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Living in the Santa Clarita Valley
Click here for the latest information from the City of Santa Clarita and the CDC.
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Whether you're looking for banquet space for a wedding, meeting space, or team building for a corporate event, we have you covered in
the Santa Clarita Valley. Read more...
We make it easy for you to find people with similar interest, whether a moms club or a gathering around a particular hobby or sport. Read more...
Understand the personalities of the communities of Santa Clarita. Santa Clarita's communities reflect the personalities of the ideal California
lifestyle--from trendy to rural. Read more...
Sometimes things don't go as planned and you just need to reach out for some help. Follow our link for a list of practical help in SCV. Read more...
San Gabriel Fault Zone runs diagonally across the Santa Clarita Valley and San Cayetano Fault begins roughly near the intersection of Valencia Blvd
and Magic Mountain Parkway, making it prudent for SCV residents to prepare for a major earthquake. Read more...
Wildfires scorch the Los Angeles hillsides each year. Follow our link to learn where to get the latest information on wildfires in Santa Clarita
and Los Angeles County. Read more...
Where, exactly, is The Four Corners & The Grapevine? What is a SigAlert? Why can't I find the Santa Clara River in SCV? We'll tell you!
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Where did the name "Valencia" originate? What does "Santa Clarita" mean? Which came first, the City of Santa Clarita or Valencia? Were there orange
groves in Santa Clarita? Read more...
The dreaded jury summons; can you toss it? (Better not!) What you need to know for both county and U.S. District court summons.
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Where's the nearest dog park or dog-friendly beach? When must a dog be leashed and when/where can he run free? Read more...
Listing of the school districts (K-12), colleges and universities; find the school boundaries, school lunch programs and more. Read more...
Learn about the snakes and spiders that you may find around the valley and which ones pose a health risk if you are bitten. We've included photos
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List of utility companies that serve Santa Clarita including electric, gas, water, phone and waste disposal. Speaking of trash, we'll also share
how to get rid of hazardous waste or haul something to the local landfill. Read more...
Here's your Cheat Sheet to voting in the next election. We'll help you find where to vote and have uncovered for you resources to unmask historical
data to equip you to make the decision that fits your values. Read more...
Ever wonder about the secrets behind the SCV--the places no one "in the know" will buy a house, the personalities and history of the communities,
and just what is "the Grapevine" and other local terms? Read more...
...a crazy driver, codes and ordinances, a neighbor who doesn't mow his yard, a street light that's out, a barking dog or a pot hole that should
be repaired? We'll tell you who to call. Read more...
Coyotes, mountain lions, and yes, bear. What you need to know when sharing the neighborhood with these beautiful animals. (Pictured is a
bobcat.) Read more...
Garage sales, yard sales, tag sales, estate sales--whatever you call them, we share what you need to do if you're holding one, where to find them,
and what to do with your leftovers after the sale.Read more...
In this section of our resident guide, you'll find everything you may need while living in Santa Clarita: temporary and long-term apartments, home builders (and what you need to know before purchasing a home in this wildfire and earthquake prone paradise), the inside secret history that only the locals know (like where they wouldn't build a house no matter what builder places a house on the land!), community support services (for those times your family may need a little extra help), school districts (which are the best for your kids and resale value of your home), advanced education and colleges (we have three colleges in the Santa Clarita Valley), what clubs are available where you can connect with like-minded folks, how to prepare in case a disaster would strike, what you need to know before getting your driver's license here (if you moved from out of state), all about Jury Duty, and the insects, snakes and wildlife that are native to our area. If you own a pet, you'll probably want to know where they can roam free and find the local dog parks, and you'll eventually need to know where to vote!
For a realtor or real estate agent referral, we recommend you contact us so we may provide you with the highest quality agent and most familiar with the area). Rates as one of the best places to live by CNN Money Magazine, not once but on several occasions, it has some of the lowest crime and unemployment rates in Los Angeles County. Why? In large part due to the pro-active City and County government officials.
Use our links on the left to find jobs and career opportunities in Santa Clarita. Located in Valencia, the largest employers in Santa Clarita include Princess Cruises, H.R. Textron, Advanced Bionics, Specialty Laboratories, and Fanfare Media Works. Other major employers include Six Flags Magic Mountain, several school districts, three colleges, the U.S. Post Office, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and the City of Santa Clarita.
The valley's only hospital, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, is a Joint Commission Accredited Hospital and serves the valley's population exceeding 275,000.
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