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1927: First major competition, second annual rodeo, at new Baker Ranch arena (later Saugus Speedway). Overflow crowd more than fills 18,000-seat arena. Entire SCV population was ~3,000 [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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Fourth SCV Jobfair Draws Biggest Crowd Yet Last Friday SCVEDC teamed up with the city of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons, L.A. County's America's Job Center of California, and the Chamber of Commerce to host their 4th valley-wide job fair.	May 4: Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros at the Santa Clarita Public Library The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to announce its upcoming celebration in honor of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch.	Today in SCV History (May 1) 1927: First major competition, second annual rodeo, at new Baker Ranch arena (later Saugus Speedway). Overflow crowd more than fills 18,000-seat arena. Entire SCV population was ~3,000 [story]	Schiavo Introduces Click to Cancel Bill to Protect Consumers California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has announced the introduction of AB 2863, a bill aimed at protecting consumers and putting more money back in people’s pockets by simplifying the cancellation process for subscription services.	Low Cost Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic at Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita residents can get low-cost spay/neuter services for your pets every Monday at the mobile clinic located in the parking lot of the Newhall Community Center.	May-October Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area invites you to an evening around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center. Live music, sing-alongs, animal meet and greets, storytelling, crafts, activities, show + tell tables, s'mores and more.
June 22: Howdown for Hope at Gilchrist Farm It's time to kick up your heels and head on over to Gilchrist Farm for the Hoedown for Hope event Saturday, June 22, 6-10 p.m.	May 6: Catholic Relic of St. Jude Makes Stop at St. Kateri A relic of Saint Jude has left Italy for the first time on an extended tour of the United States. Treasures of the Church, an evangelization ministry of the Catholic church, will present the Tour of the Relic of St. Jude the Apostle. The relic of St. Jude will be hosted Monday, May 6 at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church.	COC Film Instructor to Attend Marche du Film at Cannes Film Festival College of the Canyons film instructor Bavand Karim will attend Marche du Film, one of the largest film markets in the world, at the Cannes Film Festival in May to promote the launch of a new film slate by CINE & Lost Winds Entertainment.	June 6-8: Mission Opera Performances of ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’ Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera has been selected to present ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’ as part of the OPERA America National Conference and World Opera Forum, being held in Los Angeles in early June.	Princess Cruises Reroutes Global Voyages Due to Middle East Uncertainty Given the ongoing uncertain situation in the Red Sea and surrounding area and following extensive consultation with global security experts and government authorities, Princess Cruises, which is headquartered in Valencia, is revising the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises, which will no longer visit the Middle East or Asia, and now instead, will offer new port stops in Africa and Europe.	May 4: Schiavo to Host Youth, Family Festival California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host an upcoming Youth and Family Festival, a day packed with fun, learning and community engagement. This event is free to all and will bel held on Saturday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the College of the Canyons
Today in SCV History (April 30) 1973 - Watergate figure H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, a former CalArts board member, resigns from Nixon White House [link]	May 3: Livestream 2024 TMU Commencement The 97th annual commencement ceremony of The Master’s University will be taking place on campus Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.	COC Hosting Info Sessions for Prospective Board Candidates Three seats on the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, will be up for election in November 2024.	TMU Men’s Track Brings Home GSAC Title, Women Finish Second The second and final day of the Golden State Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships gave The Master's University men's team their second championship in a row, while the women finished second.	May 20: SCAA to Feature Artist Rex Kochel Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association at Barnes and Noble Valencia May 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for its SCAA monthly meeting, featuring Rex Kochel.	Santa Clarita Announces Newest Exhibits, Calls for Artworks The city of Santa Clarita has released a list of arts-related events happening in the Santa Clarita Valley.
SCAA Announces New Exhibit ‘Faces’ The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Gallery is showcasing a new exhibit called, "Faces," from May 3 to June 2.	Kathryn Barger \| Focusing on Mental Health At the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting this week, we reviewed the Chief Executive Officer's proposed $45.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year.	Hart District to Hear Superintendent Search Firm Presentations A special meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. It will be followed by the regular meeting of the Hart Board at 7 p.m.	COC Foundation Launches Bench Dedication Program The College of the Canyons Foundation has launched a bench program to allow individuals the unique opportunity to dedicate a bench in honor of a loved one.	Five Productions Filming in Santa Clarita The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of five productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 29 - Sunday, May 5.	May 2: Parks Commission to Discuss Rink Sports Pavilion The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.