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.
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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,
School Day Cafe serves thousands of free lunches to students
March 20, 2020
Over the past few days, School Day Cafe has fed thousands of students in the Santa Clarita Valley with its free pickup food service, which is currently based at its
Fourth and fifth COVID-19 cases confirmed in SCV
March 19, 2020
Two additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed Thursday afternoon in the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing the valleywide total to five, by Los Angeles County Public Health officials. On the county Public
How Henry Mayo and Public Health follow up on a positive COVID-19 test
March 19, 2020
After a patient tests positive for COVID-19 and is sent home to self-quarantine, there are a series of steps that are taken to protect the community and those around the
COVID-19 countywide total rises to 230, additional death reported
March 19, 2020
Los Angeles County officials confirmed an additional 40 cases of COVID-19 and one death in Los Angeles County Thursday afternoon, bringing the countywide total to 230 with two deaths. “We’re
Henry Mayo to host thrice-weekly Q&As with community
March 19, 2020
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is hosting three live streams a week with health officials to answer the community’s COVID-19-related questions. On the Henry Mayo Facebook page, Dr. Larry Kidd, Henry
Bridge to Home homeless shelter remains open, seeking donations
March 18, 2020
The Santa Clarita Valley-based homeless shelter, Bridge to Home, is seeking both food and monetary donations to continue its efforts to provide services and feed the population affected by homelessness
COVID-19 countywide total rises to 190
March 18, 2020
Los Angeles County officials confirmed an additional 46 cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County Wednesday afternoon, bringing the countywide total to 190. “Today, we’re reporting 46 new cases,” Public
Local markets open early for elderly and higher-risk shoppers
March 17, 2020
Some local supermarkets in the Santa Clarita Valley are opening their doors early for the elderly and other high-risk shoppers starting tomorrow. In Los Angeles County, there have been 144
What does social distancing look like?
March 17, 2020
In an attempt to flatten the curve of COVID-19, Los Angeles County officials are urging the public to continue social distancing by remaining educated on what it is and isn’t.