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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Reports 834 New Cases, 10 New in SCV

Wednesday, Mar 16, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 34 additional deaths and 834 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 10 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,372, county case totals to 2,815,379 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Reports 698 New Cases, 11 New in SCV

Tuesday, Mar 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 28 additional deaths, 698 new cases of COVID-19 countywide with 11 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,343, county case totals to 2,814,409 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Monday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Hospitalizations Continue to Drop

Monday, Mar 14, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 40 additional deaths, 1,136 new cases of COVID-19 countywide Sunday and 291 new cases Monday, with 52 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,315, county case totals to 2,813,689...

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Friday COVID Roundup: County Records 48 Deaths, 1,297 New Cases

Friday, Mar 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 48 additional deaths and 1,297 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 31,225, county case totals to 2,810,308 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 31 New Cases Bring SCV Total to 71,907

Thursday, Mar 10, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 40 additional deaths and 1,372 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 31 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,178, county case totals to 2,808,409 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Expands Therapeutic Awareness Across County

Wednesday, Mar 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 55 additional deaths and 1,157 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 21 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,138, county case totals to 2,807,057 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Infections Continue to Decline in L.A. County

Tuesday, Mar 8, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 39 additional deaths and 852 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with nine new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,185, county case totals to 2,773,421 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Two New Deaths Bring Henry Mayo Total to 227

Monday, Mar 7, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced Monday two additional deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total since the onset of the pandemic to 227, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital currently has zero pending, five patients in the hospital, and a total of 2,198 patients who have been treated...

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Friday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Now at Low Community Risk Level

Friday, Mar 4, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 47 new deaths and 1,427 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 21 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. L.A. County death totals are 30,957, L.A. county case totals are 2,802,123 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals are 71,787 since...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 225th Death

Thursday, Mar 3, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced Thursday an additional death from COVID-19, bringing the total since the onset of the pandemic to 225, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital currently has two tests pending, 11 patients in the hospital, and a total of 2,191 patients who have been treated...

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Oct. 9: COC Board Reconsiders Plan to Build Student Housing The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9, beginning at 5 p.m. in closed session. Open session will follow at 6 p.m.	Today in SCV History (Oct. 9) 1861 - Pioneer Acton rancher & stonecutter George Blum born in Switzerland [story]	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]