State, county issue order to stay at home
March 19, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley residents and the rest of California are now ordered to stay at home and most businesses must close, under a new statewide measure issued on Thursday, aimed
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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
Governor, Los Angeles supes halt evictions and slow foreclosures
March 18, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday authorizing local governments to halt evictions, slow foreclosures and protect consumers from utility shutoffs during the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Newsom authorized
SCV lawmakers help secure $1B in emergency funds to fight COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley lawmakers helped secure $1 billion in emergency funds for California’s fight against the novel coronavirus that has spread across the state, including in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Sheriff discusses enforcement during pandemic
March 17, 2020
Although a number of businesses and establishments have made the decision to close in light of the coronavirus pandemic, deputies at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station remain on patrol,
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
Santa Clarita mayor delivers coronavirus update
March 16, 2020
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth delivered a Monday morning address, following additional restrictions announced over the weekend by public health officials. From his office at City Hall via a Facebook
Parks and Rec make adjustments to county programs
March 14, 2020
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation released a statement Friday stating that all adjustments to county programs and events will be made based on LA County Department
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
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
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.
Courts to resume operations but stay vigilant
March 13, 2020
The Santa Clarita Courthouse and other courts across Los Angeles County are monitoring the latest developments regarding the coronavirus but will continue operations with some changes, the Los Angeles Superior
Supes cancel meeting amid coronavirus concerns
March 13, 2020
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has canceled its regular meeting on Tuesday, to assess how they can safely conduct these meetings going forward amid COVID-19 concerns. “Out of
Coronavirus: Mayor to address local updates Friday
March 12, 2020
With California releasing its latest guidelines regarding the coronavirus, Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth is expected to make a public announcement on Friday to address the city’s efforts. Council members
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
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.
Officials say pets cannot contract or transmit COVID-19
March 10, 2020
At this time, there is no evidence to conclude that pets can either contract or transmit the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, to others, health officials reported Tuesday. After a pet
Health experts discuss coronavirus
March 4, 2020
Following L.A. County’s announcement to proclaim a countywide state of emergency Wednesday morning, county and health officials offered tips on how the community can prepare for, and slow the spread