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1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]

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Friday COVID Roundup: Test, Mask, Stay Home When Sick

Friday, Dec 30, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 28 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,410 new cases countywide and 116 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,671, county case totals to 3,631,736 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Three Additional Deaths; 103 New Cases

Thursday, Dec 29, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday three additional deaths and 103 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 25 additional deaths and 3,968 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,643, county case totals to 3,628,357 and Santa...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Records 6,994 Cases, 39 Deaths Since Saturday

Tuesday, Dec 27, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 39 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 6,994 new cases countywide and 219 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over long holiday weekend. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,599, county case totals to 3,622,250 and Santa...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Total SCV Cases Top 96,000

Friday, Dec 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 23 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,006 new cases countywide and 93 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,561, county case totals to 3,598,453 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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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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Mpox Vaccine Availability Expands in L.A. County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has removed all eligibility requirements for the mpox vaccine, making it available to anyone needing protection against the disease without having to disclose any information on personal risk. While mpox cases have declined from their Summer 2022 peak,...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 21 New Deaths Countywide, 2,186 New Cases

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 21 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,186 new cases countywide and 433 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,492, county case totals to 3,606,007 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Cold Weather Alert Issued for Santa Clarita

Monday, Dec 19, 2022

The Los Angeles County Health Officer issued a Cold Weather Alert for Tuesday in the Santa Clarita Valley 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 (Antelope Valley)...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 211 New SCV Cases; Deaths Rise to 522

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday one additional death and 211 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 61 additional deaths and 6,807 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,471, county case totals to 3,605,228...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Total SCV COVID Cases Top 95,000

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 20 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,257 new cases countywide and 195 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,410, county case totals to 3,598,453 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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SoCalGas Update: Land Movement Likely Cause of Castaic Gas Line Rupture SoCalGas reports that the most likely cause of the natural gas pipeline rupture in Castaic near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place was land movement at the site of the break.	Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry 2026 Executive Board Announced The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced its newly elected Executive Board for 2026.	Happy New Year and Becoming Father Time The end of the year points out that time speeds up as you get older, or get bored, or think to much.	SCV Boys & Girls Club Holiday Luncheon Honoring Community Leaders, Club Impact Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon, bringing together volunteers, board members, employees and community partners to celebrate a year of impact and recognize those who help advance great futures for local youth.	CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period The California Highway Patrol is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1.	LADPH: 2026 Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training In 2025, 6,096 individuals completed the Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at community events and government staff trainings.
Jan. 9-12: I-405 Reduced to Three Lanes in Each Direction Through the Sepulveda Pass Caltrans has announced extended weekend lane reductions along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass from Friday, Jan. 9 through Monday, Jan. 12.	Jan. 1: Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon A Better World Running will host its Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 1 at West Creek Park 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.	Through Jan. 10: Recycle Live Christmas Trees Two Ways Santa Clarita residents are encouraged to drop off Christmas trees and wreaths at convenient locations for recycling. However, they can still recycle these items at home, curbside.	Jan. 8: SBDC Webinar on Business Laws for 2026 The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "California’s New 2026 Laws Every Small Business Owner Should Know" on Thursday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m.	Dec. 29-30: Cougar Holiday Classic, Watch Live All games of the Cougar Holiday Classic basketball tournament (Dec. 29-30) can be watched live on the Cougars Sports Network.	Dec. 29-30: Lane Closures Scheduled on I-5 in Castaic Area Caltrans has announced lane closures at various locations in both directions of Interstate 5 (I-5) near Castaic for pavement rehabilitation on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 29) 1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 28) 2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]	UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.	Kathryn Barger \| 2025 Year in Review At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.	Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.	City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.	Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 27) 1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]	Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.	Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.	CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026 The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.