Henry Mayo prepared for influx of COVID-19 deaths
January 14, 2021
As COVID-19-related deaths increase amid the current surge, so does the need for space in which to store the dead. With both hospitals and mortuaries inundated due to the high
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COVID-19 vaccination updates: Henry Mayo opens distribution site; L.A. County won’t speed up rollout for 65 and older
January 14, 2021
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced Thursday the opening of its COVID-19 vaccine-distribution site, with the goal of vaccinating nearly 500 people a day. The hospital’s Los Angeles County-designated location opened
Garcia appointed into House Appropriations Committee
January 14, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday he has been appointed to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for funding the federal government. “I am honored to join
SCV under red flag warning, conditions prompt SoCal Edison to consider power shutoffs
January 14, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding regional areas fell under a red flag warning, prompting Southern California Edison to monitor more than 28,000 of its customers for potential power shutoffs
Canyon High student-journalists named to PBS up-and-coming storytellers
January 13, 2021
Two Canyon High School student-journalists were recently named to a PBS list that includes their choices for the top young storytellers around the nation. Kat Gonzalez, 17, was named to
Hart district postpones return to campus until February
January 13, 2021
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board voted 4-1 to suspend small cohorts returning to campus through Feb. 8. James Webb was the single dissenting vote against
‘The perfect storm’: Local mortuary struggling to keep up with demand
January 13, 2021
As the COVID-19 surge has continued to overwhelm hospitals over the past couple of months, it has also dramatically impacted the mortuaries where many of the pandemic’s victims end up.
City launches MLK Service Celebration
January 13, 2021
The city of Santa Clarita is asking residents to perform acts of kindness and service to both celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and continue his legacy in
Garcia introduces bill that would repeal state and local tax deduction cap
January 13, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has introduced his first piece of legislation, which would repeal the state and local tax deduction cap created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs
SCV sees more than a dozen COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces
January 13, 2021
More than a dozen COVID-19 outbreaks at Santa Clarita Valley-based workplaces are part of 540 outbreak investigations across Los Angeles County, the highest tally since the onset of the pandemic,
Recall efforts against Gascón underway
January 13, 2021
More than 37,000 people who have identified themselves as Los Angeles County-based victims of violent crimes and deputy district attorneys have created a group to recall District Attorney George Gascón,
Widow seeks justice for murdered sergeant
January 13, 2021
Tania Owen will never forget the massive bruise over her husband’s heart in the spot where he proudly wore his badge for nearly 30 years of service to the Sheriff’s
COVID-19: Surge continues with high number of cases, deaths
January 13, 2021
Los Angeles County Public Health officials announced Wednesday the high numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths continue, with more than 1,500 deaths reported in the last week countywide. The average
Garcia votes to oppose Trump impeachment
January 13, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday he voted against impeaching President Donald Trump while the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives voted to impeach the president for “high crimes and misdemeanors”
Resident transports injured driver to the hospital following crash
January 13, 2021
A citizen driver transported an injured motorist to the hospital following a overturned-vehicle crash on Bouquet Canyon Road on Wednesday. The crash was first reported to the Los Angeles County
COC names VP of student services
January 13, 2021
News release Jasmine Ruys has been named as vice president of student services at College of the Canyons, effective Jan. 1. “I wish to congratulate Dr. Jasmine Ruys on her
Hart district puts ‘pause’ on handful of literary classics due to parent,student concerns
January 12, 2021
The William S. Hart Union HIgh School District has put a “pause” on a handful of literary classics after receiving concerns from both parents and students regarding their content. Three
City Council OKs memorial honoring Saugus High shooting victims at Central Park
January 12, 2021
Central Park is set to house two, colorful obelisks to honor two of the teenagers who died during the Saugus High School shooting in November 2019, following unanimous approval Tuesday
Crime watch Jan. 12, 2021: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station field reports
January 12, 2021
Editor’s note: The following article was compiled from reports recently available at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, and via communication from Sheriff’s Station officials, as well as California Highway
Garcia nominates nearly 30 students for military service academies, most from SCV
January 12, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday he has nominated nearly 30 California students for military service academies, of whom 18 are from the Santa Clarita Valley. The service academies