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1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]

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Friday COVID Roundup: 34 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths

Friday, Sep 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday no new deaths and 34 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 13 deaths and 1,641 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 37,773, county case totals to 3,447,249 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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School Leaders Warned of New, ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Trend

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health this week warned school leaders about a new and concerning “rainbow fentanyl” drug that may interest youth. In a letter to superintendents and charter school administrators, CDPH director and State Public Health Officer Tomás J. Aragón warned...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 41 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths

Thursday, Sep 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday no new deaths and 41 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 12 deaths and 1,666 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,519, county case totals to 3,444,630 and Santa Clarita...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Updates Masking Guidelines to Align with State

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 12 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,451 new cases countywide and 33 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,509, county case totals to 3,444,076 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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California Weekly Monkeypox Update For Sept 21

The California Department of Public Health provided a weekly update on the state’s monkeypox outbreak and response. Cases -California has reported 4,753 probable and confirmed MPX cases. -Cases have been reported in 44 local health jurisdictions. -Complete case data is available on the state’s MPX...

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State Public Health Leaders Update COVID-19 Guidance for Use of Face Masks

The California Department of Public Health today released updated guidance for the use of face masks, using the federal community COVID-19 levels to inform statewide masking recommendations. The community levels set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention help individuals and communities...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 14 New Deaths, 1,520 New Cases in L.A. County

Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 14 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,520 new cases countywide and 32 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,497, county case totals to 3,442,653 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: New Fall Booster Vaccine Urged to Prevent Winter Surge

Friday, Sep 16, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 16 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,944 new cases countywide and 55 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,447, county case totals to 3,437,648 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Positivity Rate Remains Under Six Percent

Thursday, Sep 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 19 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,862 new cases countywide and 66 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,432, county case totals to 3,435,551 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Reports 1.7k Cases

Wednesday, Sep 14, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 16 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,777 new cases countywide and 58 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,414, county case totals to 3,433,754 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Today in SCV History (Sept. 25) 1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]	Today in SCV History (Sept. 24) 1855 - Sanford & Cyrus Lyon establish Lyon's Station (for stagecoaches) near today's Sierra Hwy & Newhall Ave [story]	Romantic Comedy ‘Beau Jest’ Opens at Canyon Theatre Guild Director Laurie Morgan is no stranger to the SCV artistic scene, having been active as a singer, actress, and director since the 1970s.	Winners of 2022 Student Academy Awards Announced The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted 14 students as winners of the 49th Student Academy Awards competition.	Sept. 27: City Council Regular Meeting The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27, beginning with a special meeting/closed session at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by open session at 6 p.m.	COC Names Shimoji, Littleberry Athletes of the Week College of the Canyons student-athletes Motoko Shimoji (women's golf) and Joshua Littleberry (football) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's & Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running Sept. 12-17.
Matadors Add Devin Elizondo, Joseph Blue to Track, Cross Country Programs California State University, Northridge head men's and women's track and field and cross country coach Justin Johnson has announced the addition of Devin Elizondo to the Matadors' coaching staff.	COC Business Alliance Honors Lief Labs CEO During Hispanic Heritage Month Valencia-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announce that Lief’s CEO & Founder, Adel Villalobos, was honored by the College of the Canyons Business Alliance among specially selected local Hispanic business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who have inspired others to pursue their dreams in the Santa Clarita Valley.	Oct. 12: Boys & Girls Club SCV Celebrating 30 Years Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley announces the 30-year celebration of the James T. Ventress Clubhouse in Newhall Park on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 8 a.m.	L.A. County Launches Veteran Suicide Review Team On Thursday, Sept. 29, Los Angeles County will officially launch the Veteran Suicide Review Team, a collaborative between the city of Los Angeles, County, federal and private agencies to reduce veteran suicide in L.A. County.	Parents Invited to Virtual Town Hall with State Schools Chief SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond will host a virtual Back-to-School Parent Town Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m.	L.A. County, CDC Report Similar, Critical Inequalities in Maternal Deaths A Centers for Disease Control report published on Monday, Sept. 19 used U.S. data from 2017-2019 to highlight striking inequality in maternal deaths.
Friday COVID Roundup: 34 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday no new deaths and 34 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 13 deaths and 1,641 new cases countywide.	School Leaders Warned of New, ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Trend SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health this week warned school leaders about a new and concerning “rainbow fentanyl” drug that may interest youth.	Defense Department Announces New Diversity, Inclusion Committee Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has appointed General (Ret.) Lester Lyles to serve as the Chair of the Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODAI). Lyles is a seasoned organizational leader and US Air Force veteran, with over two decades of executive-level leadership to corporate and STEM-related national boards.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 23) 1948 - Agua Dulce Women's Club organized [timeline]	Oct. 8: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Hosting Veterans, First Responders Appreciation Day Join in expressing your gratitude for our veterans and first responders at the free Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day, sponsored by the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 and Los Angeles County Chapter, Marines and Corpsmen Association on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Lady Mustangs Volleyball Earn First GSAC Win The Lady Mustangs jumped out to a fast start winning the first two sets before taking care of the Arizona Christian Firestorm 3-1 on the road in Glendale, Ariz., Saturday to get their first conference win of the season.
Oct. 1: Free Home Buyers Seminar at Canyon Country Community Center Join realtor Tiffany Shields for her free home buyers seminar which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., at the Canyon Country Community Center.	City Announces 2022 Hiking Challenge	Oct. 23: Newhall Community Center Hosting Marketplace The Newhall Community Center will host a Marketplace Sunday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., at 22421 Market Street in Newhall.	Oct. 15: Sidewalk Poetry Dedication in Old Town Newhall The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to attend the Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication at The MAIN, located at 24266 Main Street in Old Town Newhall, on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m.	Thursday COVID Roundup: 41 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday no new deaths and 41 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 12 deaths and 1,666 new cases countywide.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 22) 1923 - Newhall Chamber of Commerce organizes community cleanup day [story]