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Thursday COVID Roundup: L.A. County’s One Day Total Tops 20K

Thursday, Dec 30, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 24 new deaths and 20,198 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 43,358 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Thursday’s positive case count of 20,198 is more than triple the number of cases reported last week. Numerous major...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Reports Rising Cases, Hospitalizations

Tuesday, Dec 28, 2021

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Tuesday 22 additional deaths and 9,473 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 42,339 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. L.A. County reported continued high case numbers along with rising hospitalizations. Public Health officials...

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Henry Mayo Reports Four Additional Deaths Over Weekend

Monday, Dec 27, 2021

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported four additional COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, bringing the hospital’s total to 195, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. On Monday, the hospital reported one test pending, 22 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,709 patients who have been treated and discharged...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 191st Death

Friday, Dec 24, 2021

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional COVID-19 death Friday, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 191 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital also reported zero tests pending, 19 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,702 patients...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Urges Vaccinations, Boosters

Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Wednesday 16 new deaths and 6,095 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 40,656 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, Public Health confirmed four additional cases of the Omicron variant for a total of 162 cases in L.A....

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Confirms 190th Death

Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional COVID-19 death Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 190 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital also reported zero tests pending, 24 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,690 patients...

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Monday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Reports Seven New Deaths

Monday, Dec 20, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 60 new Omicron cases, 3,258 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths. **Note: There was no available data released on a city by city basis. The numbers reported Monday reflect weekend reporting delays. There are 743 people...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Confirms 189th Death; Public Health Reports 8 New Omicron Cases

Friday, Dec 17, 2021

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional COVID-19 death Friday, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 189 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital also reported zero tests pending, 21 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,683 patients...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 188th Death at Henry Mayo

Thursday, Dec 16, 2021

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional COVID-19 death Thursday, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 188 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed Monday. The hospital also reported zero tests pending, 23 patients in the hospital, and a total of...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Confirms 187th Death; Public Health Reports 8 New Omicron Cases

Tuesday, Dec 14, 2021

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported two additional COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 187 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed Tuesday. The hospital also reported zero tests pending, 22 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,678...

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SCV Water Earns Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.	Oct. 3-4: Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for I-405 at I-5 Caltrans will close lanes overnight on Interstate 405 near the Interstate 5 interchange the nights of Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4 for slope and drainage repair.	‘Click to Cancel,’ Foreclosure Protection Bills Signed by Governor California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) has announced three bills in her legislative package have been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.	Sept. 29-Oct. 4: SB I-5 Lanes Closed, Vista Del Lago-Templin Hwy The California Department of Transportation advises motorists that Southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to only one or two lanes in northern Los Angeles County between Vista Del Lago Road and Templin Highway beginning Sunday night, Sept. 29, through Friday morning, Oct. 4.	County Mailing Sample Ballot Books for General Election Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan has announced the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the Nov. 5 General Election has started.	LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Saugus Man The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a man last seen in Saugus.
First West Nile Virus Death of 2024 Reported in SFV The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus for the 2024 mosquito season in Los Angeles County.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 27) 2014 - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail named for naturalist Don Mullally [story]	Hart District Names Jon Carrino to New Post The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Jon Carrino as the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.	Oct. 4: CalArts Presents NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball NAACP Santa Clarita will hold the Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball, a fundraising Gala at California Institute of the Arts.	Star Princess Receives Float Out Ceremony On Sept. 26 Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.	SCV Boys & Girls Club Receives $10K Donation From VIBL The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Valencia Invitational Baseball League.
Oct. 17: All for Kids Foster Families Virtual Orientation All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.	Governor Signs Wilk’s Bill on Animal Shelter Overcrowding California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.	Oct. 19: Newhall Family Theatre Hosts Bob Baker Marionettes’ ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’ Prepare for a ghoulishly delightful time at the Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts as the Raising the Curtain Foundation presents the Bob Baker Marionettes' "Hallowe’en Spooktacular", Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.	Oct. 5: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Art Exhibit Reception at SCAA Gallery Santa Clarita Artists Association presents "Dark, Odd, & Mysterious", a bizarre and twisted art show bringing strange and curious local art to Old Town Newhall with a reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321.	Marsha McLean\| David March Park is Expanding One of the most beloved and meaningful parks in our community is about to expand, offering some exciting new amenities to our residents.	Oct. 19: Circle of Hope Seas the Day Afternoon Tea Circle of Hope Cancer Support Center will host the Seas the Day Afternoon Tea Saturday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bella Vida in the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
TMUXC Doubles Up Weekend’s Success, Men Place Second at UCR Invitational With one group of Mustangs cross-country athletes having already competed on Friday night, Sept. 20, at the Larry Young Classic in Columbia, Mo. (where the men and the women both won the team titles), a second group of The Master's University men's and women's cross-country teams raced against top competition at the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Riverside, Calif.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 26) 1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]	Oct. 2: City to Start Upgrading Old Orchard Park The city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the start of construction for the upgrades and enhancements to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.	Sept. 28: Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Fall Shows The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced two shows for the upcoming fall season, "Things My Mother Taught Me" and "Southern Fried Nuptials".	County Assessor’s Jobs Program Wins Top Award The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award by the International Association of Assessment Officers, the preeminent global organization that is the standard bearer for assessment administration and property tax policy.	Update: LOCATED LASD Seeks Public Help to Find At-Risk Missing Person Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person.