Home » 2021 » February (page 35)

Monthly Archives: February 2021

CVS To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines At 100 California Locations, Including L.A. County

cvs-health-covid-19-vaccine 020221

As part of a multi-state vaccination plan, California is among an initial 11-state rollout that would provide COVID-19 vaccines at CVS Pharmacies across the country, including pharmacies in Los Angeles County. Building on the company’s previous efforts to help slow the spread of the virus, CVS Health plans to begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible groups starting Thursday, Feb. ...

Read More »

One Hospitalized After Colliding With Wall In Saugus Crash

One person was sent to the hospital Tuesday after their vehicle reportedly collided with a wall in a Saugus crash. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision on the 27000 block of Caraway Lane in Saugus, said Leslie Lua, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “We responded to a report of a ...

Read More »

L.A. County Surpasses 17,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Santa Clarita News

Los Angeles County surpassed 17,000 cumulative COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, over 7,000 of which came in the past month alone. An additional 3,763 COVID-19 cases were reported in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, along with 205 deaths, according to Los Angeles Department Public Health (LADPH) Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer. The new cases reported Monday bring the county’s cumulative total to ...

Read More »

Two Airlifted After Rollover Gorman Crash On 5 Freeway

Copter 21 landing

Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a Gorman crash Tuesday afternoon that sent one vehicle off of the I-5 Freeway. At around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, emergency responders received a call for a vehicle that went off the 5 freeway near Gorman School Road, according to Henry Narvaez, spokesperson with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “We know the ...

Read More »

Santa Clarita Zonta Club Establishes Z Club At Golden Valley High

The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita chartered and plans to mentor the Z Club at Golden Valley High School, focusing on improving the lives of women and girls locally and internationally.  The Z Club at Golden Valley High School was established on Nov. 9, 2020, with each of the club board members receiving a package of Z Club t-shirts, face ...

Read More »

Known Theft Suspect Arrested On Several Felonies In Valencia

valencia theft 020221

A known theft suspect was arrested on a slew of felony charges Monday evening after deputies recovered multiple stolen items in his vehicle after a Valencia traffic stop. On Monday evening, deputies were patrolling Valencia when they spotted a vehicle used in a previous theft of brass backflow valves, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s ...

Read More »

Southern California ICU Capacity Projected For Nearly 44% By March

Woman in hospital bed

State health officials announced Tuesday that the Southern California Region’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Capacity is projected to increase nearly five times over the next month, with initial estimates showing capacity at nearly 44% by the beginning of March. On Tuesday, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave an update on the state’s current status in its ...

Read More »

Autism Education Program ‘CAPTAIN’ Aims To Improve Practices Within Schools

Captain california autism professional training and information network 020221

A special education teacher in Canyon Country talked to KHTS recently about an autism education group she belongs to, and how it can help families who have a child with autism. The California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) is a program funded by the California Department of Education that supports the understanding and use of evidence-based practices for ...

Read More »

Vigil Scheduled In Honor Of Valencia Teen Who Died Of Leukemia

A vigil has been planned for Pedro Roman, a 17-year old student from Valencia High School who had been battling leukemia since September of 2019. Pedro’s family members announced Monday that he had passed away due to a recent relapse of his acute lymphoblastic Leukemia.  “Thank you on behalf of Pedro’s family for all the love and support this past ...

Read More »