Santa Clarita Community Information

Located 35 miles north of Los Angeles, the hidden gem of Santa Clarita, California 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 named the sixth safest city in the United States by the FBI  with at least 100,000 inhabitants, making it an ideal place to live.

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 council members’ 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.

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.

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:

• Saugus Union School District
• Sulphur Springs Union Elementary School District
• William S. Hart Union High School District

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.

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