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Friday COVID Roundup: Cases, Deaths Among Healthcare Workers Remains Low

Friday, Nov 19, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 26 new deaths and 1,612 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 38,631 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The higher number of cases today reflects a backlog of 390 positive tests from between November 2020 and April 2021. Of the 26...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Data Shows Unvaccinated Adults at Higher Risk for Hospitalization

Tuesday, Nov 16, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 35 new deaths and 893 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 38,504 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The high number of deaths reflect death certificate data from Sept. 1 through Nov. 10. Los Angeles County has received a lower than...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Public Health Continues to Monitor Cases at Schools

Friday, Nov 12, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 25 new deaths and 1,344 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 38,325 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 25 new deaths reported today, 11 people who passed away were over the age of 80, eight people who died were between the...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Notes High Vaccine Verification Compliance at Bars, Lounges, Nightclubs

Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 11 new deaths and 1,174 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 38,158 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 11 new deaths reported today, three people who passed away were over the age of 80, three people who died were between...

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Friday COVID Roundup: County Reminds Residents Vaccination Sites Offering Pfizer for Children 5 to 11

Friday, Nov 5, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 24 new deaths and 1,549 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,913 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 24 new deaths reported today, seven people who passed away were over the age of 80, four people who died were between the...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Explains Plans to Lift Masking Requirements, Vaccinate Children 5 to 11

Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 17 new deaths and 896 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,586 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 17 new deaths reported today, three people who passed away were over the age of 80, five people who died were between the...

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Friday COVID Roundup: County to Continue Vaccination, Booster Outreach for the Homeless

Friday, Oct 29, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 25 new deaths and 1,333 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,394 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 25 new deaths reported today, seven people who passed away were over the age of 80, eight people who died were between...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Urges Those Eligible to Get Booster

Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 20 new deaths and 827 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,178 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 20 new deaths reported today, four people who passed away were over the age of 80, six people who died were between the...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: County Begins Administering COVID Vaccine Boosters for All Three FDA-Approved Vaccines to Residents; SCV Cases Total 36,989

Friday, Oct 22, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 15 new deaths and 1,227 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,989 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 15 new deaths reported today, five people who passed away were over the age of 80, five people who died were between the...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: Henry Mayo Confirms 176th Death; Public Health Reports 36,800 Total SCV Cases

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 26 new deaths and 825 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,800 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed one additional death bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths since...

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May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.	May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.	Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.	CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.	May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.	$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.	May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Today in SCV History (April 26) 1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]	South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29 Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.	COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.	‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created.
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy?	TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.	TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.	Cameron Smyth \| Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.	COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.	April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.	Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.	Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.	Today in SCV History (April 25) 1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]	State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.	Ocean Water Warning for April 24 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: