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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]

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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 (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.	Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.	Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Marcia Mayeda \| Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.	Ken Striplin \| Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.	Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.	Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.	L.A. County Unveils $45.4B Recommended Budget	April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.	LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.	Wilk’s Animal Shelter Overcrowding Bill Moves to Appropriations Committee	Today in SCV History (April 22) 1974 - Gov. Ronald Reagan speaks at dedication of COC's first permanent building, the William G. Bonelli Instructional Resource Center [story]	Today in SCV History (April 21) 1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]	Today in SCV History (April 20) 1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.	SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.	May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.	May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.	L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.	Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.