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NASA Perseverance Rover That Santa Clarita Resident Helped Build Lands On Mars

The NASA Perseverance rover, which was built at the nearby Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) successfully landed on Mars Thursday afternoon after several months of space travel. After launching on a ULA Atlas 541 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL in the summer of 2020, the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover landed safely at the Jezero Crater on Mars Thursday ...

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Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces ‘World’s First Drive-Thru Auto Show’

Six Flags Magic Mountain is set to host a “once-in-a-lifetime” drive-thru car show in conjunction with West Coast Customs over the course of three weekends, which officials say will feature an estimated 100 of “the world’s best automotive displays.” The “West Coast Customs Cruis’n the Park Car Show” is scheduled to run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Feb. 26 to ...

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L.A. County Hits Threshold To Re-Open TK-6 In-Person Learning

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Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) confirmed Tuesday that the county had hit the threshold necessary to re-open in-person instruction for elementary school students in grades TK-6. Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis confirmed that Tuesday marked the fifth consecutive day in which the number of new daily COVID-19 case rate stood at 25 per ...

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Deputies Ask For Community Help In Investigating Crash Involving Sheriff’s Vehicle

Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are asking for the public’s help in their investigation into a crash involving one of their vehicles that occurred in Canyon Country on Monday. On Mon. 2/15/21, at 9:30AM, one of our deputies was involved in a traffic collision with a civilian vehicle on Soledad Canyon Road/Whites Canyon Road in Canyon Country. ...

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Deputies Investigating Canyon Country Shooting Near Jakes Way

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Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are investigating a Canyon Country shooting that was reported near Jakes Way on Sunday night. At around 8:15 p.m. Sunday, officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received reports of a possible shooting off of Jakes Way in Canyon Country. “There was a gunshot,” said Lt. James Royal with the SCV ...

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Public Health Encourages Mask Use Ahead Of Valentine’s Day

Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) encouraged residents Saturday to “be loving to others” by continuing to wear masks this Valentine’s Day to help continue to slow the spread of COVID-19. On Saturday, LADPH Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer encouraged residents to “be loving to others and always wear a mask when out of your house, ...

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Santa Clarita Wind Advisory Extended Through Weekend

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A Wind Advisory that was set to expire Friday night has been extended through the holiday weekend for the Santa Clarita Valley, with gusts of up to 55 mph expected in some areas. On Saturday, officials with the National Weather Service extended a Wind Advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley, which had previously been scheduled to expire Friday night. “Gusty ...

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Three Detained After Newhall Fight Involving ‘Large Club’ Sends One To Hospital

Three people were taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a reported fight in Newhall between a gas station employee and several customers involving a “large club” sent one person to the hospital. Just after 11:45 a.m. Saturday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received reports of a fight at the Arco gas station near the intersection of Lyons ...

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City Launches Website Showcasing Completion Of Over 40 Action Items

Officials with the City of Santa Clarita have launched an interactive website to showcase over 40 actions completed by the City over the past five years, including major construction projects, open space acquisition, and community outreach. To celebrate the completion of the City’s five-year Strategic Plan, “Santa Clarita 2020,” officials have launched an interactive website to serve as a “comprehensive ...

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State To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To People With Underlying Conditions

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Officials with the California Department of Public Health announced Friday that they will start distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to residents over the age of 16 with either underlying health conditions or disabilities beginning in March. On Friday, Deadline obtained a bulletin sent from state health officials to vaccine providers announcing the expansion of those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. ...

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