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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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Friday COVID Roundup: COVID-19 Cases Increasing, Indoor Masking Recommended

Friday, Nov 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed eight new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,249 new cases countywide and 98 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,098, county case totals to 3,515,225 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 85 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022

>The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday no additional deaths and 85 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 10 new deaths and 1,949 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,091, county case totals to 3,513,008 and Santa...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Daily Positivity Rate Continues to Rise

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed nine new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,215 new cases countywide and 82 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,081, county case totals to 3,511,076 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Hosts Webinar to Help Educators and Parents Protect Students from Opioid Crisis

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today convened a panel of experts to speak about strategies to combat the opioid/fentanyl crisis, the fastest-growing cause of death in California. The webinar was open to all educators and parents, and featured subject matter experts from the...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Positivity Rate Increasing

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 10 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,532 new cases countywide and 48 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,072, county case totals to 3,507,936 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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California Confirms First Flu, RSV Death this Winter in Child Under Age Five

Monday, Nov 14, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported Monday the first death of this winter season of a child under the age of 5 due to flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Young children are most vulnerable to severe complications from RSV and the flu, especially if they have...

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Monday COVID Roundup: One SCV Death; 170 New Cases

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday one new death and 170 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 27 additional deaths and 4,565 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,065, county case totals to 3,506,367 and...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Possible Signs of Winter Surge Increase

Thursday, Nov 10, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed eight new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,595 new cases countywide and 118 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,039, county case totals to 3,501,782 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Cases Continue To Rise

Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday no additional deaths and 70 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 10 new deaths and 1,662 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,032, county case totals to 3,500,252 and Santa...

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CDPH Urges Californians to Take Preventative Measures to Stay Healthy this Winter

As we enter winter and the holiday season, the California Department of Public Health urges Californians to protect themselves and their families against many circulating viruses this holiday season, including the flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus. “Our winter virus season is here early,...

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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.