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Monday COVID-Roundup: L.A. Records More Than 18k New Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, Jul 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday a total of 39 new deaths and 18,158 new cases countywide over the weekend, with 535 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The weekend breakdown is as follows: New COVID-19 cases Monday July 11 – 3,528 Sunday July 10 – 6,020 Saturday...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Santa Clarita Cases Increase By Over 150

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday a total of nine new deaths and 6,529 new cases countywide, with 153 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,325, county case totals to 3,112,364 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Children 6 Months and Older Eligible For Vaccine

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday a total of eight new deaths and 5,575 new cases countywide, with 232 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,271 , county case totals to 3,076,849 cases and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: L.A. County Reports More Than 6,000 New Cases

Wednesday, Jun 8, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday a total of eight new deaths and 6,195 new cases countywide, with 152 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,186, county case totals to 3,014,758 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

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Hart District Welcomes New Principal, Five New Assistant Principals

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Bryan Wilson as the new principal of Golden Oak Adult School. He takes over for Donna Manfredi who announced her retirement in March. “The Hart District is proud to welcome five new outstanding candidates...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Santa Clarita Total Cases Increases By 94

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday six new deaths and 4,202 new positive cases in Los Angeles County and 94 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,101, county case totals to 2,949,830 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Student Cases See Rise As Graduations Begin

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 10 additional deaths and 4,384 new cases Wednesday countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,055, county case totals to 2,922,210 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals to 75,461 since March of 2020. SCV death totals...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Working With Education Partners to Support Safety Measures

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 5 additional deaths and 2,484 new cases, with 75 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Of the 5 new deaths reported today, two were between the ages of 65-79 and three were aged 80 years or older. Of the 5 newly reported deaths, 4 had underlying...

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Wednesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Recommends Measures to Keep School Safe

Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 15 new deaths over the weekend countywide with 1,146 new positive cases for Wednesday countrywide 25 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,899, county case totals to 2,855,687...

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Wednesday COVID-Roundup: TK-12 Schools See Small Case Increases

Wednesday, Apr 13, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday 11 new deaths, 973 new positive cases countywide, with 32 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,830, county case totals to 2,848,030 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

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Today in SCV History (May 19) 1851 - San Fernando-San Francisquito-Eliz. Lake Roads become public highways [story]	Today in SCV History (May 18) 1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]	Eight COC Baseball Players Named to All-WSC Team College of the Canyons baseball saw eight players recognized with All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division honors.	Four Lady Cougs Earn All-WSC Softball Honors College of the Canyons softball was represented with four selections to the 2024 All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Team.	May 21: Planning Commission Continues Town Center Public Hearings The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.	City Earns State Communications, Outreach Awards The city of Santa Clarita’s Communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for their outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events, branding and social media presence in 2023.
LASD Torch Relay Honors Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Fallen Heroes The Memorial Torch Relay Run was established in 1975 to honor the memory of the brave and dedicated peace officers in Los Angeles County who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties.	June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps!	SCV Water’s Kevin Strauss Named CAPIO’s Communicator of the Year The California Association of Public Information Officials recognized Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency with one of CAPIO's highest honors - the 2024 Communicator of the Year - during the 2024 awards dinner on May 14 in Indian Wells.	Lief Labs’ Nonprofit Program Donates to Domestic Violence Survivors Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announced that the company's Lief Cares Donation Program donated 400 jars of Lief Cares Protein Powder nutritional supplements to the Valley Oasis Shelter, which provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are survivors of domestic violence.	June 8: Saugus High School Music Program Rummage, Bake Sale Get ready Santa Clarita for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support!	COC Grad Steps Up After Redshirt Year College of the Canyons football student-athlete Joshua Clark knows a thing or two about stepping up.
May 18: Cornhole Tourney Benefiting Samuel Dixon Health Center The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is excited to host its second annual Cornhole Tournament Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lucky Luke Brewery.	LASD Seeking Help Locating At-Risk, Missing Agua Dulce Teen Palmdale Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk, missing juvenile, Brianna Covert.	Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures The California Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.	L.A. County Monitoring Nationwide Bird Flu Outbreak The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the ongoing multi-state outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in wild birds, poultry and U.S. dairy cows.	DMV Simplifies Online Customer Services The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers an improved online customer experience that is faster, easier and can be personalized.	Today in SCV History (May 17) 1993 - Dale Poe, 61, developer of Stevenson Ranch, killed in car crash [story]
Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers The annual Summer Reading Program is back at the Santa Clarita Public Library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." During the seven-week summer program, residents are encouraged to read a variety of books and/or participate in crafts or activities.	Schiavo’s Legislation Moves Forward, Bills Advance to Assembly Floor	Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International airport while infectious on May 9.	Ushers Needed for Mission Opera’s ‘Merry Widow: Madonna’ Mission Opera is looking for volunteers for front of the house at the performances of the "Merry Widow: Madonna" June 6-8.	June 4: Old West Masonic Lodge #813 Dinner Meeting The Old West Masonic Lodge #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 will host dinner and meeting for those interested in learning about freemasonry and the history of the lodge.	June 1: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Seasons of Song’ The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, under the direction of Musical Director Allan Robert Petker, will present "Seasons of Song" on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.