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1861 - Pioneer Acton rancher & stonecutter George Blum born in Switzerland [story]
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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Advises Vaccines Are Best Protection During Surge
Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Tuesday 24 new deaths and 21,790 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 47,104 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 24 new deaths reported, one person was between the ages of 18 and 29, two people were between the ages of 30...

Monday COVID Roundup: Officials Urge Precautions as In-Person Learning Resumes
Monday, Jan 3, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday eight additional deaths and 16,269 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 46,251 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Note: Monday’s number of cases and deaths reflect the weekend reporting delays. Of the eight new deaths reported...

Friday COVID Roundup: Public Health Reports Highest Number of Cases
Friday, Dec 31, 2021

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Friday 12 additional deaths and 27,091 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 44,129 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. With cases almost doubling in two days, and just about one out of every four people testing positive, Public...

Wednesday COVID Roundup: L.A. Daily Case Numbers Climb Above 16k
Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021

With Delta and Omicron transmissions surging, L.A. County reported Wednesday more than 16,000 new cases in one of the highest daily case counts of the pandemic. Over the past week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported cases have increased 91%, from 8,633 to 16,510, test positivity...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Reports Rising Cases, Hospitalizations
Tuesday, Dec 28, 2021

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Tuesday 22 additional deaths and 9,473 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 42,339 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. L.A. County reported continued high case numbers along with rising hospitalizations. Public Health officials...

Friday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 191st Death
Friday, Dec 24, 2021

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional COVID-19 death Friday, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 191 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital also reported zero tests pending, 19 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,702 patients...

Thursday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Reports More than 8,600 New Cases
Thursday, Dec 23, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Thursday 24 new deaths and 8,633 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 40,849 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. – Cases to date: 1,585,313 – Deaths to date: 27,512 – 770 people currently hospitalized...

Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Urges Vaccinations, Boosters
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Wednesday 16 new deaths and 6,095 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 40,656 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, Public Health confirmed four additional cases of the Omicron variant for a total of 162 cases in L.A....

Tuesday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Confirms 190th Death
Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional COVID-19 death Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 190 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital also reported zero tests pending, 24 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,690 patients...

Monday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Reports Seven New Deaths
Monday, Dec 20, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 60 new Omicron cases, 3,258 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths. **Note: There was no available data released on a city by city basis. The numbers reported Monday reflect weekend reporting delays. There are 743 people...

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The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, beginning with closed session at 6 p.m., followed by open session at 7 p.m.
Oct. 9: Hart School Board Holds Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra will present a special fundraising concert featuring SCVYO's talented students alongside the acclaimed Los Angeles-based professional ensemble, Bridge to Everywhere.
Oct. 12: SCVYO Presents Special Fundraising Concert
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.
Oct. 9: COC Board  Reconsiders Plan to Build Student Housing
1861 - Pioneer Acton rancher & stonecutter George Blum born in Switzerland [story]
Blum Ranch
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.
Updated Free COVID-19, Flu Vaccines Available in L.A. County
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. 19: Free Drive-Thru Hazardous Waste/E-Waste Event
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
Oct. 27: Final Day of Historic Saugus Swap Meet
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.
Saugus High Marching Centurions, Color Guard Earn Top Awards
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.
Oct. 10: Castaic School Board Regular Meeting
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.
‘Enhancing Your Digital Footprint’ Webinar Series for Small Business
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.
Public Health Announces Program for At-Home Food Businesses
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.
Court Orders Pillowcase Rapist to be Housed in AV
1858 - Butterfield Overland Mail stage makes first trek through SCV [story]
Butterfield stage
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a missing Canyon Country woman.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Canyon Country Woman
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.
Cougars Cross Country Competes at 3C2A SoCal Preview
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.
Rickard’s Hat Trick Wins it for TMU Soccer
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of seven productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley
Oct. 7-13: Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
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.
Foothill League Football Teams Begin to Separate
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.
Oct. 8: COC to Host Non-Profit Resource Fair
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.
SCV Water Determines No Lead Water Pipelines in SCV
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.
Olive Branch Theatricals ‘Pinkalicious the Musical’
Circle of Hope is painting the town pink in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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.
Oct. 8: Chiquita Landfill Community Advisory Board Meeting
1849 - Jayhawkers encounter Bennett-Arcan party in southern Utah; latter makes wrong decision, heads through Death Valley toward SCV [story]
William Manly
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