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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: County Begins Administering COVID Vaccine Boosters for All Three FDA-Approved Vaccines to Residents; SCV Cases Total 36,989

Friday, Oct 22, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 15 new deaths and 1,227 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,989 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 15 new deaths reported today, five people who passed away were over the age of 80, five people who died were between the...

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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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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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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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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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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: County Continues to See Downward Trend in Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths; Cases Total 36,108 in SCV

Tuesday, Oct 5, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 35 new deaths and 964 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 36,108 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Los Angeles County continues to see a downward trend in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. On Sept. 27, the County’s 7-day...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: Henry Mayo Officials Confirm 172nd Death; 35,920 Total SCV Cases

Friday, Oct 1, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 20 new deaths and 1,485 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 35,920 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Additionally, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed one new death, bringing the total number of deaths to 172 since the...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: Public Health Reports Cases Among Students, School Staff Declining; 35,725 Total SCV Cases

Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 29 new deaths and 1,147 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 35,725 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 29 new deaths reported today, six people who passed away were over the age of 80, nine people who died were between the...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: County Announces Pfizer Booster Available to Eligible Residents; 35,524 Total SCV Cases

Friday, Sep 24, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 32 new deaths and 1,571 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 35,524 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Additionally, Public Health announced that eligible Los Angeles County residents can begin receiving their booster doses at any...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: Officials Confirm 167th Death at Henry Mayo; 35,326 Total SCV Cases

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 32 new deaths and 1,238 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 35,326 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Additionally, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed one new death bringing the total deaths since the pandemic began...

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Today in SCV History (April 25) 1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]	State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.	Ocean Water Warning for April 24 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:	May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all.	Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide.	June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.	CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.	Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.	May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9.	Today in SCV History (April 24) 1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]	Kathryn Barger \| Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.	Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.	COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.	Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.	May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.	Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.	May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.	Today in SCV History (April 23) 1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]	DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.	April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.	Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.