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1921 - William S. Hart (57) marries actress Winifred Westover (23) [story]

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Cold Weather Alert Issued for SCV

Monday, Feb 20, 2023

The Los Angeles County Health Officer is issuing a Cold Weather Alert for the Santa Clarita Valley Wednesday through Saturday due to the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures. Wind chill temperatures are expected to be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Affected areas include: Lancaster...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 134 New SCV Cases; Three Additional Deaths

Monday, Jan 9, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday three additional deaths and 134 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 61 additional deaths and 5,184 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,867, county case totals to 3,652,052...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 88 New SCV Cases

Thursday, Jan 5, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday no additional deaths and 88 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 28 additional deaths and 3,602 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,783, county case totals to 3,644,850 and Santa...

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County Anti-Racism, Diversity, & Inclusion Initiative Ask For Public Input

Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023

The LA County Prevention Services Task Force, which is supported by the Anti-Racism, Diversity, & Inclusion Initiative, is currently engaged in a multi-departmental, Countywide process to reimagine LA County’s prevention systems and services. This effort spans across physical and mental...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 86 New SCV Cases

Thursday, Dec 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday no additional deaths and 86 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 25 additional deaths and 3,084 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,539, county case totals to 3,612,321 cases and...

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Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022

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: BEACH AREAS WARNINGS: -Topsail Street extension in Venice -Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach -Topanga Canyon Beach...

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Youth Basketball Returns to Castaic Sports Complex

Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022

Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation is collaborating with the Los Angeles Clippers and Jr. Clippers to provide our participants additional benefits, including youth basketball at the Castaic Sports Complex. L.A. County is offering youth and girls basketball leagues, ages 3 to 15 (ages vary by location). Registration...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: One New SCV Death; 127 New Cases

Thursday, Dec 1, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday one additional death and 127 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 14 additional deaths and 4,493 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,199, county case totals to 3,547,200 and Santa...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Three New SCV Deaths; 165 New Cases

Monday, Nov 28, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday three additional deaths and 165 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 15 additional deaths and 5,414 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,171, county case totals to 3,535,493...

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County Shares Plan For Homeless Initiative Spending

Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022

After extensive community and stakeholder engagement, the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative shared its $598.4 million draft funding recommendations for fiscal year 2023-24. It is the first set of funding recommendations to reflect the County’s New Framework to End Homelessness, approved by...

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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.	Canyons Features Six Players on All-Conference Squad College of the Canyons women's volleyball was recognized with six players named to the all-conference team, with freshman Katelyn Nelson and sophomore Morgan Dumlao both taking home All-Western State Conference, South Division First-Team awards.