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1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]

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Monday COVID Roundup: 1,532 Cases and 22 Deaths Countywide

Monday, Oct 17, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday no additional deaths and 54 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with a total of 22 deaths and 1,532 new cases countywide. 1,532 new COVID-19 cases weekend breakdown: Monday, Oct. 3: NA Sunday, Oct. 2: 459 Saturday,...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Seven Day Average Case Count Continues Decline

Friday, Oct 14, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 15 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,329 new cases countywide and 38 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,811, county case totals to 3,470,848 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 1,374 New Positive Cases and 13 New Deaths in County

Thursday, Oct 13, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 35 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 13 deaths and 1,374 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,797, county case totals to 3,469,663 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Two Additional SCV Deaths; 85 New Cases

Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday two additional deaths from COVID-19 and 85 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with a total of 32 deaths and 3,076 new cases countywide. New COVID-19 cases weekend breakdown: Tuesday, Oct. 11: 462 Monday, Oct. 10:...

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Friday COVID Roundup: 1,336 Cases Countywide, 45 Cases in SCV

Friday, Oct 7, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 11 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,336 new cases countywide and 45 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,740, county case totals to 3,464,157 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 68 New SCV Cases; Two Additional Deaths

Thursday, Oct 6, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday two additional COVID-19 deaths and 68 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 12 deaths and 1,822 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,730, county case totals to 3,462,836...

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Supervisors Approve $144 million in Safe Clean Water Funding

Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today awarded $144 million in Safe Clean Water funding, including 24 new infrastructure projects, 17 scientific studies, and various watershed area resources designed to increase the region’s water resiliency. Measure W: The Safe Clean Water Program was approved...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 1,133 New Cases in County, 12 Deaths Includes Child

Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 12 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,133 new cases countywide and 28 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,709, county case totals to 3,459,997 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 48 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths

Monday, Oct 3, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday no additional deaths and 48 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with a total of 29 deaths and 2,615 new cases countywide. New COVID-19 cases weekend breakdown: Monday, Oct. 3: 473 Sunday, Oct. 2: 899 Saturday, Oct....

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Friday COVID Roundup: Seven Day Average of County Case Counts Declines 8 Percent

Friday, Sep 30, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed six new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,682 new cases countywide and 100 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,603, county case totals to 3,456,407 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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More Rain to Arrive in SCV, Agua Dulce Canyon Road Reopens The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather warning for the Santa Clarita Valley.	Jan. 4: Saugus Cafe to Close, Oldest Restaurant in Los Angeles County A sign taped to the door of the Saugus Cafe on Railroad Avenue in Saugus informed guests that the historic, 139-year-old restaurant would cease operations on Sunday, Jan. 4.	Creative Entrepreneurs Sought as Speakers for Business for Artists Event Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs: The Fifth Annual Business for Artists Conference is seeking speakers ready to share real-world tools, strategies and insights for building sustainable and creative careers.	Jan. 3: Start the Year with a Splash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 14th Annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 3.	New Year, New You: Why Not Volunteer? As 2025 ends, you may be considering all sorts of new activities that you hope will invigorate and fulfill you in 2026. Why not consider being a local volunteer?	DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026 The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Through Jan. 22: SCV Sheriff’s Station Accepting Applications for Deputy Explorer Program The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career development and educational opportunity for young adults ages 14 to 20 who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 30) 1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]	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.