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L.A. County Surpasses 10,000 Daily COVID-19 Cases for the First Time; Hospitalizations Continue to Surge

Sunday, Dec 6, 2020

L.A. County shattered the previous record for the highest daily number of new cases on Sunday by surpassing 10,000 COVID-19 cases reported in a day. Nearly every day this week the county surpassed all-time highs for the daily number of new cases and the number of people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. –...

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COVID-19: California Hits 1 Million Cases

Friday, Nov 13, 2020

It took California less than a year to reach 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, and as large swaths of the Golden State are steeped in widespread infection, experts say the worst is yet to come here and across the nation. It took California about 240 days to confirm its one million cases according to...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: 44 New Deaths in L.A. County; California Deaths Hit New Single-Day Record

Friday, Jul 24, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday confirmed 44 new deaths and 1,949 new cases of COVID-19, with 4,099 cases confirmed to date in the SCV, including 1,928 in the city of Santa Clarita. The lower number of new countywide cases is, in part, due to lab results reporting delays...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: 15 Cases of MIS-C in Kids, 2,885 New COVID Cases in L.A. County

Friday, Jul 17, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday confirmed 62 new deaths and 2,885 new cases of COVID-19, with a total of 3,868 COVID-19 cases confirmed in the SCV to date, including 1,743 in the city of Santa Clarita. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 7,477 new cases in the county....

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 38th SCV Death as State, County Roll Back Re-Openings

Monday, Jul 13, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed 2,593 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 new deaths due to the virus countywide, as Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported its 15th death, bringing the Santa Clarita Valley’s total to 38 fatalities. L.A. County also modified its Health...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: Total 3,003 Cases in SCV, Including 1,050 in City

Friday, Jun 26, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday confirmed 1,809 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 new deaths due to the virus countywide, with a total of 3,003 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the Santa Clarita Valley since the pandemic began, 26 more cases than Thursday. The SCV total includes...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 85,942 Total Cases in L.A. County, 2,863 in SCV

Monday, Jun 22, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed 2,571 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 new deaths due to the virus countywide, with a total of 2,863 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the Santa Clarita Valley since the pandemic began. It’s the third day in a week L.A. County...

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Sunday COVID-19 Roundup: 1,081 Cases in SCV, 92,710 Statewide

Sunday, May 24, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Sunday 940 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths due to the virus countywide, with a total of 1,081 cases reported in the Santa Clarita Valley since the pandemic began. The county reported 18 new COVID-19 cases in the SCV, but no new deaths....

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 962 Cases, 1 New Death in SCV

Monday, May 18, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed 477 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 new deaths due to the virus countywide, with a total of 962 cases reported and one new fatality in the Santa Clarita Valley. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported another death due to COVID-19 late...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 8) 1941 - Julius Dietzmann family of Castaic arrested as German enemy aliens [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 7) 1921 - William S. Hart (57) marries actress Winifred Westover (23) [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 6) 1864 - Actor William S. Hart born in Newburgh, New York [Hart Index]	West Coast Health Alliance Recommends Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns The West Coast Health Alliance strongly supports that hepatitis B vaccination continue to be routinely offered to all newborns, with the first dose of the vaccine given within 24 hours of birth for newborns weighing at least 4 pounds, 7 ounces, followed by completion of the vaccine series.	Los Angeles County Sees Sharp Decline in Overdose Deaths Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman has credited the combined efforts of law enforcement, public health leaders, educators and community advocates, along with his office’s sustained campaign to expose the dangers of fentanyl, for driving a historic 22 percent decline in overdose and poisoning deaths across Los Angeles County.	Dec. 14: Sidewalk Poetry 2026 Deadline to Submit Poets, dreamers and storytellers, the deadline for the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Project is on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Dec. 7: Bring Pets for Free Photos with Santa at Locale Studios Rock Bottom Media and JMV Productions will host free photos with Santa for the whole family including pets, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Locale Studios.	Dec. 11: ‘Artmas: After Dark, After Hours’ Popup Art Show in Old Town Newhall Weird Gallery presents Artmas: After Dark, After Hours, a student‑led art show featuring College of the Canyons and California Institute of the Arts students.	Holiday Magic Lights Up Central Park The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park.	Dec. 13: Lucky Luke Brewing, Good Vibes Ugly Sweater Holiday Market Lucky Luke Brewing and Good Vibes Events L.A. presents its Ugly Sweater Holiday Market, 3-8 p.m. Saturday Dec.13 at Lucky Luke Brewing, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.	Dec. 9: City Council to Install New Mayor in Annual Reorganization The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a Special Meeting in open session on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall to conduct the annual Council Reorganization event, when the gavel will be passed to a new mayor.	Dec. 18: Sky Zone Trampoline Park Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Sky Zone Trampoline Park will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at 26573 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
LASD Asks for the Public’s Help in Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person John L Brown.	Foothill League Soccer: Hart, Saugus Rolling Last week we kicked off the boys and girls Foothill League soccer seasons, noting that there were a number of league games coming up on Dec. 2 and 4. Now that those have been contested, here is where things stand:	Today in SCV History (Dec. 5) 1938 - County Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic, later called Pitchess Detention Center [story]	Explore ‘Let Go’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4, at the Canyon Country Community Center.	MESA Celebrates 25 Years of Student Success at COC College of the Canyons celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement program on Tuesday, Nov. 25, with an event held in the Aliso Hall courtyard.	Kaiser Presents $10,000 Community Health Grant to SUSD Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to honor its outstanding achievement in health education; all 15 SUSD district schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
JCI Santa Clarita Seeks Volunteers for Annual Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive JCI Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers to support its annual Santa’s Helpers program, a beloved community tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.	Dec. 5-11: ‘Fatherless No More’ Begins Oscar Campaign at Laemmle "Fatherless No More" is a new faith-based documentary that has been officially accepted for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run at the Laemmle Theater in Old Town Newhall.	Dec. 6: ‘Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing!’ The Master's University will present "Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing" on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in The Master’s University Music Recital Hall on the college campus is Placerita Canyon.	Dec. 10: Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.	Canyons Cross Country Teams Combine for 10 All-WSC Selections College of the Canyons cross country had a combined 10 student-athletes earn All-Western State Conference honors for the 2025 season, with all seven members of the women's team earning recognition.	Canyons Football Sees Eight Earn SCFA All-League Recognition College of the Canyons had eight players earn Southern California Football Association (SCFA) All-League awards, with three players recognized as First-Team selections.