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The importance of colon-cancer screenings

Health experts advise that individuals with a high risk of colon cancer or who are over the age of 50 should begin screening for colon cancer to increase their chance

Santa Clarita businesses respond to closures

Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant had to temporarily let go of nearly its entire staff following the announcement that Los Angeles County officials ordered the closure of all bars, nightclubs, theaters,

Business up 50% at local Farmers Market

Despite COVID-19 concerns and inclement weather, the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market in Newhall experienced a large turnout on Saturday.  The Old Town Newhall Farmers Market is an open-air market

Kaiser donates $1 million to combat coronavirus

To aid public health organizations that are combating the spread of COVID-19, Kaiser Permanente contributed $1 million to strengthen the organizations’ infrastructure and response systems.  “Public-private collaboration and intergovernmental coordination

District Attorney: beware of COVID-19 scams

Due to the growing concern surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office is cautioning the county to be aware of scammers offering treatment for COVID-19

Second positive test for COVID-19 confirmed

The second positive test for the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has been confirmed by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials Saturday morning.  “We do have a second positive (case),” said Patrick

Health policies during the coronavirus outbreak

In an ever-changing situation, health officials are continuing to follow policies that were set in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid the coronavirus outbreak.  “We are

Churches response to COVID-19

Following the latest updates on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak, local churches are taking steps to slow and limit the spread in their congregations.  There has been one confirmed case

A different kind of bookworm

Every Tuesday, Liza Purdy, a children’s librarian at the Newhall Library, wheels out a box of about 50 to 100 red wiggler worms for children at the library to touch and feed with composted materials like celery, coffee grounds and avocado peel.

SCV’s comic book convention later this month

San Diego Comic Con may be months away, but Santa Clarita geeks and pop culture fans can scratch that itch early as the Santa Clarita Valley Comic Book Convention comes to town for the second time.