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1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 107 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths

Thursday, Aug 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday no additional local deaths and 107 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 15 new deaths and 4,345 new cases countywide. Currently, there are 1,098 people hospitalized with COVID-19. More than 12,387,000 individuals...

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County To Proclaim Aug. 2022 Student Loan Debt Awareness Month

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022

During the upcoming Aug 9. meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are set to proclaim this August as Student Debt Awareness Month. The motion submitted by supervisors Hilda L. Solis, is part of the meetings consent calendar, which is a collection of motions that are approved or declined...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Cases Decline to 2,335 with 13 New Deaths

Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 13 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,335 new cases countywide and 53 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,869, county case totals to 3,338,352 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 294 New SCV Cases; Deaths Total 490

Monday, Aug 8, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday one new death and 294 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with a total of 30 new deaths and 10,430 new cases countywide. Hospitalization numbers are unavailable due to the delay in reporting from the California Department...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Public Health Urges Unvaccinated to Consider Novavax

Friday, Aug 5, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 19 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 4,864 new cases countywide and 146 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,826, county case totals to 3,325,622 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 158 New SCV Cases, One Additional Death

Thursday, Aug 4, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday one new death and 158 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 22 new deaths and 4,930 new cases countywide. Currently, 1,254 people are hospitalized with COVID-19. More than 12,358,000 individuals tested; 24% of people...

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County Launches Power of Play Initiative

Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a board letter announcing the partnership between The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and The Los Angeles County Parks Foundation. Power of Play is a joint initiative that builds awareness, support and a safety net to provide...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 17 New Deaths in L.A. County, 3,227 New Cases

Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 17 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,227 new cases countywide and 84 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,763, county case totals to 3,309,285 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Weste Releases Statement Regarding Camp Scott

Monday, Aug 1, 2022

Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste released a statement regarding the Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant Subcommittee meeting on Camp Scott. “The city of Santa Clarita remains steadfast that Los Angeles County must complete the appropriate review required by the California Environmental Quality...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 359 New SCV Cases; Three Additional Deaths

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday three new deaths and 359 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with a total of 41 deaths and 13,373 new cases countywide. New COVID-19 cases weekend breakdown: Monday Aug. 1: 2,749 Sunday July 31: 3,604 Saturday July...

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Ken Striplin \| The 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup One of our community’s most-popular volunteer events is the annual River Rally. More than a thousand residents of all ages, dedicate their morning to making our city a cleaner, healthier place to live.	Tickets on Sale for 2024 State of the City This year’s State of the city event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.	Excessive Heat Warning Issued for SCV The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley.	Sept. 3: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding their a special board meeting following with the regular board meeting next Tuesday on Sept. 3.	Sept. 8: Sierra Hillbillies 57th Anniversary Square Dance The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is hosting 57th Anniversary Square Dance 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8.	MOOYAH Unveils ‘Best Burger of the United States’ Contest MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes has announced the launch of its Best Burger of the United States contest through September, inviting burger enthusiasts to submit their custom burger creations via an online form on MOOYAH’s website.
Sept. 9: Santa Clarita Shakespeare Afterschool Classes Begin The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Acting Classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9 and registration is still open.	Sept. 5: SUSD Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting The Saugus Union School District Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Rosedell Elementary School, 27853 Urbandale Ave., Saugus, CA 91350, at 6 p.m.	Sept. 19: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Deadline for SCAA Art Show The deadline for the "Dark, Odd & Mysterious" Art Show submission hosted Santa Clarita Artists Association is Thursday, Sept. 19.	Mayor Cameron Smyth \| Updates Coming to David March Park One of my favorite things about our city is our incredible parks system, which we are adding to and enhancing every year.	Jerry De Felice, Chief Development Officer of COC Foundation, Resigns Evidence of further turmoil at College of the Canyons continues with the resignation of Jerry De Felice, the chief development officer of the College of the Canyons Foundation. ttelman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72447320218?pwd=aVOeeiS36F5EddU5snNoAVoUKq5YTw.1	Today in SCV History (Sept. 2) 1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]
Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fastest Growing in U.S. The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation reports six SCV employers: Packform, HVA CEYLON, Simpson Labs, Scenario Communications, TLK Fusion and Vance Wealth, have been recognized as among the fastest-growing companies in the United States.	Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.	Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage The William S. Hart Regiment of Hart High School will host the biggest premier band event in the Santa Clarita Valley, the 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26.	Food Dyes in School Meals Target of California Legislation Assembly Bill 2316 (Gabriel) that prohibits the use of six food dyes currently used in school meals has been passed by the California State Legislature.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 1) 1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]	Today in SCV History (Aug. 31) 2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.	Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.	Mike West \| A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons	Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.	LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.	Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.