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AQMD Extends Air Quality Alert for SCV, More Heat Expected

Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for the Santa Clarita Valley from Friday, July 21 in the morning until Saturday evening July 22. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 possible for interior valleys, mountains and deserts and up to 105 possible for coastal...

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SCV Air Unhealthy Tuesday for Sensitive Groups, Individuals

Monday, Aug 24, 2020

Air quality in the Santa Clarita Valley will be unhealthy for sensitive groups and individuals on Tuesday, Aug. 25, according to the latest forecast from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the...

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Smoke from Lake, Ranch Fires Prompts Unhealthy Air Quality Warning

Friday, Aug 14, 2020

Smoke from the Lake Fire and Ranch Fire burning in the region has caused unhealthy air quality in the Santa Clarita Valley, according to a Friday alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The declaration also includes the following areas: * San Gabriel Mountains * West San Gabriel...

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Tuesday SCV Air Quality Unhealthy for Sensitive People

Monday, Jul 20, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has extended Monday’s air quality advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley through Tuesday, warning of unhealthy air for sensitive people. The air quality will also be unhealthy in the following areas, according to the latest South Coast Air Quality...

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Tuesday SCV Air Quality: Unhealthy for Sensitive People

Monday, Jul 6, 2020

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups and individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday, July 7, according to the latest South Coast Air Quality Management District forecast. Tuesday’s alert also covers: * West & East San Fernando Valley * East San Gabriel Valley * San...

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Tuesday Air Quality in SCV: Unhealthy for Sensitive People

Monday, Jun 22, 2020

Tuesday air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley, according to a South Coast Air Quality Management District forecast. Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH advises people living or working in the area with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory...

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SCV Air Quality: Unhealthy for Sensitive Residents Thursday

Wednesday, Jun 10, 2020

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday, June 11, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District forecast. Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in these areas with heart disease,...

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SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Tuesday for Sensitive People, Pets

Monday, Jun 1, 2020

Air quality in the Santa Clarita Valley and San Gabriel Mountains will be unhealthy Tuesday for sensitive individuals, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in these areas with heart disease,...

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Saturday SCV Air Quality Unhealthy for Sensitive People

Friday, Aug 30, 2019

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, according to the latest South Coast Air Quality Management District forecast. The alert also applies to the East San Fernando Valley, East San Gabriel Valley, West San Gabriel Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains. Los...

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SCV Saturday Air Quality Unhealthy for Sensitive People

Friday, Aug 2, 2019

Saturday air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley, according to the latest South Coast Air Quality Management District forecast. Air quality will also be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Antelope Valley, East San Fernando Valley, West San Fernando...

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Update: Hughes Fire Consumes More than 10,000 Acres, 14% Contained The Los Angeles County Joint Coordination Information Center has released the following information as of 1 p.m. on the Hughes Fire. A total of 10,176 acres has been consumed.	Feb. 1: Valencia High School Free Heart Screening Valencia High School and Saving Hearts Foundation will host a free cardiologist consultations 9 a.m.- 3p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at 27801 N Dickason Drive, Valencia, CA 91355.	Today in SCV History (Jan. 23) 1882 - Author Helen Hunt Jackson visits Rancho Camulos; inspiration for "Ramona" novel [story]	Feb. 13: Small Business Council, Mastering Strategies on a Shoestring Budget The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council will present Mastering Strategies on a Shoestring Budget on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 4-6 p.m.	Hughes Fire Consumes More than 9,000 Acres, Red Flag Warning Extended Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone reported in a press briefing held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 that the Hughes Fire has consumed more than 9,400 acres.	Fire Forces School Closures for Thursday, Jan. 23 School districts in the Santa Clarita Valley have announced a list of schools that will be closed Thursday, Jan. 23 due to the Hughes Fire.
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation To Save and Improve The Lives of Pets The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $50,000 disaster relief grant from Petco Love, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their families.	Castaic Union School District Issues Message of District Closure for Jan. 23 We would like to start by thanking all of our staff, especially our transportation department, and first responders for their support and swift action during the rapidly evolving situation related to the Hughes Fire.	South Coast AQMD Issues Wildfire Smoke Advisory The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a wildfire smoke advisory for Santa Clarita and the surrounding areas.	Feb. 19: SCV Chamber Mixer at FastSigns Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for the February Business After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at FastSigns, 5:30-7:30 p.m.	County Animal Care and Control Mobilizes For Evacuations Due to the Hughes Fire DACC is actively responding to the ongoing “Hughes Fire,” which has burned more than 5,000 acres in the region.	Feb. 18-20: 2025 L.A. Homeless Count Rescheduled, Volunteers Sought The 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Count, an annual event to count unhoused people in Los Angeles County has been rescheduled to Feb. 18-20.
WiSH Seeks Sponsors for ‘Over the Edge’ Fundraiser	SUSD Ask Parents to Pick Up Students From Copper Hill Area Schools In an abundance of caution, the Saugus Union School District has asked families of students at Tesoro del Valle Elementary and West Creek Academy to pick up their students from school immediately.	County Launches One-Stop Funding, Relief Portal L.A. County has launched a one-stop portal to connect the public with trusted organizations that are providing crucial relief and support in our communities.	CSUN Prof Jeremy Yoder Honored for His Work Promoting Inclusion in STEM California State University, Northridge professor Jeremy Yoder has been honored by his peers in three national scholarly societies on evolutionary biology for his work advancing equity and justice in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.	Update: Hughes Evacuation Orders Expanded to Copper Hill Area An emergency Evacuation order has been issued for areas around Castaic Lake due to the break of of the Hughes fire.	Today in SCV History (Jan. 22) 1839 - Gov. Juan B. Alvarado gives most of SCV to Mexican Army Lt. Antonio del Valle. [story]
Officials Form Task Force to Combat Crimes Related to Los Angeles-Area Wildfires The leaders of federal and local law enforcement agencies have joined together to create the Joint Regional Fire Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute fire-related crimes as Los Angeles County recovers from devastating wildfires.	Spectrum Presents $2,500 Grant to Finally Family Homes Spectrum has announced a donation of $2,500 to Finally Family Homes through the company’s employee-driven grants program that recognizes the value of community service, Spectrum Employee Community Grants.	Santa Clarita Hosts MLK Day Unity Walk The city of Santa Clarita hosted the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Unity Walk on Monday, Jan. 20 at 8 a.m. in Central Park in Saugus. The event attracted a crowd of several hundred from throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to listen to speeches and entertainment before walking through Central Park.	Feb. 5: D Line Extension Project Lunch ‘n Learn Webinar Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around by expanding the Metro rail system to the Westside with the D (Purple) Line Subway Extension Project. This critical, highly anticipated new addition to Metro’s network will add seven new stations and a reliable, high-speed connection between downtown Los Angeles and the Westside.	COC Celebrates Successful First Year of Veterans Upward Bound Grant College of the Canyons has successfully completed the first year of its five-year Veterans Upward Bound grant program. This transformative initiative aims to provide comprehensive support services to eligible student veterans in the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley and parts of the San Fernando Valley.	TMU Swim Teams Take to the Pool at Fresno Pacific The Master's University men's and women's swim teams met in the pool against Fresno Pacific University at Sunnyside Aquatic Center in Fresno Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18.