Coronavirus

L.A. County confirms nearly 10,000 COVID-19 cases

As COVID-19 cases continue their steep increase amid a winter surge and the emergence of the Omicron variant, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials reports nearly 10,000 cases

Cards from the heart

There’s a group of mischievous, giggling and sweet girls on the loose spreading Christmas cheer. The girls, some in their pajamas, were last seen dropping off holiday cards and art for

Compassionate Friends host candlelight remembrance

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Compassionate Friends participated in a worldwide candlelight remembrance for those grieving over the loss of family and friends.  The candle lighting was organized

West Ranch hosts LEGO League Championship

West Ranch High School with Project 691 First Robotics team hosted the Southern California First LEGO League Championship on Sunday.  The championship featured more than 400 elementary and middle school students from

Henry Mayo reports 2 COVID-19 deaths

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported two additional deaths related to COVID-19 Tuesday as the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health continues to warn of a winter surge. The deaths

California issues statewide mask mandate

California issued a statewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces Monday through the holidays, as Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had more than

L.A. County reports local transmission of Omicron

News Release  L.A. County health officials have confirmed two additional cases of Omicron, a variation of COVID-19, from an individual who recently traveled to several countries in Africa and another individual who

Public Health fears start of winter surge

Health officials fear the beginnings of a winter surge as they received COVID-19 data from the week of Thanksgiving showing an increase in cases and hospitalizations.  The county’s daily average

SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Lynn Evans of Canyon Country raises her arm as she finishes donating blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive held the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country on Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Historic Red Cross blood, platelet shortage

The American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, announced its blood supply is at historically low levels. Busy holiday schedules, breaks from school and winter weather all

SCV library literacy festival a hit with families

The Santa Clarita Public Library held its 14th annual Family Literacy Festival at the Old Town Newhall Library branch on Saturday with “Adventure Awaits” as this year’s theme.   The free