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1849 - Jayhawkers encounter Bennett-Arcan party in southern Utah; latter makes wrong decision, heads through Death Valley toward SCV [story]

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Thursday COVID Roundup: SCV Deaths Rise to 521; 100 New SCV Cases

Thursday, Dec 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday two additional deaths and 100 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 22 additional deaths and 3,192 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,390, county case totals to 3,595,218 cases and...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Santa Clarita Adds 115 New Cases

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 16new deaths throughout L.A. County, 4,211 new cases countywide and 115 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,368 , county case totals to 3,592,066 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 18 New Deaths in L.A. County, No Deaths in SCV

Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 18 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,934 new cases countywide and 68 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,352, county case totals to 3,587,829 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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CDPH: Free COVID-19 Treatments Are Widely Available, But Underutilized

As California faces rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to multiple winter respiratory viruses, the California Department of Public Health and the state’s top public health doctor reminds providers and patients that seeking and receiving COVID-19 treatment should be the new normal for anyone...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 301 New SCV Cases; One New Death Brings Total to 519

Monday, Dec 12, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday one additional death and 301 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 39 additional deaths and 7,845 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,334, county case totals to 3,585,468...

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Friday COVID Roundup: L.A. County in High Community Level for COVID-19

Friday, Dec 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 17 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,756 new cases countywide and 89 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,296, county case totals to 3,577,685 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Flu Testing Now Available at State’s COVID-19 Test Sites

Given a rise in respiratory illnesses and the increase from medium to high levels of flu across the state, the California Department of Public Health is expanding its no-cost testing program for COVID-19 to include flu testing at the state’s COVID-19 testing sites. “Respiratory infections are spreading...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Countywide Cases Continue to Surge

Thursday, Dec 8, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday no additional deaths and 75 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 17 additional deaths and 3,450 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,279, county case totals to 3,573,950 and Santa...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Daily Cases Top 5k

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday no additional deaths and 124 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 12 additional deaths and 5,051 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,263, county case totals to 3,570,525...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 81 New SCV Cases

Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday no additional deaths and 81 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 10 additional deaths and 3,125 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,251, county case totals to 3,565,418...

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Today in SCV History (Oct. 7) 1849 - Jayhawkers encounter Bennett-Arcan party in southern Utah; latter makes wrong decision, heads through Death Valley toward SCV [story]	Today in SCV History (Oct. 6) 2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]	Today in SCV History (Oct. 5) 1970 - College of the Canyons' first on-campus classes held in portable buildings located just south of future Cougar Stadium [story]	Oct. 8: SUSD Holds Public Hearing on Teachers’ Union Proposal The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m.	Excessive Heat Warning Predicts Triple Digit Temps for SCV The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures in the triple digits have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7.	‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ at The Main Eclipse Theatre LA presents Ray Bradbury’s "Something Wicked This Way Comes," an adaptation of the classic novel by the legendary science fiction and horror author, on select dates in October in Old Town Newhall.
Barger Honors Posh Sweets During Women’s Small Business Month October is National Women's Small Business Month and to celebrate Los Angeles County Fifth District Superviser Kathryn Barger honored three Fifth District small business owners at the Board of Supervisors meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 1.	Nov. 1: COC 2024 Fall Star Party at Canyon Country Campus Dr. Jason Wright, an astronomy and astrophysics professor at Penn State, will present “Intelligent Ways to Search for Extraterrestrials” at the College of the Canyons Fall 2024 Star Party on Friday, Nov. 1.	Oct. 25-27: Rocky Horror Picture Show Weekend Showing at the Centre The city of Santa Clarita will present the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show weekend showings from Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Saugus, CA 91350.	Oct. 8: Council to Hold Public Hearing on Tesoro Del Valle Project Changes The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, in open session beginning at 6 p.m.	Barger Honors Retired CEO of Homes 4 Families Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored Donna Deutchman, the retired Chief Executive Officer of Homes 4 Families, a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to helping veterans and their families attain affordable housing	Oct. 12: Hart High Dance Team Hosts Youth Clinic The award-winning Hart High School dance team is hosting a youth clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-4:30 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The event is open to boys and girls ages 4-18 and no previous dance experience is required.
L.A. County Issues Vote by Mail Ballots The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has announced voters can expect to start receiving their ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election in the mail within the next few days.	Canyon Country Woman Charged in Federal Indictment The United States Department of Justice has announced federal and local law enforcement have arrested 42 members and associates of the SFV Peckerwoods, a San Fernando Valley-based white supremacist street gang, on a 76-count federal grand jury indictment.	Oct. 13: Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra ‘Young Stars, Old Masters’ The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra presents "Young Stars and Old Masters," Sunday, Oct. 13 2-4 p.m. at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 19300 Nadal St., Santa Clarita, 91351.	Today in SCV History (Oct. 4) 1900 - Pico oil driller Alex Mentry (as in Mentryville) succumbs to typhoid fever at California Hospital in Los Angeles [story]	Nov. 7: Salute to Patriots Nominations Now Open The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 14th annual Salute to Patriots event, as the business community comes together to salute veterans for leadership in the business community and their dedicated service to America.	Oct. 7: Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive The family of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in partnership with the American Red Cross presents the Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 7.
City Waives Adoption Fees for Pet Adoption Week The city of Santa Clarita announces the return of the second annual Pet Adoption Week, Monday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 12.	Sable Movie Ranch Listed for $35M The Sable Movie Ranch, located near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads has been listed for sale at $35 million.	Jason Gibbs \| Explore Events at Santa Clarita Community Centers As fall approaches, the city of Santa Clarita is gearing up for its most anticipated season of the year.	Oct. 9: Q2 Solutions Grand Opening, Site Tour On behalf of Q2 Solutions, IQVIA Laboratories invites members of the Santa Clarita Valley business community to the Grand Opening ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9-10:30 a.m.	Robert Fitzpatrick, CalArts’ Second President Dies at 84 California Institute of the Arts has announced the death of Robert J. Fitzpatrick, 84, (1940-2024), CalArt’s second president, who died on Sept. 30.	SCV Water Wins Fifth Consecutive U.S. EPA WaterSense Excellence Award For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award.