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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. ...

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: ...

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 ...

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 ...

The College of the Canyons (COC) 2021 career exploration Summer Institute is now open for registration with half and full-day classes in June available for 6-8 graders.  The COC Summer Institute is open to students entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2021, running from June 14-18 and June 21-25, according to officials. The goal of the Summer Institute is ...

A 100-gallon fuel spill prompted the temporary closure of the Balboa Boulevard off-ramp from the 5 Freeway where it meets Highway 14 in the Newhall Pass Friday afternoon.  At around 3 p.m. Friday, the California Highway Patrol closed the Balboa Boulevard off-ramp on the 5 freeway in response to an estimated 100-gallon oil spill near the Highway 14 and 5 ...

Bridge to Home and the City of Santa Clarita are inviting residents to join in on the virtual Cowboy Chili Cookout next month to raise money for Santa Clarita neighbors experiencing homelessness.  Intending to raise money for Santa Clarita homeless services, Bridge to Home is scheduled to host the virtual Cowboy Chili Cook Off on May 12, according to officials.  ...

A child was transported to the hospital Friday after suffering an unknown medical emergency at West Creek Academy in Santa Clarita. Around 12:40 p.m. Friday, first responders received reports of a child suffering from an unknown medical emergency at West Creek Academy on West Hills Drive in Valencia, said Leslie Lua, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. ...

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita announced that Gloria Mercado-Fortine, President and CEO of Global Education Solutions, is set to be the non-profit’s new board chair. In a Wednesday board meeting for the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club, the board voted to name long-time board member and supporter, Gloria Mercado-Fortine as board president. Mercado-Fortine is set to ...

District Supervisor Kathryn Barger (5th district) released a statement on Friday stating that Los Angeles County is nearing COVID-19 numbers low enough to qualify to re-open to the yellow tier, including the city of Santa Clarita. The yellow tier is the least restrictive tier of state COVID-19 reopening guidelines, and officials expect the county, including the Santa Clarita Valley, to ...