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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Daily Positivity Rate Hovers Just Above 5 Percent

Tuesday, Mar 7, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 10 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 900 new cases countywide and 23 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,781, county case totals to 3,710,799 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Friday COVID Roundup: County Records 14 Deaths, 1,343 New Cases

Friday, Mar 3, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 14 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,343 new cases countywide and 36 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,734, county case totals to 3,708,022 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 17 New SCV Cases Reported

Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 15 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 921 new cases countywide and 17 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,690, county case totals to 3,704,598 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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

Friday, Feb 24, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 12 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,418 new cases countywide and 42 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,642, county case totals to 3,700,188 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: One Additional Death in SCV Over Long Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 60 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,763 new cases countywide and 80 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley since Saturday. L.A. County did not issue a COVID report on Feb. 20 because of the President’s Day holiday. This new...

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Friday COVID Roundup: 17 New Deaths, 1,096 New Cases in County

Friday, Feb 17, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 17 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,096 new cases countywide and 26 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,545, county case totals to 3,694,317 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 20 New Deaths, 1,191 New Cases in County

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 20 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,191 new cases countywide and 34 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,490, county case totals to 3,690,901 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Friday COVID Roundup: SCV Nears 98,000 Total COVID Cases

Friday, Feb 10, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 22 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,482 new cases countywide and 65 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,425, county case totals to 3,679,170 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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

Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 14 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,103 new cases countywide and 27 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,281, county case totals to 3,683,859 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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

Friday, Feb 3, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 19 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,417 new cases countywide and 25 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,325, county case totals to 3,679,170 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.	Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.	SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.	Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.	Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.	Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 22) 1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]	Dec. 22-24: Overnight Lane Reductions, I-405, Sepulveda Pass	Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23 The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26	Today in SCV History (Dec. 21) 1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]	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.