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Friday COVID Roundup: New COVID Cases Continue to Decline

Friday, Feb 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 75 additional deaths (29,764 to date) and 5,610 new cases (2,752,398 total) of COVID-19 countywide, with 115 new (70,816 total) cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 75 new deaths reported Friday, one person was between the ages...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Super Bowl Safety Measures Encouraged

Thursday, Feb 10, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 81 additional deaths (29,690 to date) and 6,276 new cases (2,746, 866 total) of COVID-19 countywide, with 116 new (70,701 total) cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 81 new deaths reported Thursday, one person was between the...

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L.A. County’s Lake Lifeguard Test Being Held in Castaic

This weekend, L.A. County Lake Lifeguards continues its search for potential new lifeguard candidates for the 2022 season with the Lake Lifeguard Test on Sunday, Feb. 13, at Castaic Aquatic Center. (There will also be a test on Saturday Feb. 12, at Arcadia Park Pool). Applicants must fill out the online...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Omicron Surge Continues to Decline

Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Tuesday 51 new deaths and 4,198 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 70,446 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. With the Omicron surge continuing its decline, Public Health officials caution that “post-surge” does not indicate...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Two New Deaths Bring Henry Mayo’s Total to 216

Monday, Feb 7, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing the total number to 216 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed Monday. Currently, the hospital has zero tests pending, 35 patients in the hospital, and a total of 2,102 patients...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Three Additional Deaths Reported by Henry Mayo

Friday, Feb 4, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported three additional deaths from COVID-19 Friday, bringing the total number to 214 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. Currently, the hospital has one test pending, 43 patients in the hospital, and a total of 2,085 patients who have been...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 211th Death

Thursday, Feb 3, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional death from COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the total number to 211 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. Currently, the hospital has zero tests pending, 53 patients in the hospital, and a total of 2,077 patients who have been...

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Tuesday COVID Update: Cases, Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Continue Downtrend

Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Tuesday 37 new deaths and 8,786 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 68,974 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Public Health data shows that L.A. County is continuing to head in the right direction with decreases across most COVID-19...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 209th Death

Monday, Jan 31, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional death from COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing the total number to 209 since the onset of the pandemic, hospital officials confirmed Monday. Currently, the hospital has zero tests pending, 68 patients in the hospital, and a total of 2,043 patients who...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Employers Now Required to Provide Better Masks, More Covid Testing

Friday, Jan 28, 2022

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials confirmed Friday 101 new deaths and 23,796 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 67,608 total cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. As a result of the winter Omicron surge, outbreaks in L.A. County have skyrocketed across a wide variety of settings...

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Oct.19: SCV History Hops: Back to the ‘50s to Launch Fundraising Drive The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will be jumping and jiving when they celebrate the days of poodle skirts and pompadours with “SCV History Hops: Back to the ‘50s” on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m.	TMU XC Opens Season with Solid Showing The Master's University cross country teams got off to a strong start to the 2024 campaign at the Mark Covert Classic in Brea.	Canyons Football Continues Community Invites in 2024 College of the Canyons football is continuing its tradition of inviting community groups to experience Cougars football during the 2024 season, with all first responders invited to attend the home opener on Saturday, Sept. 7, free of charge.	Road Rehab Overlay Construction in Newhall The city of Santa Clarita Road Rehab overlay construction began in Newhall on Tuesday, Sept. 3.	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 Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicles 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.
SCV Residents Urged to Take Precautions in Triple-Digit Heat 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 Grant to Study Antibiotic Resistance 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 L.A.-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.