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Friday COVID Roundup: Public Health Stresses Workplace Safety

Friday, Mar 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 38 additional deaths and 723 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 23 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,443, county case totals to 2,820,159 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Youth Baseball, Softball Return to L.A. County Parks

Thursday, Mar 17, 2022

Youth Baseball and Softball leagues are back! Led by L.A. County Parks recreation staff, youth all across L.A. County will have the chance to step up to bat this Spring. Whether your child is a seasoned player or will be taking their first swing this Spring, our Youth Leagues are designed to teach, instill...

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L.A. County Teachers Encouraged to Apply for Credit Union Grant

California Credit Union invites all Los Angeles County teachers who have an innovative class project idea to apply for a credit union grant through its bi-annual Teacher Grant program. The California Credit Union spring grant program is available to full-time teachers in Los Angeles and Orange County,...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: SCV Tops 72,000 Cases

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 36 additional deaths and 1,331 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 22 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,408, county case totals to 2,817,190 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Reports 698 New Cases, 11 New in SCV

Tuesday, Mar 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 28 additional deaths, 698 new cases of COVID-19 countywide with 11 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,343, county case totals to 2,814,409 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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May 14: Placerita Nature Center Hosting Open House

Monday, Mar 14, 2022

Click on photo to enlarge flyer. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will hold an Open House Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission and parking is free. Activities include family hikes, crafts, panning for “Fools” Gold and animal presentations. The Nature Center is located...

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Monday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Hospitalizations Continue to Drop

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 40 additional deaths, 1,136 new cases of COVID-19 countywide Sunday and 291 new cases Monday, with 52 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,315, county case totals to 2,813,689...

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Friday COVID Roundup: County Records 48 Deaths, 1,297 New Cases

Friday, Mar 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 48 additional deaths and 1,297 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 16 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,225, county case totals to 2,810,308 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Supervisors Mitchell, Kuehl Back Proposed Plans for Permanent Camp Scott Facility

Thursday, Mar 10, 2022

A motion by Supervisors Mitchell and Kuehl agendized for the Board of Supervisors meeting coming up on March 15, 2022, recommends Camp Scott in Santa Clarita and Campus Kilpatrick in the unincorporated area of Malibu Canyon as permanent facilities for juvenile males formerly under the Division of Juvenile...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 31 New Cases Bring SCV Total to 71,907

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 40 additional deaths and 1,372 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 31 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,178, county case totals to 2,808,409 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Sept. 11: SCV Water Agency’s Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Water Resources and Watershed Committee is holding a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m.	DMV Seeks Input on California’s First-Ever Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Regulations The California Department of Motor Vehicles requests input on draft regulatory language released today that offers the nation’s most comprehensive standards for the operation of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles weighing 10,001 pounds or more.	Public Health Urges County Residents to Take Precautions to Stay Safe as Triple-Digit Heat Hits This Week As temperatures are forecast to reach rise into triple digits this week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges everyone to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps.	CSUN Prof Receives $1M NSF Grant to Study Antibiotic Resistance on Bacteria California State University, Northridge microbiologist Cristian Ruiz Rueda has dedicated his career to developing novel ways of preventing and treating infectious diseases caused by bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics.	Score a Touchdown with a REAL ID More than 18 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 153,671 from August 2024, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.	Sept. 18: CSUN’s Fall Cinematheque to Feature Los Angeles-Based Docs Documentaries will take the spotlight in California State University, Northridge’s Fall 2024 Cinematheque series, which begins Sept. 18 and runs through Dec. 4.
Today in SCV History (Sept. 4) 1867 - Harald Sandberg born in Norway; built Sandberg's Summit Hotel on the Ridge Route [story]	City Breaks Ground for Future Rink Sports Pavilion Dirt has been ceremonially thrown and construction on The Rink Sports Pavilion has commenced following the official ground-breaking held Friday, Aug. 30.	Sept. 20: SCAA Plein Air Outdoor Artmaking The Santa Clarita Artists Association will be hosting a Plein Air Outdoor Artmaking and public meet up Friday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.- noon.	Seven Productions Filming in Santa Clarita The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of seven productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 2 to Friday, Sept. 6.	L.A. County Heat Warnings, Advisories Updated The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley and throughout Southern California	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.