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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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Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.	Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.	Aug. 2-4: LEAP Children’s Museum Extended Additional Weekend	July 27: CTG Opens ‘Rat Pack Lounge’ in Old Town Newhall	Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100! The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.	SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.	SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.	Mike West \| Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.	July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.	Today in SCV History (July 26) 1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]	SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors (CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.	TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.	Jason Gibbs \| Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.	Dianne Van Hook Announces Retirement	CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film "Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.	Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.	Today in SCV History (July 25) 1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]	Ocean Water Warning for July 24 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:	County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.	Aug. 10: ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10.	Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.