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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Santa Clarita Adds 20 Cases to Total Count

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 22 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,254 new cases countywide and 20 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,189, county case totals to 3,670,949 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Santa Clarita Reports 28 New Cases

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 21 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,414 new cases countywide and 28 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,052, county case totals to 3,663,899 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Positivity Rate In Slow Decline

Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 30 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,616 new cases countywide and 65 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,917, county case totals to 3,656,051 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Santa Clarita Nears 97k Total Cases

Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 21 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,138 new cases countywide and 46 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over long holiday weekend. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,619 , county case totals to 3,624,419 and Santa...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Santa Clarita Cases Near 96,000

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 23 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,080 new cases countywide and 151 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,492, county case totals to 3,606,007 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Daily Cases Top 5k

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday no additional deaths and 124 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 12 additional deaths and 5,051 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,263, county case totals to 3,570,525...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Spikes With 4k New Cases

Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 117 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 10 additional deaths and 4,353 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,187, county case totals to 3,542,744 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Urges Safety For Holiday Weekend

Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 10 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,077 new cases countywide and 98 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,135, county case totals to 3,524,896 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Daily Positivity Rate Continues to Rise

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed nine new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,215 new cases countywide and 82 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,081, county case totals to 3,511,076 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Cases Continue To Rise

Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday no additional deaths and 70 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 10 new deaths and 1,662 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,032, county case totals to 3,500,252 and Santa...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 20) 1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]	Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.	Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.	Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.	COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.	Kathryn Barger \| Keeping Up With Kathryn There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Dec. 20: No Burn Day Alert Continues for SCV, South Coast Air Basin	CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.	City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.	Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 19) 1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]	Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.	Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.	March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.	Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.	West Ranch Runner Going the Distance West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.	Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’ The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.	Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.	Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.	Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 18) 1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]