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1885 - Birth of Hortense Reynier, future bride of Placerita Canyon pioneer Frank Walker [story]

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: 275,856 Cases Countywide, 30 New Deaths; 6,364 SCV Cases

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 30 new deaths and 990 new cases of confirmed COVID-19, with 6,364 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health has identified 275,856 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 6,681 deaths. Testing...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: 6,240 SCV Cases, 2 Additional Deaths Bring SCV Total to 63

Thursday, Oct 1, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 35 new deaths and 1,148 new cases of confirmed COVID-19, including 2 additional deaths in the city of Santa Clarita bringing the total to 63, and 6,240 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health has identified...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: 269,284 Cases Countywide, 39 New Deaths; 6,156 SCV Cases

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 39 new deaths and 905 new cases of confirmed COVID-19, with 6,156 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health has identified 269,284 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 6,551...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: 24th Death at Henry Mayo; SCV Surpasses 6,000 Total Cases

Friday, Sep 25, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 34 new deaths and 1,401 new cases of COVID-19, with 6,048 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, while Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported its 24th COVID-related death to date. To date, Public Health has identified 265,775 positive...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: 790,640 Cases Statewide, 5,933 SCV Cases

Thursday, Sep 24, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 39 new deaths and 1,165 new cases of COVID-19, with 5,933 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 264,414 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 6,455 deaths. Public...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: Progress in Key Indicators Countywide; 5,892 Total SCV Cases

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 31 new deaths and 1,265 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with a total of 5,892 cases in the SCV. To date, Public Health has identified 263,333 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 6,423 deaths. Public...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: 58th SCV Resident Dies; Local Cases Total 5,847

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 40 new deaths, including a new death in the city of Santa Clarita, and 810 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with a total of 5,847 cases in the SCV. To date, Public Health has identified 262,133 positive cases of COVID-19 across all...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 261,446 Cases Countywide, 16 New Deaths; 5,829 Total Cases in SCV

Monday, Sep 21, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed 16 new deaths and 652 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with the SCV total coming to 5,829 confirmed cases and 57 deaths. To date, Public Health has identified 261,446 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: 257,271 Cases Countywide, 38 New Deaths; 5,737 SCV Cases

Thursday, Sep 17, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 38 new deaths and 1,160 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 5,737 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health has identified 257,271 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 6,324...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: 255,049 Cases Countywide, 47 New Deaths; 5,669 Total Cases in SCV

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 47 new deaths and 474 new cases of confirmed COVID-19, with 5,669 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. **The lower number of new cases, in part, reflect reduced testing due to wildfire smoke and recent extreme weather.** To date, Public...

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Oct. 27: Paws & Pumpkins Trunk-a-Treat, Pet Adoption Hello Subaru of Valencia will host a Paws & Pumpkins Trunk-a-Treat & Pet Adoption Event on Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 24000 Creekside Road, Valencia.	Oct. 13: Furry Tails, Happy Trails Adoption Event The Furry Tails, Happy Trails pet adoption event will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Santa Clarita.	Nov. 2: Finally Family Homes Poker Tournament, Bingo Night Get ready for a fun-filled night at the Egg Plantation on Saturday, Nov, 2 when Finally Family Homes hosts the Second Annual Poker Tournament and Bingo Night	Oct. 24: Small Business Council Mastering Business Finance Meeting Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council for a Mastering Your Business Finance meeting, Thursday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. at 26491 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	State Reports Six Human Bird Flu Cases Now Confirmed in California The California Department of Public Health reports that a total of six human bird flu cases have been confirmed in California. All six cases are Central Valley individuals who had direct contact with infected dairy cattle and were confirmed after additional testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.	Nov 1: Enchanted: Expri-Mental at The MAIN The MAIN presents a show featuring Brady Glen, a magician and Nader Hanna, a hypnotist in a evening of whimsy, fun and mind reading, Friday, Nov. 1 8-10 p.m. at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Oct. 20: Rancho Camulos Celebrates a Century of Honor The Rancho Camulos Museum, off Highway 126 in Piru, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the sale of Rancho Camulos from the del Valle family to the Rubel family on Sunday, Oct. 20, 1-4 p.m.	Paul Wickline Named Canyon Country Campus Associate Vice President Paul Wickline, former associate vice president of instruction at College of the Canyons, has been appointed as the associate vice president of the college’s Canyon Country campus.	Hart District Recognizes Classified Employees of the Year Twenty-two employees were honored as the Classified Employees of the Year Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the William S. Hart Union School District’s governing board meeting.	Supes Approve Motion to Combat County Animal Shelter Overpopulation The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved directives to tackle the pet overpopulation crisis in L.A. County animal shelters.	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.