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1993 - Hart High grad Dee Dee Myers (1979) becomes first female White House press secretary [story]

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L.A. County Beach Water Use Advisory in Effect until Thursday

Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022

Because of the recent rainfall in Southern California Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, is cautioning residents that bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas in Los Angeles County are likely to contaminate ocean waters...

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Tuesday Air Quality in SCV: Unhealthy for Sensitive People

Monday, Jun 22, 2020

Tuesday air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley, according to a South Coast Air Quality Management District forecast. Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH advises people living or working in the area with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory...

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Beach Water Use Advisory in Effect Through Thursday

Monday, May 18, 2020

Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, has issued a beach water use advisory that will be in effect through at least 7 a.m. Thursday. is cautioning residents that bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and...

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Beach Water Use Advisory Extended to Wednesday

Monday, Feb 11, 2019

Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, is cautioning residents planning to visit county beaches to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers. The advisory will be in effect until at least Wednesday,...

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Cold Weather Alert Extended for AV, Local Mountains

Monday, Jan 14, 2019

Following a National Weather Service forecast for low temps in the Los Angeles County mountain areas and the Antelope Valley, where wind chill temperatures are expected to dip below 32 degrees, county Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, has extended last week’s cold weather alert. The alert is...

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Cold Weather Alert Extended for Antelope Valley, LA Mountains

Friday, Jan 4, 2019

Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, has extended a cold weather alert for the Antelope Valley and Los Angeles-area mountains following the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures there through Thursday. Wind chill temperatures are expected to dip below 32 degrees...

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Cold Weather Alert Thursday, Rain Forecast for Weekend

Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019

Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, has extended a cold weather alert for the Santa Clarita Valley and other areas of the county following the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures this week and rain this weekend. Wind chill temperatures are expected to dip below...

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Jan. 21: Normal Operations Resume at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall The Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs will resume normal operations at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall (1816 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, California, 90015) on Tuesday, Jan. 21.	L.A. Public Health Windblown Dust, Ash Advisory The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a windblown dust and ash advisory following strong Santa Ana winds expected to affect the region through Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 p.m.	Defense Stepped Up in Mustangs Win over BenU The Master's University men's basketball defense stepped up in the final moments of the game to get an 80-72 conference road win over Benedictine Mesa Thursday night, Jan. 16.	TMU Women’s Hoops Gets Road Win over Redhawks Three different players each scored 17 points and the team shot nearly 50 percent from the field as The Master's University women's basketball team defeated Benedictine Mesa 83-71 Thursday night, Jan. 16 in Mesa, Ariz.	Canyons Can’t Get Past No. 5 Citrus College College of the Canyons men's basketball had four players reach double-digits but it wasn't enough to keep pace with No. 5 state-ranked Citrus College in a 111-77 road affair Wednesday night, Jan. 15.	Ceja, Saridin Shine, Cougars Fall at Citrus College of the Canyons women's basketball is still looking for its first conference victory after its 75-54 road loss at Citrus College on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
County Warns: Dangerous Santa Ana Winds, Extreme Fire Weather Ahead of another forecasted Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag warning and extreme fire weather, Los Angeles County is asking the public to prepare.	Today in SCV History (Jan. 20) 1993 - Hart High grad Dee Dee Myers (1979) becomes first female White House press secretary [story]	Today in SCV History (Jan. 19) 1967 - Original airing of Star Trek "Arena" Episode: Kirk battles the Gorn commander (Saugus resident Bobby Clark) at Vasquez Rocks [watch]	Today in SCV History (Jan. 18) 1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]	Jan. 26: Fritz Coleman’s ‘Unassisted Living’ to Benefit Wildfire Recovery Fund Fritz Coleman’s show "Unassisted Living," in Residency at the El Oortal Monroe Forum in North Hollywood, will be performed on Sunday, Jan. 26 t0 benefit the California Community Foundation Wildlife Recovery Fund with 100% of all profits raised donated to the fund.	Jan. 22: COC Board Business Meeting The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 3 p.m.
State Executive Order Waives CEQA, Coastal Act for Reconstruction	LASD Reports 17 Still Missing in L.A. Area Wildfires The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau continues its dedicated efforts to locate individuals reported missing following the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires.	‘West Side Story’ Opens at the Canyon Theatre Guild The Canyon Theatre Guild opens the Broadway musical, "West Side Story" on Saturday, Jan. 18 on stage at the community theater in Old Town Newhall.	Jordan Meraz Named Hart Director of Technology Services The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Jordan Meraz as the new Director of Technology Services.	Red Cross Offers Financial Assistance to Fire Victims The American Red Cross is offering financial assistance for families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Los Angeles County wildfires. Assistance available to those affected by Eaton, Palisades, Hurst and Kenneth fires.	Repopulation Efforts in Eaton, Palisades Fire Areas, 27 Fire Deaths Reported Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that containment efforts continue for all three activie fires still burning in Southern California.
Newhall Escrow Changes Hands Newhall Escrow, founded in 1963, has announced its acquisition by Santa Clarita Valley real estate professional Christian Lazore.	County DA Charges Nine with Crimes During Wildfires Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman has announced that charges have been filed against eight additional individuals in connection with eight alleged crimes committed during Los Angeles County’s devastating wildfires.	Vince Ferry Named Hart Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Vince Ferry as the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services on Wednesday, Jan. 15.	Officials Announce Efforts to Protect Wildfire Victims from Insurance Fraud California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman have announced a rapid response effort to prevent and prosecute insurance fraud targeting wildfire survivors.	Today in SCV History (Jan. 17) 1994, 4:31 a.m. - Magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake rocks Santa Clarita Valley [video]	New Commissioners Appointed by Santa Clarita City Council At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Santa Clarita City Council appointed a number of individuals to fill vacancies on city commissions.