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Tuesday COVID Roundup: One Additional Death Increases SCV Total to 540

Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 56 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,946 new cases countywide and 70 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley since Saturday. Monday’s COVID report from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health was delayed and included in...

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Friday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Remains in Low Community Level

Friday, Jan 27, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 19 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,123 new cases countywide and 29 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,230, county case totals to 3,673,339 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 20 New COVID Deaths, 919 New Cases in County

Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 20 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 919 new cases countywide and 118 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,167, county case totals to 3,669,720 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Los Angeles County Enters Low Community Level

Friday, Jan 20, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 25 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,184 new cases countywide and 37 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,104, county case totals to 3,665,365 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 63 Deaths, 3,217 New Cases Since Saturday

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 63 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,217 new cases countywide and 88 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley since Saturday. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,031, county case totals to 3,662,445 and Santa Clarita...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Cases, Hospitalizations Decline, Deaths Increase

Friday, Jan 13, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 25 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,534 new cases countywide and 34 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The county is currently reporting an average of 23 deaths per day, an increase of 15% from the average of 20 deaths reported per...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Cases Decline in County, SCV

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 21 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,383 new cases countywide and 32 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,888, county case totals to 3,653,463 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: 26 New Deaths, 2,138 New Cases

Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 26 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,138 new cases countywide and 70 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,756, county case totals to 3,640,865 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Test, Mask, Stay Home When Sick

Friday, Dec 30, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 28 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,410 new cases countywide and 116 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,671, county case totals to 3,631,736 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Records 6,994 Cases, 39 Deaths Since Saturday

Tuesday, Dec 27, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 39 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 6,994 new cases countywide and 219 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over long holiday weekend. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,599, county case totals to 3,622,250 and Santa...

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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]	Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.	LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations.	Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.	State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety	CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.	DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision	Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026 Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.	CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000) The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 17) 1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]