Santa Clarita Voices

In this episode of Santa Clarita Voices , the City’s official podcast, Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin sits down with Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Captain Brandon Barclay for a wide-ranging conversation on public safety, leadership and community connection. The episode explores growing concerns surrounding unsafe e-bike and e-motorcycle usage, the dangers of red-light runners and...

This on-location episode takes viewers through the Barnyard alongside the City’s first-ever Animal Care Specialist, Rachael Komulainen. Filmed throughout multiple animal areas, this episode offers a dynamic, visual look at the care, history and personalities of the animals that have made Hart Park a beloved destination for generations of families. Unlike traditional episodes, this episode of Santa...

This episode takes listeners and viewers on a ride into the world of professional mountain bike riding with guest Spencer Rathkamp, a pro rider from Santa Clarita, known for his incredible skills, dedication to the sport and passion for inspiring the next generation of riders. Rathkamp joins host Santa Clarita City Manager, Ken Striplin, along with the City’s Director of Neighborhood Services, Jer...

In November 2015, Xanthe made City and internet history when she passionately addressed the Santa Clarita City Council, urging the return of the McRib to local McDonald’s restaurants. Her heartfelt plea, which touched on Thanksgiving family traditions revolving around the infamous barbeque sandwich, alluding to it being similar to a “Christmas without snow,” instantly went viral across the interne...

Filmed on location at the Tesoro helispot, County of Los Angeles Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief, Pat Sprengel, joins Santa Clarita Voices to discuss the effective strategies and advanced tactics used to protect the open space and neighborhoods across the City of Santa Clarita. This episode highlights County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s cutting-edge wildfire response systems and is packed...

Host Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin, City of Santa Clarita Director of Recreation and Community Services, Janine Prado and Recreation and Community Services Manager Lance O’Keefe share an in-depth conversation about what the City offers in terms of recreation and community services, including youth and adult sports, drug prevention programs, opportunities for youth employment and more. Fr...

Host Santa Clarita City Manager, Ken Striplin, and Director of Human Resources and Library Services, Kristi Hobrecker, share an in-depth conversation about what goes into hiring and training the incredible City staff members who work every day to maintain Santa Clarita’s high quality of life for its residents. From tips on how to prepare when applying for a career with the City of Santa Clarita an...

In this episode of Santa Clarita Voices, host City Manager Ken Striplin and Director of Neighborhood Services, Jerrid McKenna, share an in-depth conversation about what makes Santa Clarita’s parks system so special, from the unique play structures and desirable amenities, to the special touch that the Parks Maintenance team provides to the grass and fields at the 38 parks in the City. They also ta...

This episode features Bridge to Home Executive Director Chris Najarro and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain Justin Diez. Host Ken Striplin, Chris Najarro and Captain Diez share engaging conversations that revolve around the current state of homelessness in Santa Clarita, including the role they play in addressing homelessness in Santa Clarita. Additionally, Captain Diez shares firsth...

In the very first episode of Santa Clarita Voices, Host Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin interviews Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth and share an engaging, wide range of topics, including Smyth's experiences in the State Assembly and Santa Clarita City Council, the most outrageous moments during a City Council meeting, to what the future may hold for Mayor Smyth. For more information,...

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🗣️ How can parents start the conversation about peer pressure? In this episode of the Parenting for Prevention, Dr. Malikah Nu’Man, a special education administrator in the Santa Clarita Valley public school system, shares key strategies for parents to address peer pressure and drug prevention. 🎙️ Tune in as she discusses: 👉 When peer pressure begins to impact kids 👉 Signs your child may be faci...