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Friday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Enters Low Community Level

Friday, Sep 2, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 16 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,705 new cases countywide and 82 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,187, county case totals to 3,413,783 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: One Additional Death in Santa Clarita, SCV Total 499

Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 14 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,090 new cases countywide and 50 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,138, county case totals to 3,405,184 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: One New Covid Death in SCV Brings Total to 497

Friday, Aug 26, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 20 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,694 new cases countywide and 144 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,096, county case totals to 3,375,907 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Cases in L.A. County Continue to Decline

Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 14 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,314 new cases countywide and 42 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,041, county case totals to 3,386,161 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Numbers Continue to Improve in County

Friday, Aug 19, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 13 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 4,274 new cases countywide and 125 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,003, county case totals to 3,375,907 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Testing Remains Key to Slowing Spread

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 13 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,535 new cases countywide and 55 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,961, county case totals to 3,363,706 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: County Moves to Medium Community Level

Friday, Aug 12, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 19 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,995 new cases countywide and 112 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,922, county case totals to 3,351,082 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Cases Decline to 2,335 with 13 New Deaths

Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 13 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,335 new cases countywide and 53 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,869, county case totals to 3,338,352 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Public Health Urges Unvaccinated to Consider Novavax

Friday, Aug 5, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 19 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 4,864 new cases countywide and 146 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,826, county case totals to 3,325,622 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 17 New Deaths in L.A. County, 3,227 New Cases

Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 17 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,227 new cases countywide and 84 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,763, county case totals to 3,309,285 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.	Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.	Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.	March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.	Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.	West Ranch Runner Going the Distance West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.	Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’ The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.	Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.	Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.	Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 18) 1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]	Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.	LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations.	Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.	State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.	LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.	DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision	Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026 Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.	CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000) The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 17) 1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]	Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.