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Valencia Community

Location

Located 35 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita consists of about 46 square miles of rugged natural settings to amazing mountain ranges.  The city provides easy accessibility to Southern California's major attractions.

Valencia Culture

Climate

Enjoy the mild SoCal climate!  With an average of 75 degrees, you can work or play outside anytime of the year.  This area has dry summers and semi-moist winters.  You'll only receive about 15-18 inches of rain, and that only happens in the winter/spring months between November to March.

Education

When choosing a new home you have to look at the community as well.  Where will your child learn the tools that he/she will use throughout life?  These are big decisions to a parent, or even yourself if you plan to continue a higher education.  Education should be a top priority and Santa Clarita is able to provide the quality that you should be looking for. 

Santa Clarita has educational opportunities for any interest.  You will find licensed day care centers, preschools, elementary, private institutions, and fantastic collegs. 

Take a look below to find some of the many great schools in the Santa Clarita area:

Valencia News

1. Gorge-Us: Nayland Blake retrospective will include the artist being force fed by the audience - New York Press

   This week, I ask the burning question: "Can anybody really explain Nayland Blake's art?" Admittedly, conceptual artists are often of an elusive nature.

   
   
2. Flat-screen TVs to face energy-efficiency rules in California - Freerepublic.com

   Reporting from Sacramento -- That 52-inch, flat-screen television on the family room wall may have a terrific picture, but there's a big drawback: It's an energy hog.

   
   
3. Nicole Richie and Joel Madden kicked off the new year by helping others - OhNoTheyDidnt

   Nicole Richie and Joel Madden kicked off the new year by helping others! The dogooding couple hosted a party for the kids from Beyond Shelter held at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA yesterday.

   
   
4. Healthcare Must Remain Top Priority, Even in Tough Economic Times - PR Newswire

   Henry Mayo Hospital Urges People to Continue With Preventative Care and Follow Recommendations from Doctors for Screenings and Annual Physicals VALENCIA, Calif.

   
   
5. Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Six Flags - Ja Kel Daily Dot Com

   "Nicole simply told Joel that she wants another baby - right away," a friend told Star.

   
   
6. Warped Tour Announces 2009 Lineup [News] - Ultimate-guitar.com

   The lineup for the 2009 incarnation of the Warped Tour was recently announced via the tour's website.