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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Parents Urged to Keep Children Up-to-date On Vaccine
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 10 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,945 new cases countywide and 122 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,371, county case totals to 3,143,536 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

Monday COVID Roundup: 456 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths
Monday, Jul 4, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday a total of 18 new deaths and 15,413 new cases countywide over the weekend, with 456 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The weekend breakdown is as follows: New COVID-19 cases Monday July 4 – 3,528 Sunday July 3 – 6,020 Saturday...

Friday COVID Roundup: Safety Measures Recommended for Fourth of July Weekend
Friday, Jul 1, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 10 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 7,324 new cases countywide and 251 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,344, county case totals to 3,125,299 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

Thursday COVID Roundup: Nine New Deaths in County, SCV Remains at 480 Deaths
Thursday, Jun 30, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday a total of nine new deaths and 5,763 new cases countywide, with 170 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,334, county case totals to 3,118,053 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

County Supervisors Passes Gender Health Program In L.A. County
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2022

On June 14, 2022, the Board of Supervisors passed the motion, “Care with Pride: Establishing a Gender Health Program in Los Angeles County,” in honor of  Pride month. The motion was meant to build upon existing efforts to provide culturally competent, affirming healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual,...

Supes Proclaim August 2022 ‘L.A. County Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Month’
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2022

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger that increases public awareness and harnesses County departments’ support of efforts to combat the pervasive deadly disease of diabetes. The motion directs all 37 County departments to mobilize...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: Safety Precautions Encouraged Ahead of Holiday Weekend

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday a total of nine new deaths and 3,671 new cases countywide, with 103 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to32,316, county case totals to 3,105,867 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

L.A. County Issues Ocean Water Use Warning

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the Santa Monica Pier to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters. These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested. Beach Areas Now Cleared Warnings...

Eviction Moratorium Relief Coming to L.A. County Tenants

In an effort to help property owners who have been burdened by Los Angeles County’s eviction moratorium, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger Tuesday that will identify existing funding, legislation, and programs to bring them financial relief....

Monday COVID Roundup: 449 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths
Monday, Jun 27, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday a total of 19 new deaths and 13,723 new cases countywide over the weekend, with 449 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The weekend breakdown is as follows: New COVID-19 cases Monday, June 27: 3,110 Sunday, June 26: 4,761 Saturday,...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued a reminder that free sandbags are available from Los Angeles County Fire Stations in the SCV.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Storm Safety Reminders
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]
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