Coronavirus

CDC releases updated school guidance

Students and teachers will still be required to wear masks when returning to school this fall, the California Department of Public Health announced Friday, despite the U.S. Centers for Disease

15-year-old SCV native graduates from UCI

Santa Clarita native Kylie Munson thinks of school much like most kids her age: challenging, but manageable. The difference is she’s only 15 and already ready to tackle medical school

First COVID-19 patient dies at Henry Mayo since late May

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported Friday its first death due to COVID-19 in more than a month.   This latest death, which occurred Thursday, brings the hospital’s total deceased due to the COVID-19 to 149 people.   Henry Mayo currently

Newsom extends eviction moratorium, clears rent debt

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that he’d signed legislation to extend the state’s eviction moratorium through September and clear rent debt for Californians earning below a certain threshold. Under

Business ventures amid the pandemic

While numerous businesses were negatively impacted by the pandemic, others were able to persevere, starting new business ventures in a difficult year.   Among the newcomers is Teriyaki Rice Express, at

Newsom visits Six Flags amid state’s reopening

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Six Flags Magic Mountain Wednesday to celebrate the state’s reopening. Newsom continued to describe the reopening as California’s first step to coming “roaring back,” adding, “It’s

County officials answer reopening questions at virtual town hall

A virtual town hall Thursday brought together Los Angeles County Public Health officials to answer questions from the public about changes to coronavirus restrictions come Tuesday when California’s “blueprint for a safer economy” expires.  The county will align with the state on

Cal/OSHA updates COVID-19 workplace guidance

As the state prepares to reopen fully next week, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials discussed the continued importance of mask mandates. Cal/OSHA, the state’s workplace safety agency,

Exer announces Sports & Schools program

As more youth return to sports, Exer Urgent Care announced it’d be providing students with complimentary sports screening exams and EKGs through its Exer Sports & Schools program.  The program