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1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [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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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.	Dec. 22: SBDC Webinar on Ecommerce The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online," on Monday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
TMU Swim Sweeps Bethel in Dual Meet The Master's University swimming teams turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday, Dec. 13, sweeping both the men's and women's dual meets against Bethel University of Indiana.	Cougars Win 80-73 at Solano College, Streak Moves to Three Canyons men's basketball (6-4) remains unbeaten on its current road trip with wins over College of the Desert and L.A. City College preceding a victory over Solano (3-8) on Dec. 13.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 16) 1902 - Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali), Gen. E.F. Beale's Syrian camel driver, dies at Quartzsite, Ariz. [story]	Dec. 16: Organizational Meeting of Castaic Board of Trustees The Regular/Organizational Meeting of the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.	Dec. 16: Saugus Union School District Board Organizational Meeting The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saugus District Education Center.	Nationwide Search Underway for New President The Santa Clarita Community College District has officially begun a nationwide search for its next Superintendent-President.