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Monday COVID Roundup: County Sees 7,000 New Cases Over Weekend

Monday, May 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed five additional deaths and 3,238 new cases Saturday, 2,146 new cases Sunday and 1,695 new positive cases Monday, with 245 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Cases Continue to Rise in County and SCV

Friday, May 6, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed six new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,270 new cases countywide, with 114 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,991, county case totals to 2,888,408 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 100 New SCV Cases; SCV Deaths Remain at 470

Thursday, May 5, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday four additional deaths and 3,003 new cases countywide, with 100 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,986, county case totals to 2,885,175 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Working With Education Partners to Support Safety Measures

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 5 additional deaths and 2,484 new cases, with 75 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 5 new deaths reported today, two were between the ages of 65-79 and three were aged 80 years or older. Of the 5 newly reported deaths, 4 had underlying...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 1,888 New Cases and Seven New Deaths in County

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday seven new deaths and 1,888 new positive cases in Los Angeles County and 55 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,977, county case totals to 2,879,817 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Common Sense Approach Needed to Keep Workers Safe

Monday, May 2, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 13 additional deaths and 2,728 new cases Saturday, 1,824 new cases Sunday and 1,368 new positive cases Monday, with 160 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend....

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Friday COVID Roundup: County Trending Higher, 2,550 New Positive Cases

Friday, Apr 29, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed four new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,550 new cases countywide, with 98 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,959, county case totals to 2,872,203 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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May 17: Acton-Agua Dulce Unified Enhanced Clinic

Thursday, Apr 28, 2022

Click on photo to enlarge flyer. Join the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Tuesday, May 17, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., for their enhanced clinic. The clinic will be offering vaccinations, preventive screening, and social safety net screening. For assistance, call (833) 422-4255. The enhanced...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: No Additional Local Deaths; 76 New SCV Cases

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed eight new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,335 new cases countywide, with 76 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,959, county case totals to 2,869,785 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Students Testing Positive Increases

Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 10 new deaths, 1686 new positive cases countywide, with 47 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings L.A. County death totals to 31,951, county case totals to 2,867,415 and SCV case totals to 73,642, with 468 total...

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Updated Free COVID-19, Flu Vaccines Available in L.A. County Los Angeles County residents have access to updated free COVID-19 vaccines designed to target strains currently circulating and causing most infections. The updated vaccine is strongly recommended this fall for residents ages 6 months and older.	Oct. 19: Free Drive-Thru Hazardous Waste/E-Waste Event The city of Santa Clarita welcomes residents to dispose of their unwanted household hazardous and electronic waste at the free Household Hazardous/E-Waste Collection Event on Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.	Oct. 27: Final Day of Historic Saugus Swap Meet Doug Bonelli, who represents the family trust that owns the land that houses the Saugus Swap Meet on the site of the former Saugus Speedway, has announced that more than 60 years of history will come to an end on Saturday, Oct. 27	Saugus High Marching Centurions, Color Guard Earn Top Awards After many months of preparation and rehearsals, high school marching bands across the country are kicking off the 2024 competitive season. The Saugus High School Marching Centurions and Color Guard competed Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Downey Field Tournament.	Oct. 10: Castaic School Board Regular Meeting The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.	‘Enhancing Your Digital Footprint’ Webinar Series for Small Business The Small Business Development Center and city of Santa Clarita invites Santa Clarita small businesses to attend the free “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” to learn tips on how to create and improve your digital footprint.
Public Health Announces Program for At-Home Food Businesses The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that applications are now available for those who want to start their own Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) with permitting to begin Nov. 1.	Court Orders Pillowcase Rapist to be Housed in AV The Los Angeles Superior Court has ruled that Christopher Hubbart, the sexually violent predator dubbed the "Pillowcase Rapist," is to be housed in the Antelope Valley.	Today in SCV History (Oct. 8) 1858 - Butterfield Overland Mail stage makes first trek through SCV [story]	LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Canyon Country Woman Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a missing Canyon Country woman.	Cougars Cross Country Competes at 3C2A SoCal Preview College of the Canyons cross country competed at the annual 3C2A Southern California Preview hosted by Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, Oct. 4, with both Cougars squads faring well at the meet, which attracted more than 20 participating programs for each race.which attracted more than 20 participating programs for each race.	Rickard’s Hat Trick Wins it for TMU Soccer Trent Rickard scored his first career hat trick as The Master's men's soccer team defeated the Park-Gilbert Buccaneers 3-0 Saturday, Oct. 5 at Reese Field in Newhall.
Oct. 7-13: Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of seven productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley	Foothill League Football Teams Begin to Separate Though each Foothill League varsity football team has one bye week during league play, which confuses the win and loss totals comparison at any time, there is some separation beginning to show – and things should become a bit clearer after Golden Valley meets Valencia this week.	Oct. 8: COC to Host Non-Profit Resource Fair The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement, in collaboration with COC's Golden Z Club, invites the community to attend the Non-Profit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 8.	SCV Water Determines No Lead Water Pipelines in SCV The Santa Clarita Water Agency recently completed a water service line inventory within its service area to document the material of the water service pipeline and fittings that come from the water meter to just outside of homes and businesses.	Olive Branch Theatricals ‘Pinkalicious the Musical’ Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with “Pinkititis,” an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe.	October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Circle of Hope is painting the town pink in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Oct. 8: Chiquita Landfill Community Advisory Board Meeting The Chiquita Landfill Community Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. at the Castaic Library, 27971 Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384.	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.