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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Tops 23,000 Deaths; 27,090 Total SCV Cases

Thursday, Mar 25, 2021

Los Angeles County surpassed a devastating milestone Thursday losing more than 23,000 people to COVID-19. To date, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health identified 1,216,250 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 23,020 deaths. Public Health confirmed Thursday...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 147th Death at Henry Mayo; County Modifies Health, School Orders

Monday, Mar 22, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 9 new deaths, including one additional death at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and 516 new cases countywide of COVID-19, with 27,017 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The lower number of deaths and cases may reflect reporting delays...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: More than 3 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered in L.A. County; 26,944 total SCV Cases

Friday, Mar 19, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 60 new deaths and 756 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 26,944 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, nearly 3,235,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to people across Los Angeles County. Of those...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: Businesses Urged to Continue Safety Protocols; SCV Cases Total 26,918

Thursday, Mar 18, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 88 new deaths and 933 new cases of COVID-19, with 26,918 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,212,586 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 22,664 deaths. There...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Continues Metric Threshold Progress; SCV Cases Total 26,850

Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 52 new deaths and 318 new cases of COVID-19, with 26,850 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,210,905 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 22,519 deaths. There...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Set to Move into Red Tier Monday; 26,763 Total SCV Cases

Friday, Mar 12, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 101 new deaths and 947 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 26,763 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, the L.A. County Health Officer Order has been updated to closely align with the State’s re-opening framework as L.A....

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Expands Vaccine Eligibility; 26,666 Total SCV Cases

Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 119 new deaths and 1,514 new cases of COVID-19, with 26,666 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,206,713 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 22,213 deaths....

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Inching Closer to Less Restrictive Tier; 26,620 Total Cases in SCV

Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 70 new deaths and 1,337 new cases of COVID-19, with 26,620 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,205,276 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 22,099 deaths. Note:...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: Vaccine Allocation to Increase Next Week; SCV Cases Total 26,403

Friday, Mar 5, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 144 new deaths and 2,110 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 26,403 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health officials identified 1,200,120 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Cases Total 26,327; Public Health Advises Against Non-Essential Travel

Thursday, Mar 4, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 119 new deaths and 2,253 new cases of COVID-19, with 26,327 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,198,098 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 21,778 deaths. Public...

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Today in SCV History (Oct. 11) 1885 - Birth of Hortense Reynier, future bride of Placerita Canyon pioneer Frank Walker [story]	Oct. 18: Garden Walk at COC Canyon Country Campus The fall Science Talks Series Garden Walk at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 9–11 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.	Saenger Associates Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Welcomes New Partners Saenger Associates, a retained executive search firm headquartered in Santa Clarita, has announced the addition of two new partners to its executive team.	Laurene Weste \| Exciting Upgrades Coming to Old Orchard Park Just last week, the Santa Clarita City Council broke ground on the construction for the upgrades to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.	Ken Striplin \| Adopt, Don’t Shop During Pet Adoption Week! According to the American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 6.3 million lost or stray animals enter animal care centers across the nation every year.	Hart District Students Outperform County, State Averages in Assessments The California Department of Education has released results for schools in the William S. Hart Union School District for the California Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts and Math. California Science Test results have also been released.
Oct. 25-27: Castaic Lake Haunted Hike Friend's of Castaic Lake and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation presents "The Forbidden Trail" Castaic Lake Haunted Hike on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-27. "Don't Let Your Eyes Betray You!" This three-fourths of a mile trek includes a stroll along the frightening trail, and there is no telling what lurks around.	Ondre Seltzer Selected as SCVEDC President, CEO The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced Ondre Seltzer, currently serving as the Interim President and CEO since July, has been unanimously selected by the SCVEDC Board of Directors hiring committee to become the new SCVEDC President and CEO.	Oct. 13: Fireside Night at Vasquez Rocks The last of this year's Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area invites you to an evening around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center.	Oct. 30: SUSD Asset Management Committee Meeting Saugus Union School District (SUSD) Asset Management Committee Meeting (7/11 Committee) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.	Grisly Garden’s Institute of Fear Now Open Dangling Carrot Creatives' Grisly Garden’s Institute of Fear, where darkest nightmares come to life opens to the public, Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. at 27000 Ave Rockefeller, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.	Oct. 12-13: Volunteers Sought for Wildland Weed Warriors Come join the Wildland Weed Warriors in planting and watering plants in Golden Valley or Elsmere Canyon Open Space, to feed local pollinators and wildlife.
Today in SCV History (Oct. 10) 2014 - President Barack Obama uses the 1906 Antiquities Act to designate the 346,177-acre San Gabriel Mountains National Monument [story]	Legislators Renew Call for Chiquita Canyon Landfill State Of Emergency Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo today announced a renewed bi-partisan call for a state of emergency to support the health and safety of communities impacted by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.	Oct. 12: Register for ‘Girls Try Hockey For Free Day’ The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia, is excited to host the Girls Try Hockey for Free Day, a special event designed to introduce girls to the thrilling sport of hockey.	Oct. 10: Arts Commission to Receive Live/Work Facility Update The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers	Oct. 10: Circle K October Fuel Day Pop-Up Circle K is is helping customers gear up for the last stretch of 2024 with a major fuel discount across the West Coast	Oct. 12: Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste Recycling Event in Val Verde The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts will be holding a free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling event for Val Verde.
Barger Issues Statement on Supervisors’ Approval of Supplemental Budget Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement commenting on the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the final $49.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25:	County Department of Military Affairs Announces Strategic Partnership Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Warrior Heritage Foundation, which was unanimously approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday.	CDPH Confirms Third Confirmed Human Case of Bird Flu The California Department of Public Health reports that a third human case of bird flu has been confirmed in California.	CSUN Now Offers Bachelor’s Degree in Dance California State University, Northridge students can now earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance, beginning this fall.	Oct. 9: Hart School Board Holds Regular Meeting 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. 12: SCVYO Presents Special Fundraising Concert 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.