Fire engine involved in Sunday crash
May 10, 2020
Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Engine 111 was involved in a traffic collision in Saugus Sunday afternoon. While responding to a nearby medical call around 2:15 p.m., Engine 111 was
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L.A. County sees 484 new COVID-19 cases; Pitchess makes up 55 of those
May 10, 2020
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases within the Santa Clarita Valley, including those from an outbreak at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, has risen to at least 731 Sunday. Pitchess
L.A. County launches ‘Great Plates Delivered’ initiative
May 10, 2020
In an effort to provide meals to those who need them, Los Angeles County recently announced its participation in California’s “Great Plates Delivered” initiative, a meal-delivery service for older adults.
Castaic Animal Center sees increase in adoptions
May 9, 2020
Due to people wanting company during their quarantine and the adoption fee being waived, the Castaic Animal Care Center has reported most of its cages are now empty. On Friday,
SCV confirmed cases surpass 700
May 9, 2020
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases within the Santa Clarita Valley, including those from an outbreak at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, has increased by 24 in the last day,
Two brush fires break out within minutes of one another in Santa Clarita Valley
May 9, 2020
Two brush fires near Santa Clarita Valley freeways broke out within minutes of one another Saturday afternoon. The first fire, which was reported at 12:47 p.m. was located near the
SUV rollover slows Castaic traffic; no injuries reported
May 9, 2020
A silver SUV rolled over onto its side on an Interstate 5 embankment Saturday morning, causing slight traffic delays for commuters. The collision was reported on the northbound side of
COC to distribute $3.1M to students in need
May 9, 2020
College of the Canyons has announced this week its plans to distribute $3.1 million to students in need through the CARES Act Emergency Grants. According to Tom Bilbruck, director of
Negocios reabren en el Valle de Santa Clarita
May 8, 2020
Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Negocios que reabrieron el viernes, Salud Pública aborda los casos de Val Verde y Castaic, los reclusos de Pitchess hablan sobre vivir
Small business experts talk Workers’ Comp, claims and loans
May 8, 2020
Via a virtual tele-town hall on Friday, small business experts offered a variety of tips and guidelines for employers who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The call, hosted
CA registered voters will be asked to vote by mail in November
May 8, 2020
Registered voters in California will be asked to vote by mail in November in order to protect public health due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday. The
‘We’re packed in like sardines’: Pitchess inmates talk about living in an outbreak
May 8, 2020
By Tammy Murga & Caleb Lunetta The temperature hit the mid-90s while about 75 men walked the yard at Pitchess Detention Center. With no water available, the inmates waited outside
Transit drivers still concerned over safety after reporting additional driver death
May 8, 2020
Santa Clarita Transit drivers are speaking out once again about concerns for their safety as more people return to work, after several said this week an additional colleague of theirs
Bookstores, florists among businesses that reopen in SCV
May 8, 2020
After weeks of stay-at-home orders, several more businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley reopened their doors on Friday with changes in their operations to safely serve customers and excitement for
Mother-daughter nurses in COVID-19 unit at Henry Mayo stay strong for community
May 8, 2020
At home, they’re mother and daughter, but as soon as they put on their medical scrubs and enter Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, they’re a front-line duo helping the community fight
Public Health updates COVID-19 cases for Val Verde and Castaic
May 8, 2020
By Caleb Lunetta and Tammy Murga The L.A. County Department of Public Health has updated its latest COVID-19 case counts for two Santa Clarita Valley regions after a correctional facility
L.A. County eclipses 30K confirmed COVID-19 cases; 698 cases in SCV
May 8, 2020
The number of cases and the number of deaths related to COVID-19 within L.A. County increased 883 and 51 in the past day, respectively, according to Public Health Department officials.
Firefighters extinguish AC unit fire in Valencia, rescue person on San Francisquito Canyon Road
May 8, 2020
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel in the Santa Clarita Valley saw a busy start to Friday as they extinguished a commercial fire in Valencia and rescued a person whose
Grants for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
May 8, 2020
It seems as if hundreds of larger companies have stepped up to help their smaller counterparts in their time of need amid the coronavirus, offering grants to help those impacted