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Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics donated $100 to Carousel Ranch for every client who came in for an Invisalign evaluation as part of a regional Invisalign charity event. Courtesy photo.

Carousel Ranch receives $4,800 donation

News release  Dr. Megan LeCornu, a longtime supporter of Carousel Ranch, chose the local nonprofit as the recipient of her donation for a one-day Invisalign charity event held recently throughout the Los Angeles area.  LeCornu, of Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics, donated $100 for every client who came in for an Invisalign evaluation, according to a news release from Carousel Ranch.  “We were honored to partner with Carousel Ranch

Enjoy a romantic getaway. Bring along your favorite champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, toss rose petals on the bed and order room service. ©ADOBESTOCK

Celebrating Valentine’s Day 

It’s the time of year for hearts, flowers and love to fill the Santa Clarita Valley with sunshine, rainbow and unicorns. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, will be on a Saturday this year, so expect restaurants

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FDA warns of contamination concerns in OTC drug recall 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The Food and Drug Administration said in multiple notices that numerous over-the-counter medications, including Bayer aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, Alka Seltzer, and more, are under recall by the agency

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CDC issues alert as parasitic flies near US 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health alert warning about parasitic flies migrating closer to the United States.  An outbreak caused by New World

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Battle of the Badges blood drives coming to SCV 

News release   Southern California’s first responders are swapping sirens for sleeves — and inviting the community to join them in a lifesaving mission: The 20th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive is

Kaiser to pay $556M over allegations of false claims 

The Department of Justice announced a more than half-billion-dollar settlement with Kaiser Permanente over claims the health care provider submitted false diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage Plan customers in order

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Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   Subsidies that were offered under the Affordable Care Act expired at the end of 2025, meaning some Americans may have to pay higher health insurance premiums. 

From left: Amanda O’Connor, director of development, Bridge to Home; Laura Gallardo, chief operating officer, Panorama City Medical Center; Courtney Kanagi, interim executive director, Bridge to Home; Cherise Moore, president of the Bridge to Home board of directors; and Amy Wiese, community health manager, Kaiser Permanente. Courtesy photo.

Kaiser awards $12K grant to Bridge to Home 

News release   Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley, the health care organization announced in a

Santa Clarita Valley oak trees are being invaded by the Goldspotted oak borer; an insect named for its iridescent black shell with gold spots that burrows underneath the bark of oak trees. Courtesy of Cristhian Mace.

Oak-killing beetle found in Placerita Canyon  

The goldspotted oak borer, an invasive insect known for targeting oak trees, has been found in Placerita Canyon and other areas of the Santa Clarita Valley, becoming a growing threat that officials are attempting to mitigate.  

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference announcing a proposed 2024 ballot initiative to improve mental health services across the state, at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, on March 19, 2023. Photo by Adriana Heldiz/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP, Pool

New state law expands Newsom’s mental health court 

By Marisa Kendall Contributing Writer  In 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program intended to revolutionize the way counties provide mental health care to some of their most vulnerable residents.  

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Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters infects 64 across 22 states  

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  An outbreak of salmonella bacteria has infected 64 people across 22 states, with affected individuals reporting they consumed raw oysters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Dec. 23 report.  Illnesses began being reported from June 21 through Nov. 28, the CDC said.  “Of 44 people with information available, 20 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported,” the agency said.  “The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with

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Study: Tanning beds nearly triple risk of melanoma 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Using tanning beds is linked to a nearly threefold jump in the risk of melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, according to a Dec. 12 peer-reviewed study published in

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Health Department recommends 2 new conditions for newborn screening 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Two new conditions are now recommended for newborn screening, federal officials said last week.  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy, or DMD and MLD,