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COC Football Holds First Online ‘Quarantine Competition Thursday’ Workout

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While the coronavirus has put a halt to sports across the nation, the College of the Canyons football team is finding creative ways to stay connected, continue tradition and stay fit while California’s “Safer At Home” order remains in effect. Canyons Head Coach Ted Iacenda shared the challenge via Twitter, where he asked players to record and share a video ...

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UPDATE: Three Santa Clarita Transit Bus Drivers Test Positive For Coronavirus, One Has Died

Three Santa Clarita Transit bus drivers have tested positive for coronavirus, with one dying from COVID-19, officials said Tuesday. The City of Santa Clarita was notified of three positive cases of coronavirus, COVID-19, among bus drivers with Santa Clarita Transit on Tuesday, the City said in a statement. “Sadly, one of the drivers passed away this morning,” the statement said. ...

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3,011 Coronavirus Cases Reported In L.A. County, Ten More Deaths

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There are now 3,011 confirmed coronavirus, COVID-19, cases in Los Angeles County, as well as 10 additional deaths, officials said Tuesday. 548 new cases were confirmed in L.A. County on Tuesday, according to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. “It really does take each of our communities doing their part. As a reminder, ...

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Henry Mayo Newhall Q&A – March 30, 2020

Topic: Santa Clarita Coronavirus Updates Right Click Here To Download! Click Here To Listen! Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Emergency Department Director Dr. Bud Lawrence provides an update on the local COVID-19 situation and answers several questions that have been circulating around our community. For the full list of the KHTS Podcasts! Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita News alerts ...

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At Least 53 Santa Clarita Coronavirus Cases Confirmed, Officials Reveal

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There have been at least 53 Santa Clarita coronavirus, COVID-19, cases confirmed as of Tuesday, officials said. About 7 of those positive cases have been hospitalized, according to Patrick Moody, spokesman for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. As of Tuesday, Henry Mayo has administered a total of 225 tests, with 172 of which have returned negative, and 28 are positive, according ...

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JCPenney To Furlough ‘Majority’ Of Hourly Store Associates Due To Coronavirus

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JCPenney announced Tuesday it plans to extend the temporary closure of its stores and business offices throughout the country, including in the Westfield Valencia Town Center, due to the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, officials said. The announcement that JCPenney is set to furlough employees comes one day after a similar move from Macy’s. The company continues to follow guidance from local, ...

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Gun Stores Allowed To Reopen In L.A. County After Being Deemed Essential

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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced Tuesday that gun and ammunition stores can reopen after they were deemed essential businesses by the federal government, officials said. Villanueva ordered all gun and ammunition stores to close one week after the county health officer issued a “Safer at Home” directive with the intent of curbing the spread of COVID-19 through social ...

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Price Gouging Protections Strengthened In L.A. County Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to strengthen consumer protections against price gouging in the county and Santa Clarita during the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, officials said.   The price gouging motion by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas would strengthen the county’s existing price gouging ordinance, according to The agenda.   Current laws state that for 30 days following an ...

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Supervisors Vote To Remove Sheriff Villanueva As Head Of Emergency Operations

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to remove Sheriff Alex Villanueva as the head of emergency operations amid the coronavirus outbreak, officials said Tuesday. The vote makes L.A. County Chief Executive Officer Sachi Hamai responsible for coordinating the County’s activities relating to emergency preparedness, response and recovery, including the activation and operation of the County Emergency ...

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Accountant In Santa Clarita Weighs In On Stimulus Package During Coronavirus Pandemic

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An accountant in Santa Clarita is weighing in on the stimulus package signed by President Donald Trump last week in response to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The $2 trillion stimulus package is expected to send direct payments of $1,200 each to individuals who earn $75,000 in adjusted gross income or less, and $2,400 to married couples who ...

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