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Friday COVID Roundup: County to Continue Vaccination, Booster Outreach for the Homeless

Friday, Oct 29, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Friday confirmed 25 new deaths and 1,333 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,394 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 25 new deaths reported today, seven people who passed away were over the age of 80, eight people who died were between...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Urges Those Eligible to Get Booster

Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021

Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Tuesday confirmed 20 new deaths and 827 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 37,178 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 20 new deaths reported today, four people who passed away were over the age of 80, six people who died were between the...

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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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LASD Seeks Public Help in Locating Missing Man, Lamonte Alan Oliney The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Lamonte Alan Oliney.	March 9: CSUN Amado Lecture to Discuss Meaningful Jewish-Catholic Relationships Rachel Kranson, director of Jewish studies and associate professor of religious studies at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the relationships between Jewish and Catholic communities for California State University, Northridge’s 13th Annual Maurice Amado Foundation Lecture in Jewish Ethics.	“Canyon Country History Captured” Exhibition at the Canyon Country Community Center The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to present "Canyon Country History Captured" by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, on display now through April 29, 2026, at the Canyon Country Community Center.	Registration Open for Short-Term Classes at College of the Canyons Registration remains open for more than 340 short-term classes still available during the College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester.	March 10: Registration Opens for City Spring Recreation Programs The city of Santa Clarita will open Spring Recreation Registration on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m., offering a wide variety of seasonal classes and programs, including Camp Clarita, Summer Youth Basketball and Primetime Preschool enrollment.	Update: Barricaded Suspect Safely Taken Into Custody in Saugus The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau personnel are responding to assist the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station with a barricaded male, adult armed suspect.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $10,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Club of SCV Kaiser Permanente recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley with a check presentation at the organization’s Newhall clubhouse, highlighting a continued investment in youth education and enrichment in the SCV. highlighting a continued investment in youth education and enrichment in the SCV.	Today in SCV History (March 4) <strong>1940</strong> - NYC premiere of "The Marines Fly High" starring Lucille Ball, filmed in Placerita Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank">story</a>] <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2676t.jpg" alt="Marines Fly High" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>	Volunteers Needed for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival The 30th Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is back in town and the city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success by assisting with different activities during the event.	March 5: Santa Clarita Parks Commission Meets for Overview of 2026 Events The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 to receive an overview on 2026 events planned by the city of Santa Clarita.	The Master’s Wins GSAC Basketball Championship The Master's University men's basketball team pulled off the most improbable win of the season, coming back from a 17-point deficit in the second half to win the GSAC Men's Basketball Championship 77-74 in The MacArthur Center on Monday, March 2.	Santa Clarita Ranks Sixth Nationally in Most Credit Cards Per Person WalletHub, a free personal finance app, reports the residents of Santa Clarita possess the sixth most credit cards per person in the United States.
Canyons Wins Women’s Meet, Sees High Marks from Men’s Squad at Cuyamaca Invite The College of the Canyons track and field teams combined for nearly 40 personal best times and marks during the annual Cuyamaca College Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 28 with the women's squad claiming its first team victory of the season.	March 28: Vine2Wine ‘A Mediterranean Toga Affair’ for Circle of Hope Circle of Hope’s most anticipated night of the year returns on Saturday, March 28, as Vine2Wine once again brings the community together for an evening of wine, cuisine and compassion.	Cougars’ Swim & Dive Teams Compete at Mt. SAC Invitational College of the Canyons swimming and diving competed at the two-day Mt. San Antonio College Invitational Feb. 27-28, with the Cougars turning in a number of strong individual performances.	Ken Striplin \| Two New Events Celebrating Spring Innovation guides how Santa Clarita brings the community together through its events and programming. Each year, the city introduces new ways to engage residents and highlight what makes Santa Clarita unique.	March 11: Free Business Webinar, ‘Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs,’ Part 1 The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: A 2-Part Workshop Series." Part 1, "Business Structure – Choosing Smart from the Start," will be presented on Wednesday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	March 17: Family Promise of SCV Fundraising Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley is holding a Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle fundraiser with a live drawing scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.
CSUN Formally Opens Valera NEST, CSU Student Resource Center University and government officials formally cut the ribbon today for California State University, Northridge’s Valera NEST, a first-of-its-kind resource center in the CSU system that provides basic needs services such as food, clothing and wellness to students in a centralized location on campus.	California Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship Program California Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering paid professional experience for Santa Clarita Valley college students.	March 3: Summer Operating Hours for Placerita Canyon Natural Area, Nature Center Starting Tuesday, March 3, Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center will have updated summer operating hours.	March 19: VIA Cocktails & Conservation with Councilwoman Marsha McLean The Valley Industry Association will host "VIA Cocktails & Conversation: An Evening with Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean" on Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7 p.m.	SCV Water Board Approves Establishing Penalties for Water Theft From Fire Hydrants At its Feb. 17, regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors approved an ordinance establishing penalties relating to water theft from fire hydrants as well as corresponding revisions to its Customer Service Policy.	March 22: SCAA Call to Artists ‘Rustic Roots, The California West’ Deadline The Santa Clarita Artists Association is holding a call for artists for "Rustic Roots: The California West" art exhibit. Entry Deadline is Sunday, March 22.