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, Jerrid McKenna, to talk about his career as a professional mountain bike rider and his support for the City’s upcoming and highly anticipated Haskell Canyon Bike Park. This state-of-the-art project, currently under construction, will provide a premier destination for local riders of all ages and skill levels to practice and enjoy the thrill of mountain biking close to home. In this episode, Rathkamp also shares what it’s like to live life on two wheels as a professional athlete and why projects like the Haskell Canyon Bike Park are vital for the mountain biking community. Additionally, McKenna gives a closer look at what the new bike park will have in store for these eager riders.Santa Clarita Voices features interviews with a new guest or multiple guests each episode and covers a wide range of topics, from City insights, current projects and more. With a new episode released each month, listeners and viewers can expect a fresh and intuitive perspective on what makes Santa Clarita an extraordinary place to live, work and play.For more information, please visit SantaClarita.gov.
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Xanthe Pajarillo: The McRib Girl
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 internet, sparking conversation virally, throughout Santa Clarita and beyond.Ten years later, City Manager Ken Striplin sits down virtually with Xanthe to catch up on what life has been like since that unforgettable moment. In this episode of Santa Clarita Voices, Ken and Xanthe revisit her famous time in the Santa Clarita City Council Chambers and reflect on the reaction she received from her Council debut. Podcast subscribers will also hear about Xanthe’s creative pursuits, life updates and whether the McRib still plays a role in her holiday traditions.For more information, please visit SantaClarita.gov.
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From the Tesoro Helispot: Getting Wildfire Ready with Assistant Fire Chief Pat Sprengel
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 with incredible footage of their helicopter performing live water drops and the process they undergo to refill its tank using a specialized snorkel system.Host Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin and Assistant Fire Chief Pat Sprengel share an in-depth conversation about crucial wildfire preparedness information for residents, along with insights into how County of Los Angeles Fire Department crews prepare, deploy and protect neighborhoods across the City. Santa Clarita is no stranger to the dangers of wildfires, and with summer and wildfire season fast approaching, this information is more valuable than ever.For more information, please visit SantaClarita.gov.
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Behind the Scenes of Santa Clarita's Recreation and Community Services
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. From ways the City continues to be committed to preventing drug use across the community, classes for a wide range of interests, to an inside look at what is coming to The Rink Sports Pavilion, this episode of Santa Clarita Voices offers something for everyone.For more information, please visit SantaClarita.gov.
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Career Paths with the City of Santa Clarita
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 and stories about what Ken and Kristi have experienced during the hiring process, this episode of Santa Clarita Voices covers valuable topics for those interested in a new career, as well as what goes into finding the ideal candidate to essentially become the face of Santa Clarita.For more information, please visit SantaClarita.gov.
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