or others in your community.
- 14 Apr 2023 by Metro
Prepare for weeknight intermittent lane reductions in both directions between SR-14 and Parker Rd from 8pm to 6am to support all the below activities on I-5. Crews begin mobilizing at 6am and work hours are 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am on weekdays, and Saturdays as needed.
SR-14 to Magic Mountain Pkwy
Weldon Canyon Rd bridge deck work. One-way traffic control with a flagger will be used as needed Monday through Friday at Weldon Canyon Rd/Coltrane Av. | More InformationSouthbound outside shoulder excavation, shoring and retaining wall work between Weldon Canyon Overcrossing and Calgrove Bl. Prepare for intermittent closures of southbound Calgrove Bl on- and off-ramps Monday through Friday from 7pm to 6am. Signage is posted along the detour routes and at the preceding off-ramp. Flagger controlled construction access from The Old Road at Gavin Canyon Undercrossing may be utilized. | More Information
- Southbound on-ramp detours:
- Westbound Calgrove Bl: Right on The Old Road, merge onto San Fernando Rd, right on Sepulveda Bl, merge onto Roxford St, enter southbound I-5 at Sepulveda Bl/Roxford St on-ramp
- Eastbound Calgrove Bl: Enter northbound I-5 Calgrove Bl on-ramp, exit northbound Lyons Av/Pico Canyon Rd off-ramp, right on Lyons Av, enter southbound I-5 at Lyons Av on-ramp
Gavin Canyon Undercrossing bridge foundation work along the northbound I-5 shoulder between Calgrove Bl and Weldon Canyon Rd. Activities include steel rebar, forming and utility work. Construction access from The Old Road may be utilized. | More Information
Center median retaining wall construction and concrete barrier work. Activities include excavation, backfill, shoring, form, and concrete work between SR-14 and Magic Mountain Pkwy. | More Information
Outside shoulder excavation and shoring work in both directions between Weldon Canyon bridge and Calgrove Bl. Equipment includes a directional drilling machine, usage of trucks, forklifts, and concrete mixing support. | More Information
Butte Canyon bridge deck work (rebar installation) in the center median between Pico Canyon Rd/Lyons Av and McBean Pkwy, adjacent to Vista Valencia Golf Course. | More Information
Magic Mountain Pkwy to Parker Rd
Full closure of Rye Canyon Rd between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford for crane assembly adjacent to the I-5 bridge, anticipated Wednesday, April 19 from 7pm to 5am and Thursday, April 20 from 7pm to 5am as a contingency date only if needed.- Detour 1: Traveling northbound on The Old Road, turn left on Henry Mayo Dr, enter eastbound SR-126/Newhall Ranch Rd, continue on Newhall Ranch Rd to Rye Canyon Rd
- Detour 2: Traveling southbound on The Old Road, turn left on Magic Mountain Pkwy, left on McBean Pkwy, left on Newhall Ranch Rd, continue Newhall Ranch Rd to Rye Canyon Rd
- Detour 3: Traveling westbound on Rye Canyon Rd, turn left on Newhall Ranch Rd, right on McBean Pkwy, right on Magic Mountain Pkwy, continue to The Old Road/Rye Canyon Rd
Rye Canyon Rd bridge crane maintenance work and pile driving between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford. Prepare for lane closures on westbound Rye Canyon Rd between Avenue Stanford and The Old Road, anticipated from Monday, April 17 through Friday April 21 from 6am to 4pm. | More Information
Castaic Creek bridge deck work (rebar installation) in the center median between SR-126 and Hasley Canyon Rd. | More Information
Southbound outside shoulder electrical work at the SR-126 on-ramp. Prepare for nighttime closures of the southbound I-5 to SR-126 on-ramp, anticipated Monday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 18 from 9pm to 5am.| More Information- Detour: Continue on SR-126 to Henry Mayo Dr, turn right on The Old Road, left onto The Old Road/Rye Canyon Rd southbound I-5 on-ramp.
Center median roadway base, paving, and concrete removal activity between Magic Mountain Pkwy and SR-126. | More Information
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Essential Details
- Work hours: Monday through Friday and Saturday, as needed from 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am. Crews will begin to mobilize at 6am.
- No two consecutive ramps in the same direction will not be closed at the same time. Detours to the next on-ramp will be posted for each closure.
- Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
- All lanes will be reopened by 6am each morning.
- No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours.
- The speed limit in construction work zones is reduced to 55-miles per hour.
Noteworthy
Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Construction is a dynamic process, it is subject to weather conditions, and information is subject to change, visit the project website for the most up to date information and a weekly listing. - 07 Apr 2023 by Metro
Prepare for weeknight intermittent lane reductions in both directions between SR-14 and Parker Rd from 8pm to 6am to support all the below activities on I-5. Crews begin mobilizing at 6am and work hours are 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am on weekdays, and Saturdays as needed.
SR-14 to Magic Mountain Pkwy
Weldon Canyon Rd bridge deck work. One-way traffic control with a flagger will be used as needed Monday through Friday at Weldon Canyon Rd/Coltrane Av. | More InformationSouthbound outside shoulder excavation, shoring and retaining wall work between Weldon Canyon Overcrossing and Calgrove Bl. Prepare for intermittent closures of southbound Calgrove Bl on- and off-ramps from 7pm to 6am. Signage is posted along the detour routes and at the preceding off-ramp. Flagger controlled construction access from The Old Road at Gavin Canyon Undercrossing may be utilized. | More Information
- Southbound on-ramp detours:
- Westbound Calgrove Bl: Right on The Old Road, merge onto San Fernando Rd, right on Sepulveda Bl, merge onto Roxford St, enter southbound I-5 at Sepulveda Bl/Roxford St on-ramp
- Eastbound Calgrove Bl: Enter northbound I-5 Calgrove Bl on-ramp, exit northbound Lyons Av/Pico Canyon Rd off-ramp, right on Lyons Av, enter southbound I-5 at Lyons Av on-ramp
Center median retaining wall construction and concrete barrier work. Activities include excavation, backfill, shoring, form, and concrete work between SR-14 and Magic Mountain Pkwy. | More Information
Outside shoulder excavation and shoring work in both directions between Weldon Canyon bridge and Calgrove Bl. Equipment includes a directional drilling machine, usage of trucks, forklifts, and concrete mixing support. | More Information
Butte Canyon bridge deck rebar work (rebar installation) in the center median between Pico Canyon Rd/Lyons Av and McBean Pkwy, adjacent to Vista Valencia Golf Course. | More Information
Magic Mountain Pkwy to Parker Rd
Pile driving adjacent to the I-5 bridge at Rye Canyon Rd between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford. Prepare for lane closures on westbound Rye Canyon Rd between Avenue Stanford and The Old Road, anticipated Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14 from 6am to 4pm. | More InformationCastaic Creek bridge deck work (rebar installation) in the center median between SR-126 and Hasley Canyon Rd. | More Information
Electrical work at southbound SR-126 and Parker Rd. Prepare for nighttime closures of the southbound I-5 to SR-126 off-ramp, anticipated Monday, April 10 through Thursday, April 13 from 9pm to 5am.| More Information
- Detour: From southbound I-5, exit Magic Mountain Pkwy, reenter northbound I-5 at Magic Mountain Pkwy, continue on northbound I-5 to SR-126.
Sound wall foundation construction along southbound outside shoulder and The Old Road between Villa Canyon Rd and Hasley Canyon Rd. Activities include excavation, auger drilling, setting of steel rebar, concrete work, and material handling. Construction access from The Old Road may be utilized. | More Information
Center median roadway base, paving, and concrete removal activity between Magic Mountain Pkwy and SR-126. | More Information
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Essential Details
- Work hours: Monday through Friday and Saturday, as needed from 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am. Crews will begin to mobilize at 6am.
- No two consecutive ramps in the same direction will not be closed at the same time. Detours to the next on-ramp will be posted for each closure.
- Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
- All lanes will be reopened by 6am each morning.
- No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours.
- The speed limit in construction work zones is reduced to 55-miles per hour.
Noteworthy
Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Construction is a dynamic process, it is subject to weather conditions, and information is subject to change, visit the project website for the most up to date information and a weekly listing. - 23 Mar 2023 by State of California - Department of Water Resources
Special from California Department of Water Resources
The series of atmospheric river storms that brought record-breaking amounts of rain and snow in January had many Californians asking if our existing water infrastructure is able to capture and store flows from these extreme weather events. With climate change resulting in stronger storms carrying more water and the possibility of major flooding, the answer is more complicated than one might think.
“As the world gets warmer as a result of climate change, we see a change in the distribution of rain and snow,” said State Climatologist Michael Anderson. “This results in more runoff during the storm event itself, potentially creating a flood hazard and leaving less to run off from the snowpack in the spring for storage in our reservoirs.”
Whether it falls as rain or snow, the majority of that water flows through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta – the center of California’s water distribution system – on its way to the San Francisco Bay. From state and federal pumping facilities in the south Delta, water is lifted into the aqueducts that carry it to the Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Valley and Southern California, to be delivered to 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland.
Regulations govern how much water may be diverted to the aqueducts in order to protect water quality and fisheries. These regulations are based in part on the physical location of the facilities.
The Delta Conveyance Project is a proposed infrastructure modernization project outlined in Governor Newsom’s strategy to adapt California’s water supply for a hotter and drier future. The project is an essential climate adaptation strategy that will help adapt to climate change and aid in ensuring the State Water Project can capture, move and store water during extreme weather events like the nine atmospheric rivers experienced in January.
For example, if the Delta Conveyance Project had been operational during the high rain events of January this year, the modernized conveyance system could have moved 228,000 acre-feet of water into San Luis Reservoir while still meeting fishery and water quality protections and regulations. That’s enough water to supply about 2.3 million people for an entire year and is equivalent to approximately 40 percent of the total State Water Project exports in water year 2022.
As encouraging as the recent rainfall and snowpack statistics are, state water managers note that drought conditions persist and it will take years to replenish groundwater basins. While the winter season has been positive, the most important measurement of the year will be April 1 when the snowpack is typically at its highest.
“These storms made clear the importance of our efforts to modernize our existing water infrastructure for an era of intensified drought and flood,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “What we need to be positioned to do in California is move water when it’s available because moving and storing that water is going to help California weather longer and deeper droughts.”
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- 20 Mar 2023 by Metro
I-5 NCEP Weekly Look-Ahead: March 20 to March 26, 2023
Prepare for weeknight intermittent lane reductions in both directions between SR-14 and Parker Rd from 8pm to 6am to support all the below activities on I-5. Crews begin mobilizing at 6am and work hours are 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am on weekdays, and Saturdays as needed.
SR-14 to Magic Mountain Pkwy
Weldon Canyon Rd bridge removal of concrete form work. One-way traffic control with a flagger will be used as needed Monday through Friday at Weldon Canyon Rd/Coltrane Av. | More Information
Gavin Canyon bridge foundation steel rebar, forming and grading work along the northbound outside shoulder between Weldon Canyon Rd and Calgrove Bl. Construction access from The Old Road may be utilized. | More Information
Southbound outside shoulder excavation, shoring and retaining wall work between Weldon Canyon Overcrossing and Calgrove Bl. Prepare for intermittent closures of the southbound Calgrove Bl on- and off-ramps from 7pm to 6am. Signage is posted along the detour routes and at the preceding off-ramp. Flagger controlled construction access from The Old Road at Gavin Canyon Undercrossing may be utilized. | More Information
Southbound on-ramp detours:
- Westbound Calgrove Bl: Right on the Old Rd, merge onto San Fernando Rd, right on Sepulveda Bl, merge onto Roxford St, enter southbound I-5 at Sepulveda Bl/Roxford St on-ramp
- Eastbound Calgrove Bl: Enter northbound I-5 Calgrove Bl on-ramp, exit northbound Lyons Av/Pico Canyon Rd off-ramp, right on Lyons Av, enter southbound I-5 at Lyons Av on-ramp
Center median retaining wall construction and concrete barrier work. Activities include excavation, backfill, shoring, form, and concrete work between SR-14 and Magic Mountain Pkwy. | More Information
Outside shoulder slope soil stabilization (soil nail installation) in both directions between Weldon Canyon bridge and Calgrove Bl. Equipment includes a directional drilling machine, usage of trucks, forklifts, and concrete mixing support. | More Information
Butte Canyon bridge concrete form removal in the center median between Pico Canyon Rd/Lyons Av and McBean Pkwy, adjacent to Vista Valencia Golf Course. | More Information
Magic Mountain Pkwy to Parker Rd
Pile driving adjacent to the I-5 bridge at Rye Canyon Rd between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford. | More Information
Castaic Creek bridge deck work in the center median between SR-126 and Hasley Canyon Rd. | More Information
Electrical work at southbound SR-126 and Parker Rd on- and off-ramps. Prepare for the following nighttime ramp closures. | More Information
- Closure of the southbound I-5 to SR-126 off-ramp is anticipated on Wednesday, March 22 from 9pm to 5am.
- Detour: From southbound I-5, exit Magic Mountain Pkwy, reenter northbound I-5 at Magic Mountain Pkwy, continue on northbound I-5 to SR-126.
- Closure of the southbound I-5 Parker Rd on-ramp is anticipated on Thursday, March 23 from 7pm to 6am.
- Detour 1: Continue on eastbound Parker Rd to Castaic Rd or the Old Road, continue to Lake Hughes Rd, enter the southbound I-5 Lake Hughes Rd on-ramp
- Detour 2: From Parker Rd, continue southbound on The Old Road, enter southbound I-5 from The Old Road/Hasley Canyon Rd on-ramps.
Installation of a concrete batch plant along the southbound I-5 ramp at SR-126. | More Information
Sound wall foundation construction along southbound outside shoulder and The Old Road between Villa Canyon Rd and Hasley Canyon Rd. Activities include excavation, auger drilling, setting of steel rebar, concrete work, and material handling. Construction access from The Old Road may be utilized. | More Information
Center median roadway base, paving, and concrete removal activity between Magic Mountain Pkwy and SR-126. | More Information
Coming Soon
Full closure of Rye Canyon Rd between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford to remove construction equipment from the work zone in late March. Additional schedule and detour information will be provided in future weekly alerts. | More Information
Essential Details
- Work hours: Monday through Friday and Saturday, as needed from 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am. Crews will begin to mobilize at 6am.
- No two consecutive ramps in the same direction will not be closed at the same time. Detours to the next on-ramp will be posted for each closure.
- Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
- All lanes will be reopened by 6am each morning.
- No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours.
- The speed limit in construction work zones is reduced to 55-miles per hour.
Noteworthy
Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Construction is a dynamic process, it is subject to weather conditions, and information is subject to change, visit the project website for the most up to date information and a weekly listing.
Metro's Community Relations team has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document that is now available to you as a resource. | More Information
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