Cameron Smyth: Tracking the coronavirus
March 18, 2020
To say the last week was a tumultuous one would be an understatement. Last Friday, I signed a local emergency declaration in response to the coronavirus outbreak, which is a
Community
Community
Closures continue to impact Santa Clarita businesses
March 17, 2020
The day after Los Angeles County officials ordered the closure of bars and restaurants, a number of Santa Clarita closures also followed suit. While the Westfield Valencia Town Center is
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.
Red Cross experiencing blood-supply shortage, Henry Mayo to host blood drive
March 17, 2020
Because of COVID-19 concerns, more than 160 American Red Cross blood drives in Southern California have been canceled, resulting in the loss of about 5,500 blood donations, according to a
Additional 50 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in L.A. County, a total of 144 cases
March 17, 2020
Los Angeles County officials confirmed an additional 50 cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County Tuesday afternoon, bringing the countywide total to 144. “Today I want to report that, as
The importance of colon-cancer screenings
March 17, 2020
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
March 16, 2020
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,
Veteran Center to reduce hours in face of coronavirus
March 16, 2020
Amid numerous facility closures and health concerns across the world, the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced a reduction of hours and services for their veteran center.
School Day Cafe to provide lunch to students amid school closures
March 16, 2020
The Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency, will provide free meals to all students until April 3.
Castaic asks attendees of D.C. trip to self-quarantine
March 16, 2020
As schools in the Santa Clarita Valley enter their first week of online learning, Castaic Middle School students and parents who traveled to Washington, D.C., are being asked to self-quarantine
Robert Lamoureux: Taking care of asbestos and countertops
March 15, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, Good morning, I was reading your column online and thought I would reach out to you. We just purchased a condo for our daughter in Santa
Business up 50% at local Farmers Market
March 14, 2020
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
March 14, 2020
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
One Story One City author highlights her book
March 14, 2020
Silvia Moreno-Garcia shared insights from the writing process for her book, “Gods of Jade and Shadow,” on March 7 to an audience of avid book readers in Newhall. The One
District Attorney: beware of COVID-19 scams
March 14, 2020
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
March 14, 2020
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
UPDATE: Local events canceled in light of coronavirus
March 13, 2020
To slow the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, some local events that were slated to take place in the coming weeks have been canceled. Some of these events will
Castaic Area Town Council postpones special election
March 13, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Castaic Area Town Council is canceling its special election that was scheduled for Saturday and their monthly meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday. “The
Health policies during the coronavirus outbreak
March 13, 2020
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