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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Vaccine Eligibility Expands; SCV Totals 27,259 Cases

Thursday, Apr 1, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 53 new deaths and 757 new cases of COVID-19, with 27,259 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,220,246 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 23,189 deaths. Starting...

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: 4 Million Vaccine Doses Administered in L.A. County; 27,227 Total SCV Cases

Wednesday, Mar 31, 2021

As Los Angeles County prepares to begin vaccinating residents 50 years and older on April 1 and residents 16 years and older starting April 15, Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Wednesday reported that more than 4,000,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to people countywide....

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: Hospitalizations Fall Below 700 for First Time Since October; 27,122 Total SCV Cases

Friday, Mar 26, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health on Friday confirmed 39 new deaths and 859 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 27,122 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Officials also announced that Friday marks the first time daily hospitalizations dropped under 700 since October of last year with 692 people...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Tops 23,000 Deaths; 27,090 Total SCV Cases

Thursday, Mar 25, 2021

Los Angeles County surpassed a devastating milestone Thursday losing more than 23,000 people to COVID-19. To date, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health identified 1,216,250 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 23,020 deaths. Public Health confirmed Thursday...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 147th Death at Henry Mayo; County Modifies Health, School Orders

Monday, Mar 22, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 9 new deaths, including one additional death at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and 516 new cases countywide of COVID-19, with 27,017 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The lower number of deaths and cases may reflect reporting delays...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: More than 3 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered in L.A. County; 26,944 total SCV Cases

Friday, Mar 19, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 60 new deaths and 756 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 26,944 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, nearly 3,235,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to people across Los Angeles County. Of those...

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Thursday COVID-19 Roundup: Businesses Urged to Continue Safety Protocols; SCV Cases Total 26,918

Thursday, Mar 18, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 88 new deaths and 933 new cases of COVID-19, with 26,918 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,212,586 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 22,664 deaths. There...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Set to Move into Red Tier Monday; 26,763 Total SCV Cases

Friday, Mar 12, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 101 new deaths and 947 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 26,763 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, the L.A. County Health Officer Order has been updated to closely align with the State’s re-opening framework as L.A....

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Wednesday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Expands Vaccine Eligibility; 26,666 Total SCV Cases

Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 119 new deaths and 1,514 new cases of COVID-19, with 26,666 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,206,713 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 22,213 deaths....

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: L.A. County Inching Closer to Less Restrictive Tier; 26,620 Total Cases in SCV

Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 70 new deaths and 1,337 new cases of COVID-19, with 26,620 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. To date, Public Health identified 1,205,276 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 22,099 deaths. Note:...

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Today in SCV History (Sept. 29) 1969 - College of the Canyons opens with first class of students in temporary quarters at Hart High School [story]	Today in SCV History (Sept. 28) 1987 - Slender-horned spineflower listed in Federal Register as endangered species [story]	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.