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14210 Everglades, Canyon Country $659,000
This Stonecrest home will sell itself. Absolutely
beautiful turnkey, open floor plan home, vaulted
ceilings, 4+3; 3255 sq. ft. home,large approx.,
12x25 bonus room, that could be an additional
bedroom. Bedroom and full bath downstairs,
large kitchen boosts an island, 5-burner cooktop, granite counter tops, open
space views, a pantry and is open to the family room w/ brick fireplace. Formal
LR w/ fireplace and formal dining room. Extra wide doors down stairs
and ceiling fans throughout, upstairs master showcases a custom built balcony,
views of the national forest. Tastefully decorated, serene covered patio
w/ above ground spa, upgraded landscape w/ drought tolerant shrubs,
plants and walkways, 3-car garage w/ built in cabinets and work area. Close
to freeway, schools, shopping and entertainment.
Contact Bob Kellar for information 661-510-0987
24743 Walnut St., Newhall $550,000
Charming one-story custom home. New carpet
and paint throughout with quality upgrades and
remodeled kitchen. Awesome large lot w/ample
shade trees and possibilities. Lovely floor plan
and curb appeal. Walking distance to jr. and sr.
high schools, parks and more! Easy freeway access to both the I-5 and 14
freeways. Don't miss this this fabulous opportunity to get into a single family
residence at an amazing price. Standard sale!
Contact Bobbe Higby for information 661 -212-3771
26373 Oak Plain Dr., Newhall $369,000
A gate-guarded age-restricted community (55 or
older) featuring swimming, golf courses, hobby
rooms, and many other features. Upgraded kitchen
w/ tile floor, slick white cabinets for easy maintenance,
granite countertops (hard surface made from ground granite and a
binder), ceiling fan, and recessed lighting, dual pane windows, dual pane sliders
(3) attic insulation is one year old, copper re-pipe. Crown molding has been
added to rooms, the ceiling is scraped and re-textured, all corners have been
rounded. For ease of maintenance, floors in the kitchen, dining area, entry, hall
secondary bedroom and both baths are ceramic tile. The master bath has been
remodeled with a quartz countertop, large tile shower with glass enclosure. The
hall bath is a tiled tub/shower combination with tile floor and pedestal sink,two
patios and a fenced area which encloses the two garden areas around the patio.
Contact Jim Frank for information 661 -713-5761
16670 Soledad
Canyon Road
Canyon Country, 91387
661-299-5570
CalBRE #01290507
26364 Sierra Highway
Suite C
Newhall, 91321
661-252-3942
19319 Avenue of The
Oaks, Suite C
Friendly Valley, 91321
661-252.9000
Call Kellar-Davis at any of
the numbers above
Or visit: www.kellardavis.com
June 2016
Table of Contents
Election Day June 7th Cover
Newhall auditorium opens 6
Castaic High School project continues moving ahead 5
State Of The County meeting held in Santa Clarita 6
Cameron Smyth announces bid for Santa Clarita City Council 6
Valencia Marketplace sold for $72.2 million 6
Officials eye $219 million budget for 2016-17 8
City sets restrictions on Old Town Newhall business 8
Helipad location, other changes approved for Henry Mayo Hospital 8
Camp Clarita offers variety of activities for SCV youth 8
City adopts arts master plan 10
Summer with the Santa Clarita libraries 11
Mr. SCV: The SCV’s Forgotten Canyon Country 12
3,000-sq ft Community Center proposal moves to City Council 12
Ray The Realtor: Why We Love the Santa Clarita Valley! 13
Whyte’s World: Choices, Choices, Choices: Men, Women, or…? 13
LA County Board of Supervisors, District 5 Candidates:
Kathryn Barger, Bob Huff, Mitch Englander, Ara Najarian 14-15
California State Assembly, District 38 Candidates:
Dante Acosta, Jarrod Degonia, Tyler Izen, Christy Smith 16-17
California State Senate, District 21 Candidates:
Star Moffatt, Scott Wilk 18
People Profile: Dr. Dianne Van Hook 20
Reader Education: Teacher Tribute honors more than 50 SCV educators 21
COC student success rates among best in state 21
Drug Free Youth program credited with reducing drugs 21
U.S. House of Representatives, District 25 Candidates:
Bryan Caforio, Steve Knight, Jeff Moffatt, Lou Vince 22-23
Reader Opinion: Our View: Reader Endorsements for June 2016 24
Dave Bossert: The Importance of the June Primary to our Valley 24
Cameron Smyth, A few suggestions as you head into the voting booth 25
Assemblyman Scott Wilk, California needs 21st Century Cyber Protection 25
Restaurant Review: Lazy Dog Cafe: Sit, Stay, Play 26
Farm-To-Table in the Santa Clarita Valley 28
Celebrate Memorial Day in the SCV 30
Michele Buttelman: Out & About in the SCV 34
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