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SCV sees additional COVID-19 death

Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials announced 61 deaths related to COVID-19 in L.A. County Wednesday, with one death reported in the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing the overall totals

City announces Aquatic Center reopening date

The city of Santa Clarita announced Wednesday the Aquatic Center is set to reopen with new recreational swim times available by reservation starting Thursday, Aug. 20.  The limited reopening of

Valencia murder suspect returns to court

A Valencia man accused of strangling his boyfriend and hiding his body returned to court on Monday. Christian Alexander Ortiz, 24, is charged with murder in the death of Brayan

Villanueva issues permanent ban on ICE transfers

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced Tuesday deputies would no longer be transferring inmates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. Near the beginning of the pandemic, Villanueva had made

SCV surpasses 5,000 COVID-19 cases

Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials announced 32 new COVID-19 cases within the Santa Clarita Valley Tuesday, bringing the local total to 5,019. Countywide, Public Health reported 1,003 additional

Holser Fire burns 3,000 acres, 20% contained

The fast-spreading Holser Fire in Piru reached 3,000 acres overnight, with approximately 20% containment as of Tuesday morning. On Monday, the fire was said to be traveling east toward the