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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
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Thursday COVID Roundup: SCV Cases Top 85,000
Thursday, Jul 21, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday a total of 18 new deaths and 8,691 new cases countywide, with 195 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,584, county case totals to 3,245,259 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: Omicron Variant Continues to Fuel Spread of COVID
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 12 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 4,327 new cases countywide and 84 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,549, county case totals to 3,230,019 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

Monday COVID Roundup: 532 New SCV Cases; Deaths Remain at 483
Monday, Jul 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday a total of 29 new deaths and 18,849 new cases countywide over the weekend, with 532 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The weekend breakdown is as follows: New COVID-19 cases 18,849 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend: Monday, July...

Friday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Enters High COVID Community Level
Friday, Jul 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 16 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 8,954 new cases countywide and 255 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,508, county case totals to 3,207,071 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

Thursday COVID Roundup: 261 New SCV Cases; SCV Deaths Total 483
Thursday, Jul 14, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday a total of 14 new deaths and 8,535 new cases countywide, with 261 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,492, county case totals to 3,198,377 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

Barger Opposes Proposed Amendment to Remove Elected Sheriff
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2022

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Fifth District. | File photo. Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose Fifth District includes the Santa Clarita Valley, issued the following statement Tuesday regarding her lone opposing vote on a proposed Charter Amendment that would shift authority from the voters to...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: 161 New SCV Cases; Two New Deaths Bring Total to 482

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday a total of 14 new deaths and 5,170 new cases countywide, with 161 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 14 new deaths reported Tuesday, one person was between the ages of 30-49, four people were between the ages of 50-64, four...

Friday COVID Roundup: Cases, Hospitalizations Increase in L.A. County
Friday, Jul 8, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 18 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 6,416 new cases countywide and 221 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,413, county case totals to 3,160,032 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

Thursday COVID Roundup: County Reports 13 New Deaths, 5,316 New Cases
Thursday, Jul 7, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 13 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 5,316 new cases countywide and 170 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,397, county case totals to 3,153,690 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

Wednesday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Reports 14 New Deaths, 4,879 New Cases
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 14 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 4,879 new cases countywide and 81 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,385, county case totals to 3,148,370 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
Rex Allen
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather warning for the Santa Clarita Valley.
More Rain to Arrive in SCV, Agua Dulce Canyon Road Reopens
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.
Jan. 4: Saugus Cafe to Close, Oldest Restaurant in Los Angeles County
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.
Creative Entrepreneurs Sought as Speakers for Business for Artists Event
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 14th Annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 3.
Jan. 3: Start the Year with a Splash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
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?
New Year, New You: Why Not Volunteer?
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.
DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026
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.
Through Jan. 22: SCV Sheriff’s Station Accepting Applications for Deputy Explorer Program
1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
emergency landing
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.
SoCalGas Update: Land Movement Likely Cause of Castaic Gas Line Rupture
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced its newly elected Executive Board for 2026.
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry 2026 Executive Board Announced
The end of the year points out that time speeds up as you get older, or get bored, or think to much.
Happy New Year and Becoming Father Time
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.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Holiday Luncheon Honoring Community Leaders, Club Impact
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.
CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period
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.
LADPH: 2026 Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training
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. 9-12: I-405 Reduced to Three Lanes in Each Direction Through the Sepulveda Pass
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.
Jan. 1: Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
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.
Through Jan. 10: Recycle Live Christmas Trees Two Ways
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.
Jan. 8: SBDC Webinar on Business Laws for 2026
All games of the Cougar Holiday Classic basketball tournament (Dec. 29-30) can be watched live on the Cougars Sports Network.
Dec. 29-30: Cougar Holiday Classic, Watch Live
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.
Dec. 29-30: Lane Closures Scheduled on I-5 in Castaic Area
1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
Mark Gates Sr.
2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
title card
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.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
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