City of Santa Clarita Information

Located just north of Los Angeles and minutes from Burbank Airport, Santa Clarita is a 64-square mile City encompassing the communities of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia. Santa Clarita is the third largest city in Los Angeles County with more than 225,000 residents and in 2014, was recognized as the “third safest City in America” by Parenting magazine. Santa Clarita has been rated by CNN/Money Magazine as the “best place to live in California” and one of the top 25 places to live in the United States. Since incorporation in 1987, Santa Clarita has established itself as a healthy, thriving place to live, work and enjoy the best of the Golden State. The City is regularly recognized for its outstanding programs, services and events including the Thursdays @ Newhall series, Amgen Tour of California, Red Bull Wings for Life World Run, Santa Clarita Marathon and nationally-renowned Cowboy Festival. The City of Santa Clarita’s Old Town Newhall is a flourishing entertainment hub for visitors to enjoy live music, cultural events, restaurants and shopping. Santa Clarita includes a workforce of nearly 400 full time employees across five departments, including: City Manager’s Office; Administrative Services; Recreation & Community Services; Neighborhood Services; Community Development; and Public Works. Santa Clarita manages three public libraries, a valley-wide transit system and contracts for public safety services through the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire departments.