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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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L.A. County Death Toll Higher During Latest Flu Season
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2016

The 2015-2016 influenza season (Oct. 4, 2015 to May 21, 2016) in Los Angeles County was moderate overall. Peak activity occurred during mid-February, substantially later compared to previous seasons where peak activity usually occurs from December to January. During the week of Feb. 14-20 (surveillance...

Two Flu-Related Deaths Confirmed in Los Angeles County
Friday, Jan 15, 2016

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed two influenza-associated deaths for the 2015-2016 flu season. One of the deceased is a man in his 40’s from southeast Los Angeles, and the second is a woman in her 90’s from northwest Los Angeles. Both had significant pre-existing...

Fewer Flu Deaths in L.A. County Than Last Year
Friday, Feb 20, 2015

[LACo Public Health] – Over the past two surveillance weeks, influenza activity in Los Angeles County  has decreased, but remains elevated. Influenza A remains the dominant strain however reports of B are increasing. Influenza activity appears to have peaked in January and currently respiratory...

Flu Season Comparable to Recent Years; 21 Deaths in County to Date
Friday, Feb 6, 2015

[L.A. County Public Health] – Influenza activity in Los Angeles County remains elevated, and is comparable to previous seasons. Increased activity is not unusual for this time of year and may continue for the next few weeks. During surveillance week 3, percent positive flu cases from sentinel laboratories...

Flu-related Deaths in L.A. County Now Stand at 11
Friday, Jan 23, 2015

[LACo Public Health] – Influenza activity in Los Angeles County remains high with sentinel labs reporting 25 percent positive for flu, although this is comparable to this time last season. Four additional deaths were reported for Week 2, bringing the total number of influenza-associated deaths...

Influenza and You
Sunday, Jan 11, 2015

Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is caused by many different influenza viruses. If you have the flu, you may experience multiple symptoms which might include coughing, a sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, fever, headache and extreme tiredness. Across the country,...

L.A. County’s First Flu Death of Season Reported
Monday, Dec 29, 2014

[LACo Public Health] – The first influenza-associated death for the 2014-2015 flu season has been reported to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The decedent was an elderly female with underlying medical conditions who resided in the Pomona Valley. Testing identified this particular...

Bad Cold or Enterovirus 68?
Monday, Oct 6, 2014

From Children’s Hospital Los Angeles It’s hard to tell the difference between the two, but Pia Pannaraj, MD, Infectious Diseases specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, discusses how parents should treat their kids’ symptoms and when to seek medical attention.     Pia Pannaraj,...

Flu Season Officially Arrives
Friday, Oct 3, 2014

{LACo Public Health] – This week marks the beginning of the official flu season. Although Los Angeles County  has not seen an increase in flu activity recently, flu does circulate year round as positive flu tests were seen throughout the summer. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health...

L.A. County Influzena Activity Still Up but Leveling
Friday, Jan 31, 2014

  [OPEN .PDF IN NEW WINDOW]   Influenza activity in Los Angeles County remains at a high level however over the past few weeks various indicators show activity may be plateauing. Visits to participating emergency departments for influenza-like illness leveled out as well as reports of percent...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
Marianne Paris Sneider, a beloved long-time friend and patron of the Roar Foundation, died on July 21. Her generous spirit is reflected in her estate plan, which provides for a gift of $100,000 to the Roar Foundation in honor of Tippi Hedren, provided that the Roar Foundation receives $100,000 in matching grants within one year of her death.
Roar Foundation Matching Grant Opportunity
More than a dozen Val Verde and Castaic residents and community leaders came together on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to decry the “inaction and lack of concern” of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors around the public health emergency in the "diverse" community around the Chiquita Canyon Landfill operated by Waste Connections.
Residents Protest Chiquita Canyon at Board of Supes Meeting
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is offering the 2025 Gibbon Calendar for $15 plus $5 shipping. Purchasing a calendar or other items from the Gibbon Center Gift Shop helps support the care and feeding of the endangered small apes living at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus.
Gibbon Conservation Center Offers 2025 Gibbon Calendar
Exercising its mandate to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission has created a special committee to investigate how the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department handles complaints made by members of the public against its deputies.
Oversight Panel Probes Sheriff Dept. Handling of Complaints Against Deputies
Four students from California Institute of the Arts Character Animation program have been awarded scholarships by ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum for the 2024-25 academic year.
CalArts Student Animators Win AEF Scholarships
On Sunday, Dec. 15, nearly 2,000 people dressed in their favorite holiday outfits attended the Metrolink Holiday Express Train at the city of Santa Clarita’s Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center in Canyon Country.
Holiday Joy Filled Santa Clarita Metrolink Express Train
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.
Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food
The joy of the holiday season can quickly be ruined by scams, theft and fraud. Before you make a purchase or a donation it’s important to use caution. To help you navigate safely through the holidays
Beware Holiday Season Scams, Theft, Fraud
The City of Santa Clarita invites the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, on Monday, Jan.20 at 8 a.m.
Jan. 20: MLK Day Unity Walk at Central Park
Are you ready for storm season? During heavy rain, Los Angeles County is particularly prone to flooding and erosion because so much of the land is paved over and debris can cause stormwater drains to become clogged or backed up.
County Resources Available to Help Prepare for Upcoming Storm Season
Two CalArtian-directed films earned nods this year for Golden Globes in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category.
CalArtians Nominated for 2025 Golden Globes
The Mosaiq creative Collection will host a feel good pop-up market 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Venue Valencia, 28678 The Old Road Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 26: Mosaiq Creative Collective Feel Good Pop-Up Market
Sometimes the best you can hope for when going against the best is to learn from the experience. And that's what The Master's University women's basketball team is hoping for after getting beat 97-77 by NAIA No. 1 Dordt University (IA) Wednesday, Dec. 18 on the final day of the Hope International Christmas Classic in Fullerton.
Lady Mustangs Humbled by No. 1 Dordt
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle live Christmas trees this holiday season.
Recycle Trees After Holiday Season at City Drop-Off Locations
College of the Canyons women's basketball used a 22-point fourth-quarter outburst to get past host Oxnard College 46-41 on Tuesday, Dec. 17, winning its second game across its last three outings.
Lady Cougars Come Back to Defeat Oxnard College 46-41
College of the Canyons freshman kicker Luis Rodriguez has been named to the 2024 California Community College Football Coaches Association All-America Team, while also joining the group of five Cougars earning All-State Team honors.
Rodriguez Earns All-American Honors as Five Cougars Named to All-State Team
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe delivering presents to children.
NORAD Ready to Track Santa’s Flight for 69th Year
The Santa Clarita Valley is ablaze with holiday lights and displays. Here are few of the most popular spots to see the lights. Some displays wrap up on Christmas night, others will run through New Year’s Day. See them before they are turned off until next year.
Last Chance to ‘Let It Glow, Let it Glow, Let It Glow’
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.
L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $2.2M Grant to Increase Safety on Roads
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a human case of H5 bird flu in an adult who was exposed to livestock infected with H5 Bird flu at a worksite.
Public Health Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in L.A. County
The International Film Festival Rotterdam unveiled the first highlights of its 54th edition, set to take place in the Netherlands from Jan. 30 to Feb. 9. Among the lineup are world premieres by two filmmakers who graduated from California Institue of the Arts.
CalArtian Filmmakers Premiere Works at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025
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