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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: Cases Increase In LA County Skilled Nursing Facilities; SCV Cases Total 31,302

Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 28 new deaths and 3,498 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 31,302 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 28 new deaths reported today, six people who passed away were over the age of 80, 12 people who died were between...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Cases Total 30,398; L.A. County Reports Death Of A Person Under 12

Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also confirmed Wednesday 16 new deaths and 3,734 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 30,398 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Public Health has confirmed one of today’s reported COVID-19 deaths is a young person under the age of 12. The child...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Cases Total 29,668 With One Additional Death; L.A. County Urges Workers To Get Vaccinated, Wear Masks

Wednesday, Jul 28, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 15 new deaths and 2,454 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 29,668 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. There are 891 people with COVID -19 currently hospitalized and 22% of these people are in the ICU. An increase in hospitalizations...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports Two Additional Deaths; L.A. County Reports 20-Fold Case Increase Since June

Wednesday, Jul 21, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday seven new deaths and 2,551 new cases and of COVID-19, with 29,104 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This is a 20-fold increase in a month, with 124 new COVID-19 cases reported on June 21. Wednesday’s test positivity rate...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Cases Total 28,400, L.A. County Showcases COVID Ambassador Program

Wednesday, Jul 7, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday eight new deaths and 515 new cases of COVID-19, with 28,400 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The number of cases and deaths may reflect reporting delays over the holiday. Of the eight new deaths reported today, one person...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: Public Health Urges Vaccinations As Case Rates Have Doubled; SCV Cases Total 28,284

Wednesday, Jun 30, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 2 new deaths and 422 new cases of COVID-19, with 28,284 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the two new deaths reported today, one person that passed away was over the age of 80 and one person who died was between the ages...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Cases Total 28,153; Cases Remain Low In Those Experiencing Homelessness

Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 11 new deaths and 260 new cases of COVID-19, with 28,153 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 11 new deaths reported today, five people that passed away were over the age of 80, three people who died were between the ages...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: LA County Starts New Vaccine Sweepstakes; 28,074 Total SCV Cases

Thursday, Jun 17, 2021

L.A. County Public Health confirmed today eight new deaths and 249 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 28,074 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the eight new deaths reported today, two people that passed away were over the age of 80, four people who died were between the ages of 65 and 79,...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Cases Total 28,024; LADPH To Hold Virtual Townhall Thursday

Wednesday, Jun 9, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday four new deaths and 202 new cases of COVID-19, with 28,024 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the four new deaths reported Wednesday, one person that passed away was over the age of 80, one person who died was between the...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Rolls Out Mobile Vaccination Units; SCV Cases Total 27,860

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 16 new deaths and 255 new cases of COVID-19, with 27,860 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,237,681 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 24,106 deaths. Of...

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SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.	Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.	Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.	Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.	NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 22) 1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Dec. 22-24: Overnight Lane Reductions, I-405, Sepulveda Pass	Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23 The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26	Today in SCV History (Dec. 21) 1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]	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.