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August 5, 2020
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Public Health drafts pathway to in-person instruction for higher education
August 5, 2020
Institutions of higher education in Los Angeles County must remain closed for in-person instruction until further notice from state public health officials, but the county recently released draft guidelines for
One arrested in deputy-involved fight
August 5, 2020
One person was arrested following a deputy-involved fight in Newhall on Wednesday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a medical
Single Mothers Outreach’s HeArts event goes virtual
August 5, 2020
Single Mothers Outreach has announced that its annual Empowering HeArts fundraising gala has been scheduled for Sept. 12 and will take place virtually. The theme this year is Inspire to
Public Health: Younger people now comprise 60% of new COVID-19 cases
August 5, 2020
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials reiterated Wednesday the importance of avoiding gatherings with those outside one’s household as 18- to 49-year-olds now comprise 60% of new COVID-19
Purple Walk steps up to support domestic violence survivors
August 5, 2020
With fall fast approaching, Child & Family Center volunteers are gearing up for the annual Purple Walk that supports Santa Clarita’s resources for domestic violence survivors. Each year, the center,
Elsmere Fire at 60% containment, 160 acres
August 5, 2020
Firefighters managed 60% containment on the Elsmere Fire in Newhall as of Wednesday morning, while Caltrans worked to repair guardrails that burned. The blaze, which began Monday afternoon, grew to
Deputies investigate non-injury shooting in Canyon Country
August 5, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Riverpark Apartments in Canyon Country around 9 p.m. Tuesday. Shortly after 9 p.m., deputies were called
Community: Education in brief
August 5, 2020
Local students graduate from USD The following local students were among the graduating Class of 2020 from the University of San Diego: John Brady, of Valencia, graduated with a bachelor’s
Supes support Prop. 15 split roll measure over Barger’s oppostion
August 4, 2020
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday in support of a ballot measure that would repeal a portion of Proposition 13, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger casting the
L.A. County won’t consider school reopening waivers
August 4, 2020
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced Tuesday they will not consider school-reopening waivers, adhering to new guidance released by state Public Health officials. The state’s newly released
Mueller, Valladares lead with contribution totals in state campaign finance races
August 4, 2020
Campaign finance totals recently releasedfor the latest quarter of 2020 in Senate and Assembly races show candidates Democrat Kipp Mueller and Republican Suzette Valladares each led in overall contributions totals.Â
State data lag results in low COVID-19 case numbers
August 4, 2020
Amid another lag in COVID-19 results, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Tuesday announced 1,901 additional COVID-19 cases, along with 57 new deaths, bringing the totals to
Overturned vehicle on Highway 14 results in no injuries
August 4, 2020
A traffic collision involving at least two vehicles ended with one vehicle overturning on Highway 14 Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a traffic
Progress stopped on Jump Fire in Saugus; no structures damaged
August 4, 2020
Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters extinguished a 2.5-acre blaze in Saugus on Tuesday. The fire, dubbed the #JumpFire, was first reported to the Fire Department at 10:29 a.m., off
Elsmere Fire: Blaze 30% contained, some freeway lanes and ramps remain closed
August 4, 2020
The Elsmere Fire, which erupted in Newhall on Monday afternoon, was 30% contained Tuesday morning and some freeway lanes and on-ramps remained closed. The blaze was held at 130 acres
Nephew of missing Saugus man arrested on murder charges
August 4, 2020
The nephew of a man who disappeared three years ago has been arrested by homicide detectives, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrest logs. Daniel Cierzan, 24, was arrested
Valencia High principal announces resignation plan
August 3, 2020
Valencia High School will have a new principal to finish the school year, after Stephen Ford announced his resignation plans in an email Monday. William S. Hart Union High School
La Mesa welcomes students to drive-thru fall registration
August 3, 2020
La Mesa Junior High School was the latest location to offer a drive-thru registration Monday, a new fall rite of passage for incoming students in the virtual classroom. School staff
Three displaced in Saugus house fire
August 3, 2020
An attic fire in Saugus displaced three people and prompted a fast response from firefighters after calling forward progress stopped on the Elsmere Fire in Newhall on Monday. The Los