Churches response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
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
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Coronavirus: Santa Clarita declares local emergency
March 13, 2020
The Santa Clarita City Council declared a local emergency Friday in response to developments of the novel coronavirus, following local health officials’ confirmation of the first case in the city.
Coronavirus: Bella Vida to offer drive-thru service
March 13, 2020
In an effort to minimize the risk of the novel coronavirus for older adults, whom health officials have deemed to be at higher risk, the Santa Clarita Valley senior center
A different kind of bookworm
March 13, 2020
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
March 13, 2020
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.
The Master’s University extends spring break amid coronavirus outbreak
March 13, 2020
The Master’s University will be extending its spring break an additional week to ensure the health and safety of its students, according to a message TMU released to its campus
School closures in Santa Clarita
March 13, 2020
Following the Los Angeles Unified School District’s decision to close its doors Friday morning, local districts have begun to follow suit by temporarily closing their campuses and transitioning to online
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. At this time, it is
Santa Clarita businesses respond to coronavirus concerns
March 12, 2020
Amid growing concerns about the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19, local businesses now have to decide the best courses of action moving forward. “These changes will cause real stress, especially
Kimberlin Bain — United States Army — Iraq & Afghanistan — Saugus
March 12, 2020
For anyone who has ever known a set of twins, it’s widely believed, whether true or not, that there is some kind of telekinetic bond between them. And when twins,
Henry Mayo: No confirmed cases of coronavirus at hospital
March 12, 2020
Despite rumors circulating on a number of social media platforms, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials are confirming there has not been a confirmed case of coronavirus at the hospital as
SCV law enforcement, first responders deal with coronavirus threat
March 12, 2020
While no confirmed cases of COVID-19 have yet been reported in Santa Clarita, local law enforcement officials and first responders are taking steps to mitigate potential exposure. Los Angeles County
State, county health officials suggest statewide ban of large gatherings
March 12, 2020
State and county public health experts have suggested that gatherings of 250 people or more be canceled or postponed for the coming weeks. This suggestion is in effect until at
Locals produce musical remembering St. Francis Dam disaster
March 12, 2020
As local residents commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the St. Francis Dam disaster, two Santa Clarita residents are finding their own way to remember the historical moment with their musical,
First local events canceled in light of coronavirus
March 11, 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. At this time, it is
St. Francis Dam disaster remembered
March 11, 2020
Exactly one year ago, on the anniversary of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster in San Francisquito Canyon, Congress passed the St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act, agreeing to
First coronavirus-related death in L.A. County
March 11, 2020
Los Angeles County Public Health officials reported the county’s first coronavirus-related death on Wednesday. “We are reporting our first death here in L.A. County,” said Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
CDC offers tips on how to be ‘household-ready’
March 11, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided guidelines on how to be “household-ready” in the case there is a COVID-19 outbreak in a community. As of Tuesday, there have
Under the Sea exhibit to feature SCV artists
March 11, 2020
Ten Santa Clarita Artists Association members have been accepted to Under and Above the Sea: A Way of Life Worth Protecting. This exhibit, at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando,
American Cancer Society seeks sponsors to support SCV’s 2020 Relay For Life
March 11, 2020
The American Cancer Society (ACS) invites local businesses to sponsor the 22nd Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley, scheduled 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 2 at Central