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

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May 9: The 49th Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo ‘Drive Safe’ Golf Classic

Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022

Spring is in full swing and that means the signature fundraising event of the year for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia is around the corner. The 49th Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo “Drive Safe” Golf Classic will take place on Monday, May 9 at the Oaks Club at Valencia. All proceeds raised...

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Henry Mayo Promotes Robert Pretzlaff, MD to Senior Vice President

Robert Pretzlaff, M.D., M.B.A, has been promoted to Senior Vice President at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and has taken on the role of Chief Clinical Officer in addition to his current role as Chief Medical officer. Pretzlaff joined Henry Mayo in April of 2021 as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. “Dr....

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: County Expands ‘Test to Treat’ Program

Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 17 additional deaths and 789 cases, with 20 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,739, county case totals to 2,838,442 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals to 72,431 since...

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Friday COVID Roundup: County Cases Increase, 34 New Cases in SCV

Friday, Apr 1, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 16 additional deaths, 1,167 new positive cases countywide, with 34 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,683, county case totals to 2,834,317 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Henry Mayo Announces Appointments of New Board Chair, Member

Thursday, Mar 31, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has announced a new chair for its board of directors and a new member of the board. Chris Luechtefeld was confirmed as Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board chair at the board’s March meeting. Luechtefeld replaces Mark Chamberlain, who has served as chair since March 2020 and...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 26 New SCV Cases, 72,287 Total to Date

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 16 additional deaths, 784 new positive cases countywide, with 26 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,669, county case totals to 2,833,206 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday’s COVID Roundup: SCV Cases Total 72,261

Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 29 additional deaths and an additional 587 positive cases Wednesday, with 38 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,655, county case totals to 2,832,706 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Tuesday COVID Update: Second Booster Shots Available March 30 in L.A. County

Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday seven additional deaths and 541 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 16 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,626, county case totals to 2,831,655 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 229th Death

Monday, Mar 28, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional death from COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total to 229 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Michael Crawford confirmed. The hospital currently has zero tests pending, one patient in the hospital, a total of 2,222 patients who have been treated and...

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Friday COVID Roundup: 21 Deaths, 889 New Cases in County, 23 Cases in SCV

Friday, Mar 25, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 21 additional deaths and 889 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 23 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,576, county case totals to 2,829,091 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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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.	Ocean Water Warning for Sept. 25 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Court Won’t Move AV Sex Offender’s Hearing to AV A hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court for Christopher Hubbart, known as the "Pillowcase Rapist," scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Hollywood Courthouse, will not be relocated to the Antelope Valley.	Oct. 1: SCV Water Holds Regular Board Meeting Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1. The special meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Administration Building.	CSUN Houses Major Guitar Music Research Archive California State University, Northridge, is home to the International Guitar Research Archives, one of the largest guitar-related archives in the world.	Health Officials Probing Nearby Case of Dengue Fever The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a new case of locally acquired dengue in a resident of Panorama City.	Oct. 5: Valencia High to Host RAGNAROK Marching Band Clinic The Valencia High School Marching Band & Color Guard is pleased to announce RAGNAROK, a Western Band Association SoCal Marching Band Clinic taking place on Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Santa Clarita.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 25) 1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]