Ways older adults can stay healthy and safe
April 7, 2020
Life has gotten significantly harder for approximately 6 million Californians age 65 and older, as Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to urge them to stay home to protect themselves from the
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SCV health care providers remind residents it is safe to come in
April 7, 2020
While many health care providers have postponed non-emergent appointments and transitioned to telehealth services during the coronavirus pandemic, health care providers in the Santa Clarita Valley say they are continuing
UCLA to host blood drives in SCV
April 6, 2020
The University of California, Los Angeles, is hosting two blood drives in Valencia, as severe blood shortages continue due to an unprecedented number of blood-drive cancellations during the coronavirus outbreak.
Managing and understanding coronavirus mental health concerns
April 6, 2020
As Santa Clarita Valley residents continue to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, the number of perceived mental health issues has begun to rise. Fear and anxiety about a disease
SCV drive-up test site to open this week
April 5, 2020
The Santa Clarita Valley is set to receive its first mobile test site this week, as Los Angeles County continues to ramp up coronavirus drive-up test sites countywide. New locations
Providence partners with Barger to contribute $1M for medical centers
April 3, 2020
To prepare for the anticipated surge of novel coronavirus patients, Providence Southern California announced Friday a $1 million contribution to support medical centers in the region. The contribution comes in
County opens new ‘drive-up’ testing sites
April 2, 2020
Los Angeles County officials announced Wednesday they had ramped up the county’s COVID-19 drive-up testing sites, but they will be limited to the most vulnerable residents. Starting Friday, the county
Brothers give back to the community with a special alcohol-based product
March 31, 2020
Many of the supplies needed by the nation’s health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic are in short supply, including hand sanitizer. As it turns out, it can be produced
Newsom calls on health care workers to assist in coronavirus surge
March 30, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom, during a news conference Monday, announced an initiative to assist with the surge in COVID-19 cases California’s health care workforce is facing by recruiting individuals who can
Taking a walk on the wild side
March 29, 2020
As lines at Santa Clarita Valley grocery stores grow longer, naturalist Pascal Baudar is spending his time in the fresh air of the Angeles National Forest, foraging for wild plants.
SCV Child & Family Center remains open to help
March 27, 2020
While business statewide is being reduced to “essential services,” Santa Clarita Valley Child & Family Center officials want residents to know they’re still open to provide help and support locally.
Henry Mayo to host two blood drives
March 25, 2020
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is hosting two blood drives next week to support the American Red Cross as it continues to face a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented
Kaiser to temporarily close some SCV medical offices
March 25, 2020
Kaiser Permanente announced Wednesday that it has temporarily closed select medical offices in Santa Clarita due to the coronavirus. “We are at a critical moment in our fight against COVID-19,”
County’s mental health video series discusses anxiety, change amid COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Over the course of only a couple weeks, Santa Clarita Valley residents and the rest of California have gradually changed their routines with major disruptions brought forth by the novel
Department of Aging cautions those over 65 about coronavirus
March 24, 2020
As the number of confirmed coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases continues to rise, officials have ordered those over 65 to self-isolate, as they have proven to be statistically more vulnerable to
Castaic Food Pantry receives donation from Universal
March 23, 2020
Universal Studios Hollywood donated over 10,000 pounds of fresh food to a variety of organizations, which include the local Help the Children Food Pantry off Castaic Road. Through the organization
Henry Mayo confirms 2 additional COVID-19 cases
March 21, 2020
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed two additional COVID-19 cases in the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday afternoon. “We’ve had two more positives,” Henry Mayo spokesman Patrick Moody said in a
Henry Mayo restricts visitors, effective Saturday
March 20, 2020
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is updating its hospital visitor policy to restrict visitors in the hospital starting Saturday. Because of COVID-19 concerns, the hospital has adjusted its visitor policy to
Community switches to online-based religious teachings
March 20, 2020
As of Sunday, March 15, religious centers throughout the Santa Clarita Valley fully transitioned from in-person meetings to online, to adhere to social distancing regulations enforced by state and county
UPDATE: Local markets open early for seniors and higher-risk shoppers
March 20, 2020
Some local supermarkets in the Santa Clarita Valley are opening their doors early for seniors and other high-risk shoppers. In Los Angeles County, there have been 292 cases of COVID-19,