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January 6

1800 - Teuteu, 34, wife of village captain, baptized (as Tomasa) at S.F. Mission; born at Tochonanga (Eternal Valley area) in 1766, before Europeans arrived [record]

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High Bacterial Levels Prompt Ocean Water Warning for L.A. County Beaches

Thursday, Feb 9, 2023

File photo Santa Monica Beach. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the following Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters. These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards...

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Recent Rainfall Prompts Ocean Water Advisory for All L.A. County Beaches

Monday, Jan 30, 2023

File photo: Dockweiler State Beach. Photo courtesy: California State Parks/Brian Baer. Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, is cautioning residents that bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain...

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Water Use Warning Issued Again for Two L.A. County Beaches

Thursday, Jun 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey and Santa Monica Pier to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters. These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last...

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Beaches in L.A., Ventura Counties to Close for Holiday Weekend

Friday, Jul 3, 2020

At the direction of the Department of Public Health, all Los Angeles County beaches will be closed this weekend, resulting in the closure of all lifeguard towers. The Public Health Officer’s order closes all beaches, bike paths and beach access points in L.A. County from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3,...

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Beach Water Use Advisory in Effect Through Thursday

Monday, May 18, 2020

Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, has issued a beach water use advisory that will be in effect through at least 7 a.m. Thursday. is cautioning residents that bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and...

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L.A. County Closes Beaches, Trailheads, Piers, Beach Bike Paths

Friday, Mar 27, 2020

Los Angeles County Public Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis has closed beaches, beach bathrooms, piers, promenades, beach bike paths and beach access points in the county in an increased effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. These sets of closures are in addition to the previously announced closures of...

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Advisory Issued for all LA County Beaches Until Sunday

Thursday, Dec 6, 2018

Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, is cautioning residents who are planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers. Bacteria, chemicals, debris,...

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Beach Use Advisory Issued In Light of Rainfall

Monday, Feb 20, 2017

Because of the recent rainfall, the County Interim Health Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, is cautioning residents who are planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers. Bacteria, debris,...

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Beach Use Advisory in Effect for All L.A. County Beaches

Thursday, Jan 19, 2017

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Advisory for L.A. County Beaches in Effect Until Jan. 8

Thursday, Jan 5, 2017

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Jan. 8: Ceremony Honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian A memorial highway dedication ceremony honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the site of Kuredjian’s memorial on Poe Parkway and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.	Princess Cruises Announces Diamond Anniversary Voyage Princess Cruises, known around the world as “The Love Boat,” is celebrating six decades of delivering dream vacations and happiness to millions of cruisers with a special 14 day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on Dec. 6.	High Wind Warning, Dust Advisory for SCV The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings throughout Southern California, including the Santa Clarita Valley.	Feb. 4: Latino Business Alliance Café con Leche The Latino Business Alliance will host a Café con Leche, 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Funburger, 23460 Cinema Drive, Unit J, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.	COC Splits Tourney Games, Falls in Championship Round of Cougar Holiday Classic College of the Canyons mens basketball split its two games of the 34th Annual Cougar Holiday Classic, topping Orange Coast College on day one before falling to tourney champions Mt. San Antonio College in the finale.	Valladares Announces Committee Assignments for Legislative Session California State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced her eight committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session, including being asked to serve as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Governmental Organization, the Health Committee and the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
CHP’S New Year’s Crackdown Nets Arrests, Highlights Traffic Dangers The California Highway Patrol wrapped up its New Year’s Maximum Enforcement Period with 481 DUI arrests during the 30 hour campaign, averaging one arrest every four minutes.	Feb. 21: VIA Cyber Crime the Invisible Threat Luncheon Join VIA and leading experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for a Cyber Crime the Invisible Threat luncheon presentation, Friday, Feb. 21 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the College of the Canyons Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center.	SCV Chamber Announces Business Choice Award Honorees The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 businesses award recipients who will be honored at the 2025 Awards and Installation beginning with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception Friday, Jan. 31, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.	Jan. 6-12: Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of four productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Jan. 6 to Sunday, Jan. 12.	Ken Striplin \| New Year, New Community Center! Located at Valencia Summit Park in the former YMCA building, the 12,000-square-foot Valencia Community Center is officially open for residents to visit.	Jan. 20: Join The City’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite 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.
Today in SCV History (Jan. 6) 1800 - Teuteu, 34, wife of village captain, baptized (as Tomasa) at S.F. Mission; born at Tochonanga (Eternal Valley area) in 1766, before Europeans arrived [record]	Today in SCV History (Jan. 5) 1875 - Tiburcio Vasquez murder trial opens in San Jose [story]	Today in SCV History (Jan. 4) 1909 - Deputy Constable Charles A. De Moranville shot to death after responding to a Newhall bar fight. Prosecution fails to make its case and the killer walks [story]	CSUN Ties School Record for Threes in 95-65 Win at Fullerton California State University, Northridge Men's Basketball knocked down 17 threes, tying a school record for a game, in a 95-65 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Thursday, Jan. 2 at Titan Gym.	Castaic Animal Care Center Seeks Volunteers The County of Los Angeles’ Department of Animal Care and Control relies on volunteer support from the community to provide the additional public service and animal care programs that are vital to a healthy community.	Jan. 9: Arts Commission to Discuss Agreement with Santa Clarita PAC The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.
March 15: 2025 Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture, Bus Tour The 2025 Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture and Bus Tour will be held Saturday, March 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society.	As Whooping Cough Cases Increase, CDPH Encourages Tdap Vaccination California is experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread through coughing and can cause severe illness, especially in infants.	UPDATE: LASD Computer Dispatch System Back with ‘Temporary Fix’ The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that it's Computer Aided Dispatch system failed on New Year's Eve at around 8 p.m. The system has been down for more than 48 hours, but LASD has assured the public the department is working to restore the system.	Jan. 4: City Issues Traffic Alert for Work Zone on Orchard Village Road The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert starting Saturday, Jan. 4. The city will begin the installation of small dividers designed to create a dedicated, safe lane for bikers and pedestrians on Orchard Village Road.	Jan. 13: Winter Adult Flag Football League Registration Open Registration is open for the Winter 2025 Adult 7-on-7 Flag Football League which will have its first meeting 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Feb. 23: Mardi Gras Madness 10K/5K/1K to Benefit SOAR The members of the Santa Clarita Track Club and Westfield Valencia Town Center will present the 15th annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K and Mini Madness 1K, benefiting Students Off And Running of Santa Clarita 7 a.m.-noon Sunday, Feb. 23 at Valencia Town Center in Valencia, 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.