SCVNews.com | Santa Clarita Valley News for Newhall, Saugus, Valencia, Canyon Country, Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, Agua Dulce, Acton

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside

Weather

Calendar

Today in
S.C.V. History

October 9

1861 - Pioneer Acton rancher & stonecutter George Blum born in Switzerland [story]

LOCAL NEWS

Wednesday COVID Roundup: Masking Mandate To Change March 4

Wednesday, Mar 2, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 80 additional deaths, including one person between the ages of 12-17 and 1,626 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 27 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,853, county...

Full story...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: 12 New SCV Cases Bring Total to 71,705

Tuesday, Mar 1, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 58 additional deaths and 1,093 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 12 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,773, county case totals to 2,797,628 and Santa Clarita Valley...

Full story...

Monday COVID Roundup: State Drops Mask Mandate for Schools

Monday, Feb 28, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 67 additional deaths and 2,883 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 88 new cases over the weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley. The higher number of cases and deaths reflect delays in reporting from the weekend. Of the 67 new deaths...

Full story...

Friday COVID Roundup: Two New Deaths Bring Santa Clarita Total to 432

Friday, Feb 25, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 68 additional deaths and 2,406 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 55 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,587, county case totals to 2,791,630 and Santa Clarita Valley...

Full story...

Thursday COVID Roundup: Test Positivity in Schools Lowest Level Since January

Thursday, Feb 24, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 74 additional deaths and 1,985 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 35 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,519, county case totals to 2,789,292 and Santa Clarita Valley...

Full story...

Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Health Officer Modifies Indoor Masking Requirement

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 36 additional deaths, including a child between the ages of 5-11 and 1,934 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 39 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,447, county case...

Full story...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: 18 New SCV Cases, One Additional Death at Henry Mayo

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today released the latest data on COVID-19. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the Presidents Day holiday weekend. — 18 new COVID-19 cases in the Santa Clarita Valley (71,481 total cases to date) —...

Full story...

Monday COVID Roundup: 149 New SCV Cases, 21 New Deaths in L.A. County

Monday, Feb 21, 2022

Note: Due to the Presidents Day holiday, the COVID-19 data will be limited Monday. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released the latest data on COVID-19. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend or holiday. – 149 new COVID-19 cases...

Full story...

Friday COVID Roundup: 70 New Deaths in County, SCV Cases Total 71,314

Friday, Feb 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 70 additional deaths, including a child between the ages of 5-11 and 4,330 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 83 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,216, county case...

Full story...

California Unveils Endemic Approach to COVID

Thursday, Feb 17, 2022

By Hillel Aron (CN) — On Thursday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top health officials laid out the framework for the future of how the state will respond to COVID-19 — not for the next few weeks, but for the next few years. “Today, COVID-19 is no longer novel,” said...

Full story...

LATEST TWEETS

Newest Additions to SCVNews.com


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]