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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Hits Threshold to Reopen Elementary Schools; SCV Cases Total 25,328

Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 120 new deaths and 1,260 new cases of COVID-19, with 25,328 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. **Note: The lower number of deaths and cases may reflect reporting delays over the holiday weekend. To date, Public Health identified...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: Three New Deaths at Henry Mayo; MIS-C Cases Increase in L.A. County Children

Friday, Feb 12, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 137 new deaths and 3,497 new cases of COVID-19 countywide as Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia reported three additional deaths. The Santa Clarita Valley has now seen a total of 25,128 COVID-19 cases — 67 more since Thursday–...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Tops 25,000 Cases; County Urges Precaution Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Thursday, Feb 11, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 160 new deaths and 3,489 new cases of COVID-19, with 25,061 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,158,619 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 18,658 deaths. There...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: 129th Death at Henry Mayo; Alarming Gap Remains Between Latino/Latinx Residents and Other Groups

Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Wednesday confirmed 141 new deaths and 3,434 new cases of COVID-19 countywide as Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia reported its 129th death. The Santa Clarita Valley has now seen a total of 24,976 COVID-19 cases — 75 more since Tuesday —...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: Two More Deaths at Henry Mayo; County Confirms Additional Variant Cases

Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 227 new deaths, including two additional deaths at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, and 3,353 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 24,901 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,152,239 positive cases...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: County Deaths Remain High; 24,541 Total SCV Cases

Friday, Feb 5, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 226 new deaths and 4,761 new cases of COVID-19 countywide with 24,541 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, Public Health noted that despite a decline in hospitalizations, deaths may remain high for two more weeks. The Santa...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: Public Health Warns of Another Surge; 24,410 Total SCV Cases

Thursday, Feb 4, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 239 new deaths and 5,028 new cases of COVID-19, with 24,410 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,134,338 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 17,539 deaths....

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Surpasses 17,000 Deaths; 24,163 Total SCV Cases

Tuesday, Feb 2, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health tragically reports Tuesday more than 17,000 total COVID-19 deaths. Public Health also confirmed 205 new deaths and 3,763 new cases of COVID-19, with 24,163 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,124,558 positive...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: New Mandatory Safety Measures with Return of Outdoor Dining; 23,660 SCV Cases

Friday, Jan 29, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday announced new mandatory safety measures as outdoor dining at restaurants, wineries, and breweries reopened to the public today. In addition, Public Health confirmed 228 new deaths and 7,112 new cases of confirmed COVID-19 countywide, with 23,660 total...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: 3 Additional Deaths at Henry Mayo; 23,542 Total SCV Cases

Thursday, Jan 28, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 213 new deaths, including three additional deaths at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, and 6,592 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 23,542 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health has identified 1,097,941 positive...

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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.