We adjourn tonight’s meeting in the memory of a beloved Santa Clarita resident Gary Wurst. Gary touched many lives as he served for decades in the Rotary International and with the Boy Scouts of America. Gary epitomized the Rotary motto, ‘Service Above Self’. He was proud to be a member…
With heavy hearts we adjourn tonight’s meeting in remembrance of Santa Clarita teenager Wyatt Savaikie. Wyatt was just 14 years old and full of life and adventure. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he was killed riding his skateboard one afternoon. Wyatt’s family described him as an athletic, kind…
On behalf of the City Council, City staff and our entire City family, I would like to adjourn tonight’s meeting in honor of former City Attorney Carl K. Newton. Carl made a real impact during his 23 years with the City of Santa Clarita – helping early leaders build the…
We adjourn tonight’s meeting in honor of a dear friend and a man who was part of making Santa Clarita the great place it is today. Jay Rodgers was a philanthropist and a true lover of all things land. Many residents currently live on the land he developed and we…
George Pederson, a former Santa Clarita Mayor, navigated the City through one of its roughest encounters during the Northridge earthquake. Pederson earned a distinct place in Santa Clarita Valley history as the “earthquake mayor” for his leadership during the Northridge quake that struck the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys…
We adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Dana Cop, a longtime community member, who touched the lives of many in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dana grew up in Santa Clarita and even met her high school sweetheart, Peter, at Hart High. Dana served as the director of external affairs for…
It is with a heavy heart that we adjourn tonight’s meeting in honor of Ethel Forinash. A longtime Santa Clarita resident, Ethel was a role model for many and a quiet strength for all who knew her. Ethel lived a long, amazing life. She enjoyed spending time with her children,…
We adjourn tonight’s meeting in honor of a dear friend and a woman who was part of a Santa Clarita legacy. Cindy Newhall-Weyant was a fifth generation descendant of Henry Mayo Newhall and the granddaughter of Scott and Ruth Newhall, who once owned our local Santa Clarita Valley Signal newspaper.…
Tonight, we adjourn in memory of Carol Kieczykowski (Kach-e-cow-ski), beloved wife to our City Librarian Ed Kiecykowski (Kach-e-cow-ski). Carol passed away on February 28, 2015 following a 20-year battle with cancer surrounded by her entire extended family. After meeting while she worked in a library, Carol and Ed enjoyed over…
We have lost a good friend and a cornerstone of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival . “Professor” David E. Bourne was more than a legendary piano player. He was a guitarist, singer, author, historian, actor, teacher and horseman. I was fortunate to get to know Dave through his many appearances at…
