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Santa Clarita Brush Fire In Newhall Quickly Doused

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A Santa Clarita brush fire in Newhall was quickly doused by firefighters Saturday evening. Around 6:00 p.m. Saturday, emergency responders received reports of a brush fire on the 22200 block of Park Street in Newhall, according to Dispatch Supervisor Miguel Ornelas with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It was a quarter acre in light grass,” Ornelas said. “Forward progress ...

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Newhall Brush Fire Temporarily Stops Metrolink Antelope Valley Line In Santa Clarita

A Newhall brush fire near the railroad tracks caused a temporary pause on the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line in Santa Clarita on Saturday afternoon. Around 3:00 p.m. Saturday, emergency responders received reports of a brush fire on the 24900 block of Railroad Avenue near the railroad tracks in Newhall, according to Dispatch Supervisor Miguel Ornelas with the Los Angeles County ...

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L.A. County COVID-19 Test Positivity Remains At Lowest Levels Since Start Of Pandemic

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) has announced that Los Angeles County’s test positivity for COVID-19 remains at the lowest levels of the pandemic. While L.A. County continues to decrease in COVID-19 cases, the County has reportedly continued to work with partner organizations to vaccinate and protect people experiencing homelessness from COVID-19 infection. “Getting vaccinated in L.A. ...

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1,000 Gallons Of Spilled Asphalt Shuts Down I-5 Freeway North Of Santa Clarita

The northbound side of the Interstate-5 Freeway was shut down north of Santa Clarita after 1,000 gallons of hot asphalt were reportedly spilled after an asphalt trailer snapped in half Saturday morning. UPDATE: (1:23 p.m. 5/1/21) Vehicles are using the right shoulder to turn around. People are outside their vehicles are walking around in the lanes per CHP traffic logs. UPDATE: ...

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Senator Wilk Announces Senate Resolution To Help Provide Educational Funding For Students With Disabilities

Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, announced Friday the introduction of Senate Joint Resolution 4 (SJR 4) to help provide educational funding for students with disabilities.  SJR 4 urges the 117th Congress to fulfill its obligation to special education community by fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), legislation passed by Congress in 1975 to ensure students with disabilities ...

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Santa Clarita Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital To Observe Mental Health Awareness Month

In order to observe and honor Mental Health Awareness Month, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita is scheduled to offer a variety of resources to the community throughout the month of May.  The services offered is expected to include classes and events to promote the importance and maintenance of mental health. With the extent of the pandemic’s effect on ...

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