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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
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Friday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Remains at Medium Community Level
Friday, Jun 24, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed eight new deaths throughout L.A. County, 6,129 new cases countywide and 163 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,291, county case totals to 3,088,482 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

Thursday COVID Roundup: 106 New SCV Cases; Deaths Remain at 479
Thursday, Jun 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday a total of 12 new deaths and 5,621 new cases countywide, with 106 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,283, county case totals to 3,082,401 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

L.A. County Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary

Click on photo to enlarge flyer. On Thursday, participating Los Angeles County Parks After Dark, including Val Verde Park, will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with a highly anticipated girls’ sports clinic and showcase starting at 6 p.m. More than 1,800 girls, ages 5 to 18 will have the...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: SCV Cases Exceed 80,000
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed two new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,294 new cases countywide and 68 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,263, county case totals to 3,071,314 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

Monday COVID Roundup: SCV Cases Nearing 80,000
Monday, Jun 20, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday a total of 11 new deaths and 12,127 new cases countywide over the weekend, with 376 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The weekend breakdown is as follows: New COVID-19 cases Monday, June 20: 3,566 Sunday, June 19: 4,217 Saturday,...

Friday COVID Roundup: Vaccine Approval Expected for Ages Six Months, Older
Friday, Jun 17, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed five new deaths throughout L.A. County, 5,122 new cases countywide and 152 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,250, county case totals to 3,057,004 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

Marcia Mayeda | Got Kittens?
Thursday, Jun 16, 2022

Got Kittens? My first cat was a beautiful black and white cat named Murphy. Murphy was born at the home of the “cat lady” who lived down the block and fed dozens of cats, with no sterilization plan in place to reduce their population growth. Murphy was first taken in as a kitten by our neighbors,...

Thursday COVID Roundup: 154 New SCV Cases; 479 Total Deaths

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday a total of nine new deaths and 4,583 new cases countywide, with 154 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,245, county case totals to 3,051,930 cases and Santa Clarita Valley...

Supes Appoint Brandon Nichols New Children, Family Services Director
Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022

Following a six-month nationwide search process, Brandon T. Nichols has been selected to serve as the new director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed Nichols to the role of director during the June 14 Board meeting,...

City, County Partner to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Click photo to enlarge flyer. Household Hazardous Waste are items like paint, pesticide and electronic waste; however, there are many other household items that may seem non-toxic, but are very harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Items including pool chemicals, household cleaners,...

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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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