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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Nine New Deaths, 3,589 New Cases in County

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday nine new deaths and 3,589 new positive cases in Los Angeles County and 100 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,095, county case totals to 2,945,669 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 790 New SCV Cases; SCV Deaths Total 474

Monday, May 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 5,152 new positive cases Saturday, 4,750 new cases Sunday, and 2,476 new cases Monday countywide, with four additional deaths and 790 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,086, county...

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Friday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Public Transit Masking Requirement is Extended

Friday, May 20, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 10 new deaths throughout L.A. County and 3,180 new cases countywide. Note: Los Angeles County reported 7,738 new cases in Castaic Thursday. However, on Friday L.A. County reports 7,364 cases – 374 less than Thursday’s count. This...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 164 New SCV Cases, 4,725 New Cases Countywide

Thursday, May 19, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday nine additional deaths and 4,725 new positive cases countywide, with 164 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,064, county case totals to 2,926,848 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 488 SCV Cases Reported, Total SCV Cases Exceed 75,000

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday eight new deaths and 2,233 new positive cases in Los Angeles County and 488 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,045, county case totals to 2,917,892 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Residents Encouraged to Layer Safety Precautions

Monday, May 16, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 15 additional deaths and 3,489 new positive cases Saturday, 2,707 new cases Sunday and 1,941 new cases Monday countywide. Note: Los Angeles County reported 7,677 new cases in Castaic Friday. However, on Monday L.A. County reports 7,329 cases...

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Friday COVID Roundup: High Transmission Across L.A. County, Most Cases Since Feb. 18

Friday, May 13, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed six new deaths throughout L.A. County, 4,025 new cases countywide, with 151 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,022, county case totals to 2,907,721 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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L.A. County Parks Announces Summer Programs

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Summer is just around the corner! Get ready to create lifelong memories with your family through L.A. County Parks activities, programs and events. From sports, recreation classes and aquatic programs for all ages to nature center offerings and overnight camping, there’s something for every body this...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 119 New SCV Cases; No Additional Deaths

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday nine additional deaths and 3,407 new cases countywide, with 119 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,016, county case totals to 2,903,779 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Cases Increasing in Schools

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday seven additional deaths and 2,997 new cases countywide, with 85 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,007, county case totals to 2,900,449 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Jan. 6: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6.	Mustangs Taken Down by Lions In a tight game that saw six ties and six lead changes, The Master's University men's basketball team lost to the Florida Memorial Lions 75-70 on Tuesday, Dec. 30 in The MacArthur Center.	SCV Water Honored with Fifth Consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award SCV Water has received the prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Budget from the Government Finance Officers Association.	SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Storm Safety Reminders 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.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 31) 1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]	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.