Making the most of increased family time
March 22, 2020
It’s been a week since schools in the Santa Clarita Valley closed, meaning kids, as well as parents, have been stuck primarily indoors due to the coronavirus and dreary weather.
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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
Filing for unemployment in California
March 19, 2020
As the number of Santa Clarita Valley residents suddenly becoming unemployed or underemployed due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to rise, the rise in demand for state unemployment assistance
Cars cruise through Valencia spreading joy
March 19, 2020
To spread joy in a time of uncertainty, a group of parents organized a 13-car parade that cruised through Valencia neighborhoods Thursday. Since Santa Clarita Valley school districts closed on
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
Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival canceled
March 19, 2020
Castaic Area Town Council officials announced the cancellation of its Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival Wednesday, which was slated for May 2, due to COVID-19 concerns. “(The Castaic
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
Animal Control changes services
March 18, 2020
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will allow a 30-day grace period for pet owners to submit a renewal for license fees while moving services online
Community: Education in brief
March 18, 2020
3 SCV residents inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Three local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most
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
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