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Wednesday’s COVID Roundup: SCV Cases Total 72,261

Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 29 additional deaths and an additional 587 positive cases Wednesday, with 38 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,655, county case totals to 2,832,706 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Tuesday COVID Update: Second Booster Shots Available March 30 in L.A. County

Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday seven additional deaths and 541 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 16 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,626, county case totals to 2,831,655 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 229th Death

Monday, Mar 28, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional death from COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total to 229 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Michael Crawford confirmed. The hospital currently has zero tests pending, one patient in the hospital, a total of 2,222 patients who have been treated and...

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Friday COVID Roundup: 21 Deaths, 889 New Cases in County, 23 Cases in SCV

Friday, Mar 25, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 21 additional deaths and 889 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 23 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,576, county case totals to 2,829,091 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 228th Death

Thursday, Mar 24, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional death from COVID-19, bringing the total to 228 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Michael Crawford confirmed Thursday. The hospital currently has zero tests pending, three patients in the hospital, a total of 2,219 patients who have been treated...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Increasing Access To Theraputics

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 27 additional deaths and an additional 714 positive cases Wednesday, with 16 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,535, county case totals to 2,826,928 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 14 New Cases in SCV, 429 Cases, 17 Deaths in County

Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 17 additional deaths and 429 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 14 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,508, county case totals to 2,826,077 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Monday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Prioritizing Efforts to Slow BA.2 Transmission

Monday, Mar 21, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 29 additional deaths, 565 new positive cases on Sunday and an additional 370 positive cases Monday, with 53 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,491, county case totals to 2,825,423...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Public Health Stresses Workplace Safety

Friday, Mar 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 38 additional deaths and 723 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 23 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,443, county case totals to 2,820,159 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: SCV Tops 72,000 Cases

Thursday, Mar 17, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 36 additional deaths and 1,331 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 22 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,408, county case totals to 2,817,190 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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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.