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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 857 New Positive Cases and 12 New Deaths in County

Tuesday, Apr 19, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 12 new deaths with 867 new positive cases and 28 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,884, county case totals to 2,854,567 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals to 72,862 since...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Public Health Modifies Quarantine Restrictions

Monday, Apr 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 21 new deaths over the weekend countywide with 829 new positive cases for Monday countrywide, 1,012 cases for Sunday and 1,510 cases for Saturday and 122 new cases over the weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los...

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Friday COVID Roundup: BA.2 Subvariant Increases in L.A. County

Friday, Apr 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 13 new deaths, 1,355 new positive cases countywide, with 43 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,852, county case totals to 2,850,480 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals to...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Increasing Access to Second Booster at Skilled Nursing Facilities

Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 13 new deaths, 795 new positive cases countywide, with 16 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,819, county case totals to 2,847,097 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals to...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 22 New Cases in SCV, No New Deaths in SCV

Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 12 additional deaths and 708 new positive cases in Los Angeles County with 22 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Note that 122 additional cases have been added to the cumulative total of positive cases in L.A. County due to a backlog...

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Monday COVID Roundup: SCV Adds 68 New Cases Over Weekend

Monday, Apr 4, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday eight additional deaths and 530 cases for Monday, eight additional deaths and 734 cases for Sunday and 12 additional deaths and 1,135 cases for Saturday, with 68 new cases over the weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings...

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Friday COVID Roundup: County Cases Increase, 34 New Cases in SCV

Friday, Apr 1, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 16 additional deaths, 1,167 new positive cases countywide, with 34 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,683, county case totals to 2,834,317 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Update: Second Booster Shots Available March 30 in L.A. County

Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday seven additional deaths and 541 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 16 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,626, county case totals to 2,831,655 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Friday COVID Roundup: 21 Deaths, 889 New Cases in County, 23 Cases in SCV

Friday, Mar 25, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 21 additional deaths and 889 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 23 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,576, county case totals to 2,829,091 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 14 New Cases in SCV, 429 Cases, 17 Deaths in County

Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 17 additional deaths and 429 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 14 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,508, county case totals to 2,826,077 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 20) 1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]	Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.	Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.	Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.	COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.	Kathryn Barger \| Keeping Up With Kathryn There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Dec. 20: No Burn Day Alert Continues for SCV, South Coast Air Basin	CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.	City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.	Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 19) 1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]	Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.	Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.	March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.	Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.	West Ranch Runner Going the Distance West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.	Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’ The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.	Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.	Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.	Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 18) 1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]