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1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]

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Friday COVID Roundup: Total SCV Cases Top 96,000

Friday, Dec 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 23 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,006 new cases countywide and 93 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,561, county case totals to 3,598,453 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 21 New Deaths Countywide, 2,186 New Cases

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 21 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,186 new cases countywide and 433 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,492, county case totals to 3,606,007 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Total SCV COVID Cases Top 95,000

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 20 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,257 new cases countywide and 195 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,410, county case totals to 3,598,453 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 18 New Deaths in L.A. County, No Deaths in SCV

Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 18 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,934 new cases countywide and 68 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,352, county case totals to 3,587,829 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: L.A. County in High Community Level for COVID-19

Friday, Dec 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 17 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 3,756 new cases countywide and 89 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,296, county case totals to 3,577,685 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Cases Rise, Indoor Masking Urged

Friday, Dec 2, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 14 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 4,744 new cases countywide and 131 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,213, county case totals to 3,552,019 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Friday COVID Roundup: Positivity Rate Increases to 11.2 Percent

Friday, Nov 25, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 21 new deaths throughout L.A. County over the Thanksgiving holiday in a report that includes numbers for the past two days, as well as 5,244 new cases countywide and 140 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. New cases by date in L.A. County:...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: Seven deaths, 1,661 New Cases in County

Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed seven new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,661 new cases countywide and 64 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,125, county case totals to 3,521,712 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Friday COVID Roundup: COVID-19 Cases Increasing, Indoor Masking Recommended

Friday, Nov 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed eight new deaths throughout L.A. County, 2,249 new cases countywide and 98 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,098, county case totals to 3,515,225 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Positivity Rate Increasing

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 10 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,532 new cases countywide and 48 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 34,072, county case totals to 3,507,936 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 24) 1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]	DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.	Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.	Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.	Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.	CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.	LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 23) 1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]	Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.	Mandatory Changes Are Coming to Employment Posters	Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.	Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.	Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.	SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.	Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.	Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.	NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 22) 1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]	Dec. 22-24: Overnight Lane Reductions, I-405, Sepulveda Pass	Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23 The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26	Today in SCV History (Dec. 21) 1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]