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1977 - Castaic residents vote 168-54 to withdraw 7th-8th grades from Hart District, making CUSD K-8 [story]

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Thursday COVID Roundup: 26 New SCV Cases, 72,287 Total to Date

Thursday, Mar 31, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 16 additional deaths, 784 new positive cases countywide, with 26 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,669, county case totals to 2,833,206 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Monday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 229th Death

Monday, Mar 28, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional death from COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total to 229 since the onset of the pandemic, spokesman Michael Crawford confirmed. The hospital currently has zero tests pending, one patient in the hospital, a total of 2,222 patients who have been treated and...

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Monday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Prioritizing Efforts to Slow BA.2 Transmission

Monday, Mar 21, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 29 additional deaths, 565 new positive cases on Sunday and an additional 370 positive cases Monday, with 53 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,491, county case totals to 2,825,423...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: SCV Tops 72,000 Cases

Thursday, Mar 17, 2022

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

Monday, Mar 14, 2022

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

Thursday, Mar 10, 2022

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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Monday COVID Roundup: Two New Deaths Bring Henry Mayo Total to 227

Monday, Mar 7, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced Monday two additional deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total since the onset of the pandemic to 227, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital currently has zero pending, five patients in the hospital, and a total of 2,198 patients who have been treated...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Henry Mayo Reports 225th Death

Thursday, Mar 3, 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced Thursday an additional death from COVID-19, bringing the total since the onset of the pandemic to 225, spokesman Patrick Moody confirmed. The hospital currently has two tests pending, 11 patients in the hospital, and a total of 2,191 patients who have been treated...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 12 New SCV Cases Bring Total to 71,705

Tuesday, Mar 1, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 58 additional deaths and 1,093 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 12 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,773, county case totals to 2,797,628 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Thursday COVID Roundup: Test Positivity in Schools Lowest Level Since January

Thursday, Feb 24, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 74 additional deaths and 1,985 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, with 35 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 30,519, county case totals to 2,789,292 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Nov. 13-15: NB I-5 Lane Reductions Continue in Castaic Area The California Department of Transportation announced northbound overnight lane reductions on Interstate 5 from Lake Hughes Road to two miles north of Templin Highway, near the Whitaker Sand Shed, north of Castaic Wednesday night, Nov. 13 through Friday night, Nov. 15 for asphalt and concrete paving and box culvert construction.	Dec. 15: Inaugural Metrolink Holiday Express Train Step into a world of holiday fun! The city of Santa Clarita will partner with Metrolink to offer Santa Clarita residents a new, unique and festive activity this holiday season.	2024 Economic Outlook Book Available From SCVEDC Each year the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with economist Dr. Mark Schniepp, releases the Economic Outlook Book.	Nov. 21: COC Scholarly Presentation Will Explore Juvenile Incarceration College of the Canyons professors Katie Coleman and Mehgen Andrade will deliver the scholarly presentation “Behind Bars: Forfeiting our Children” 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.	Today in SCV History (Nov. 8) 1977 - Castaic residents vote 168-54 to withdraw 7th-8th grades from Hart District, making CUSD K-8 [story]	UPDATE: Local Election Results as of Thursday Evening The close race for Santa Clarita City Council shows Patsy Ayala increasing her slim lead from yesterday over Tim Burkhart by 96 votes at the close of business Thursday, 3,469 to 3,376
Dec. 2: Merry Mocktail Winter Wonderland Event The Child & Family Center has announced its Merry Mocktail Winter Wonderland Event Monday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Nov. 21: All For Kids Offering Virtual Orientations for National Adoption Month All For Kids is celebrating National Adoption Month by seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.	Jason Gibbs \| Get Your Passport at the Santa Clarita Public Library Did you know that our local Santa Clarita Public Library offers passport acceptance services? Whether you’re planning a vacation, studying abroad or reconnecting with family, the Santa Clarita Public Library is here to support your journey.	Princess Cruises Debuts 131 Day Circle Pacific Cruise Early 2026	Nov. 10: Child & Family Center, First Presbyterian Church Collab for Workshops Parents and caregivers are invited to Empowered Families Workshops hosted by the Child & Family Center’s Prevention and Outreach team in collaboration with First Presbyterian Church of Newhall beginning 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 with a workshop on Social Media and mental health.	Samuel Dixon Awarded 1.1 Million Grant for SUD Program Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. has announced that it was awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration to add new services that will include substance use disorder treatment programs.
Nov. 23: ACS Relay for Life SCV Holiday Boutique The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley will host its annual holiday boutique fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church	Nov. 21: Salt Creek Grille, Veteran Services Collaborative Host Fundraiser The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced the "Bringing it Home" fundraiser, an exclusive wine and hors d'oeuvre event hosted by Salt Creek Grille, will be held Thursday, Nov. 21.	USPS Announces Holiday Mailing, Shipping Dates The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25.	Today in SCV History (Nov. 7) 1940 - William S. Hart deeds land for theater at Spruce & 11th Street to American Legion [story]	Child & Family Center’s Centre Pointe Pkwy Location Closes Due to Power Shutoffs Due to projected power shutoffs related to the current wind advisory, the Child & Family Center’s Centre Pointe Pkwy location, will be closed for in-person services beginning 5 pm Wednesday	Upcoming Lane Closures on McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road Beginning Wednesday, November 13, crews will begin the construction of median modifications, paving, grinding and overlay operations along portions of McBean Parkway at Newhall Ranch Road.
CHP Receives Grant to Combat Adult Distracted Driving in California The California Highway Patrol is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads.	City of Santa Clarita Named 2024 Most Business-Friendly City Finalist The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation has once again recognized the city of Santa Clarita as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 "Most Business-Friendly City" award in the category of large cities (population over 60,000).	Animal Care and Control Urges Emergency Pet Preparedness The County of Los Angeles is experiencing critical fire weather and is under a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag advisory from now until Friday evening. .	Santa Clarita Non-Profits Invited to Apply for 2025-2026 Funding Cycle The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to announce the release of the 2025-2026 Notice of Funding Availability and has scheduled informational meetings for organizations interested in applying for 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant funding.	CSUN-al Garden Class to Get Ready for Fall Planting California State University, Northridge’s CSUN-al Gardening series returns this month just in time to prepare for fall planting.	Supes Support Expansion of Tax Credit Program for Entertainment Sector The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath