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Sept. 17: California Public Health Leaders Will End Weekly COVID Testing Requirements for Workers

Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022

SACRAMENTO – To better align state COVID-19 guidance with the most current federal recommendations, the California Department of Public Health is ending COVID-19 policies that required weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated individuals in high-risk workplaces and schools. Health care facilities,...

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

Thursday, May 12, 2022

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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Monday COVID Roundup: Common Sense Approach Needed to Keep Workers Safe

Monday, May 2, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 13 additional deaths and 2,728 new cases Saturday, 1,824 new cases Sunday and 1,368 new positive cases Monday, with 160 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend....

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Thursday COVID Roundup: No Additional Local Deaths; 76 New SCV Cases

Thursday, Apr 28, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed eight new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,335 new cases countywide, with 76 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,959, county case totals to 2,869,785 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 470 Total SCV Deaths, 552 New Cases Locally

Monday, Apr 25, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 14 new deaths over the weekend, two additional deaths Monday, 1,069 new cases countywide, with 552 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley – 396 new cases in Castaic alone. The numbers from this past weekend are: 10 new deaths Saturday Four...

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Friday COVID Roundup: SCV Tops 73,000 Cases; Deaths Total 468

Friday, Apr 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 12 new deaths, 2,056 new positive cases countywide, with 58 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,924, county case totals to 2,859,799 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals to...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Masks Still Required in All Public Transit, Indoor Hubs

Thursday, Apr 21, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 13 new deaths, 2,123 new positive cases countywide, with 62 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,913, county case totals to 2,857,772 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 38 New SCV Cases Bring Local Total to 72,669

Thursday, Apr 14, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 12 new deaths, 1,214 new positive cases countywide, with 38 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,839, county case totals to 2,849,185 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 36 New Cases Bring SCV Total to 72,467

Thursday, Apr 7, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 15 new deaths, 1,088 new positive cases countywide, with 36 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,754, county case totals to 2,839,480 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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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.	March 1: JCI Santa Clartia Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, 2026, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community, and giving back.	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.	Dec. 17: COC Board Holds Annual Organizational Meeting The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will host its annual organizational and business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.	Looney Tunes Land to Debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain by Summer 2026 Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has announced major changes to its kids area, which will be reimagined as Looney Tunes Land	SCAA Gallery 2026 Calendar of Art Exhibits Released The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2026 exhibition schedule for the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.	Jan. 20-22: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Still Needs Volunteers The Greater Lost Angeles Homeless Count (Jan. 20-22) is still in need of volunteers.