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2014 - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail named for naturalist Don Mullally [story]

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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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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 175th Death; SCV Cases Total 36,756

Monday, Oct 18, 2021

Officials from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday announced an additional death, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths since the onset of the pandemic to 175, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. Currently, there are zero tests pending, 17 patients in the hospital, and a total of 1,568 patients...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: FDA Announces Recommendation for Johnson & Johnson Booster Dose; SCV Cases Total 36,615

Friday, Oct 15, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 24 new deaths and 1,229 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,615 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, 13 people who died were between the...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Cases Total 36,556; L.A. County Transmission Rate Remains High

Thursday, Oct 14, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 19 new deaths and 1,142 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,556 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 19 new deaths reported Monday, seven people who passed away were over the age of 80, two people who died were between...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: Cases In Homeless Population Declines; 36,495 Total SCV Cases

Wednesday, Oct 13, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Wednesday confirmed 17 new deaths and 1,005 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,495 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 17 new deaths reported today, four people who passed away were over the age of 80, seven people who died were between...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: Public Health Continues to Monitor Cases Among Pregnant Women; 36,446 Total SCV Cases

Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 16 new deaths and 742 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,446 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the holiday. Of the 16 new deaths reported today, two...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: SCV Cases Total 36,414; L.A. County Reports Eight New Deaths, 826 New Cases

Monday, Oct 11, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday eight new deaths and 826 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,414 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Public Health released the latest data on COVID-19. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: Cases Among Healthcare Workers Decline as Vaccination Requirements are in Effect; SCV Cases Total 36,285

Friday, Oct 8, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 30 new deaths and 1,204 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,285 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 30 new deaths reported today, eight people who passed away were over the age of 80, six people who died were between the...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Vaccination Verification Begins; SCV Cases Total 36,240

Thursday, Oct 7, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 28 new deaths and 1,222 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,240 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. New Vaccination Requirements Go Into Effect Starting Thursday night, new vaccine requirements will go into effect at select...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: Vaccination Proof For Bars and More Begins Thursday; Cases Total 36,172 in SCV

Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Wednesday confirmed 31 new deaths and 1,479 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,172 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital confirming one additional death. Of the 31 new deaths reported today, five people who passed...

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Supes Vote to Officially Make ‘Old Glory’ Historic Landmark The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to officially designate “Old Glory” a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark.	AV Medical Center Asks Public’s Help in Identifying Patient After exhausting other identification methods, Antelope Valley Medical Center, an acute care hospital in Lancaster, California is seeking the media and public’s help in identifying family for a male patient who has been hospitalized since Sept. 5.	Opportunities for Learning Staff, Students, Support Be the Light Run Staff, students, and families from Opportunities for Learning Public Charter High School’s Santa Clarita and Canyon Country campuses recently participated in the 10th annual Be the Light night run in Valencia.	Oct. 1: Santa Clarita Planning Commission Regular Meeting The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers	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]