Marcia Mayeda, Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 2025

CONTACT: Christopher Valles, accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov

“A Night with the Stars”:
Santa Clarita’s Celebrities and Community Leaders Unite for a Night of Giving to Support Animals

“A Night with the Stars” will be held on November 1, 2025, to benefit animals cared for by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s (DACC) Castaic Animal Care Center. This fundraising event is a chance to mingle with local celebrities, community leaders, and changemakers- all while supporting a cause that matters.

Guests can enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment by Rocky Folk as they network, take photographs, and create lasting memories under the spotlight. Auction items and raffle prize drawings will add to the fun and provide additional donations for the animals. All proceeds from these activities and ticket sales will go directly to enhance the care of the animals.

“This event not only raises vital funds for our all the animals in our care but also brings our community together to celebrate the importance of animal welfare,” said Marcia Mayeda, DACC director.” We are grateful for the support of our local leaders and celebrities who are committed to making a difference.”

Presenting Sponsors for “A Night with the Stars” are Richard and Kiza Hilton, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation. Television and Film Actor J. Eddie Peck serve as the host and emcee.

This exclusive event promises laughter, inspiration, and the kind of connections that light up our city.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Where: 26415 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Special guests include:

Entertainment & Arts

• J. Eddie Peck – Television and Film Actor (The Young and the Restless)
• Erica Roth – Professional Voice Actress, Hollywood

Military & Public Service

• Colonel Clarence “Chip” Atterbury, USAF (Ret.) – Military Commander

Elected Officials

• Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares – California State Senate
• Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo – California State Assembly
• Councilmember Jason Gibbs – City of Santa Clarita
• Councilmember Patsy Ayala – City of Santa Clarita

Local Government & Administration

• Senior Field Deputy Stephanie English – Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn D. Barger
• Deputy District Attorney Tom Hilton – Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
• Marcia Mayeda – Director, Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control
• Paul Maradiaga – Animal Care Manager, Los Angeles County Castaic Animal Care Center

Education & Community Leadership

• Bruce Fortine – Community Leader and Former Trustee, College of the Canyons
• Linda Storli-Koontz – Former Board President, William S. Hart Union High School District
• Gloria Mercado-Fortine – Former Board Member, William S. Hart Union High School District
• Jim Ventress – Former Chief Professional Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley
• Selina Thomas – Board Chair, Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita

Tickets for the event are $75/person or $100 for two people. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by scanning the QR code and noting “Castaic” on the donation. Donations may also be made at www.lacountyanimals.org.

About the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC)

DACC is one of the largest animal care and control agencies in the nation, operating seven animal care centers and providing services to more than three million residents and their pets. DACC operates under the nationally recognized Socially Conscious Sheltering model to ensure the best possible outcomes for animals and the community. As a community resource center for pets and owners, DACC protects people and animals from harm, provides care for lost and unwanted animals, reunites lost pets with their families, and strives every day to move closer to its goal of finding a loving home for every adoptable pet that comes through its doors. To learn more about DACC, the resources DACC provides, and view its animals, visit https://animalcare.lacounty.gov or follow us on Facebook, Instagram , and X (formerly Twitter). To support DACC’s efforts, please donate to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation at https://lacountyanimals.org/. To learn more about Socially Conscious Sheltering, visit https://scsheltering.org/.

About the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation

The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation supports the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control through fundraising which supports spay and neuter programs, pet adoptions, public education, disaster response, and animal welfare. Many of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts have enabled the department to enhance the care given to animals in the County animal care centers. To learn more, visit lacountyanimals.org.