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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: 3rd Dose for COVID Vaccine Approved for Certain Immunocompromised Residents; SCV Cases Total 31,541

Friday, Aug 13, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 19 new deaths and 3,810 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 31,588 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Additionally, following the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approval of an additional...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: Hospitalizations in L.A. County Nearly Double in 2 Weeks; SCV Cases Total 31,090

Monday, Aug 9, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Monday confirmed six new deaths and 2,919 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 31,090 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend. Of the six new deaths reported today,...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: County Launches New Round of Public Health Ambassador Program for Students, Parents; SCV Cases Total 30,692

Friday, Aug 6, 2021

On Friday, Los Angeles County Public Health officials confirmed 17 new deaths and 3,930 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 30,692 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The high number of new cases reflects significant increases in screening testing at businesses and schools. Of the 17 new deaths...

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Tuesday COVID-19 Roundup: 30,273 Total SCV Cases; Public Health to Host Virtual Town Hall on Schools Wednesday

Tuesday, Aug 3, 2021

On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Public Health officials confirmed 20 new deaths and 2,293 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 30,273 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 20 new deaths reported today, five people who passed away were over the age of 80, six people who passed were between...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: COVID-Related Hospitalizations in LA County Nearly Doubled in 2 Weeks; SCV Cases Total 29,518

Monday, Jul 26, 2021

On Monday, Los Angeles County Public Health officials confirmed four new deaths and 1,966 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 29,518 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The number of cases and deaths likely reflect reporting delays over the weekend. Driven by the more aggressive Delta variant,...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: County Reports Over 3,000 New COVID-19 Cases for First Time Since February 13; Henry Mayo Reports Highest Hospitalizations since March

Friday, Jul 23, 2021

On Friday, Los Angeles County Public Health officials confirmed seven new deaths and 3,058 new cases of COVID-19, marking the third day in a row with more than 2,500 cases reported in a day. Over the last four days more than 10,000 cases were reported. To date, the Santa Clarita Valley has had a total...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: Public Health Reports Hospitalization Rates Increased in LA County; 28,956 Total Cases in SCV

Monday, Jul 19, 2021

On Monday, Los Angeles County Public Health officials confirmed two new deaths and 1,233 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 28,956 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Public Health reported a significant increase in the number of people hospitalized each day for COVID-19 illness. There are...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: Masking Indoors Becomes Effective Saturday Night; 28,760 Total SCV Cases

Friday, Jul 16, 2021

On Friday, Los Angeles County Public Health officials confirmed six new death and 1,902 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 28,760 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Public Health said the county continues to see alarming trends of increased community spread. As of July 9, 2021, the 7-day daily...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: County Sees Increase in COVID-19 Outbreaks; 28,578 Total SCV Cases

Monday, Jul 12, 2021

On Monday, Los Angeles County Public Health officials confirmed one new death and 1,059 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 28,578 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, Public Health reported it is currently investigating 55 ongoing outbreaks which is a 25% increase from the 44 ongoing...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: Public Health Reports New Cases Doubled; SCV Cases Total 28,475

Friday, Jul 9, 2021

On Friday, Los Angeles County Public Health officials confirmed five new deaths and a doubling of new cases in a week with 1,107 new cases of COVID-19 countywide. Last Friday, Public Health reported 549 COVID-19 cases. Public Health also reported 28,475 total cases of COVID-19 in the Santa Clarita...

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Wildfires Burn in Pacific Palisades, Altadena A wildfire in Los Angeles's Pacific Palisades neighborhood, driven by extreme winds, rapidly grew to more than 3,000 acres on Tuesday, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate the affluent enclave overlooking the Pacific Ocean.	Barger Proclaims Local Emergency for Windstorm As extremely strong winds continue to pose widespread risk of power outages, wildfires, and other hazards, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has signed an emergency proclamation to bolster response and recovery work.	Jan. 8: Ceremony at SCV Sheriff’s Station Honors Deputy ‘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.	California DMV Invites Public to Mobile Driver’s License Hackathon Public Briefing The California Department of Motor Vehicles will host a public briefing on Jan. 10, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM, to highlight insights and outcomes from its 2024 Mobile Driver’s License Hackathons.	Jan.16: Homeless Initiative Seeks Community Input for 2025-26 Draft Funding The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative invites the community to attend a webinar about its Draft Funding Recommendations for addressing and preventing homelessness in Fiscal Year 2025-26.	Jan. 14: Fostering Youth Independence Kicks off New Year With Opportunity to Become Ally to a Local Foster Youth Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is kicking off the new year with a training session for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
DMV Industry Business Customers To Now Use Online Payment Channel The California Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that industry business customers, including registration services and vehicle dealerships, currently “posting fees” (a type of payment-only transaction) at an Industry Business Center (IBC) or other DMV office will instead be required to use the DMV’s Vehicle Industry Services online channel.	Longest-Serving COC Employee Retires After 44 Years of Service Mojdeh Mahn, associate dean of learning resources and director of The Learning Center (TLC) at College of the Canyons, remembers the first time she stepped foot on campus as a 17-year-old.	Barger Issues Statement on Upcoming Windstorm and High Fire Risk Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement this morning, as Los Angeles County braces for a significant and widespread windstorm beginning today and lasting for two days:	Jan. 12: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Boy on the Run’ Congregation Beth Shalom invites the community to its showing of "Boy on the Run" on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in the CBS Social Hall, 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Supes Unanimously Approve Day of Mourning for Late President Jimmy Carter The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to declare Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.	CSUN Prof’s Research Offers Glimpse of Life for Early Europeans More Than 40,000 Years Ago Carefully sorting through the detritus — mostly animal bones — of an archaeological excavation that took place in Germany in the 1930s, California State University, Northridge anthropologist Hélène Rougier found inches-long bone fragments that offer a glimpse of what life was like for early modern humans more than 40,000 years ago.
Jan. 7-8: High Winds Mean High Fire Danger With critical fire weather conditions and a major wind event forecasted to affect Southern California from the afternoon on Jan. 7 through Jan. 8, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout Los Angeles County.	TMU Swim defeats Westmont in Tight Duel The Master's University men's and women's swim teams began the spring semester with strong performances at the Westmont vs. TMU Dual Meet Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4.	TMU drops GSAC opener to Hope International The Master's University men's basketball team lost its conference opener on the road to Hope International 82-64 Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4.	Cougars Close Out Non-Conference Schedule with 83-77 Victory at L.A. Pierce College of the Canyons men's basketball played to an 83-77 road victory at L.A. Pierce College on Saturday, Jan. 4 to close out its non-conference schedule in winning fashion.	Today in SCV History (Jan. 7) 1943 - Actor William S. Hart announces intent to bequeath Newhall estate to the public [story]	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.