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Weldon Fire In Newhall Breaks Out Near Newhall Pass

The Weldon Fire in Newhall broke out north of the Newhall Pass Thursday evening, prompting a full first-alarm response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. UPDATE (6:50 p.m.): Forward progress on the Weldon Fire has been halted, with firefighters holding the blaze at 10 acres. UPDATE (6:35 p.m.): The Weldon Fire has now reached 10 acres in size, with the potential ...

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Nearly 20,000 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In L.A. County Thursday

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On Thursday, officials with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) reported nearly 20,000 new cases of COVID-19, including 340 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. An additional 19,719 COVID-19 cases were reported in Los Angeles County on Thursday, along with 218 deaths, according to the department This brings the county’s cumulative total to 871,404 positive cases of ...

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Saugus High School Closed After Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

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The Saugus High School campus has been temporarily closed off to both students and staff due to multiple employees testing positive for COVID-19. Officials with the William S. Hart Union High School District announced the campus’ closure late Thursday afternoon. “During the Winter break from school, three employees at Saugus High School tested positive for COVID-19 and were found to ...

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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital ER Director Discusses EMT Directive To Not Transport Certain Patients

This week, the Los Angeles County Emergency Health Services Agency released updated guidance advising paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to not transport patients with a slim chance of survival. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital emergency room director Dr. Tracy “Bud” Lawrence said Santa Clarita hospital is not directly impacted by the change because those decisions are called in the field ...

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Deputies Continue To Report Catalytic Converter Thefts In Santa Clarita

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Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station have continued to report numerous catalytic converter thefts in the valley, with over a dozen reportedly taking place in the past weekend alone. On Wednesday, officials reported that 14 catalytic converter thefts took place within the Santa Clarita Valley over the past weekend, with Toyota’s Prius model appearing to be the primary ...

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California DMV Extends Suspensions For Behind-The-Wheel Driving Test Due To Pandemic

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has extended its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel driving tests until at least the end of the month due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  The DMV previously suspended the tests until Jan. 11, however, it is now suspended until the end of January, according to a statement released from the DMV.  The DMV is ...

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Common Ground – First Amendment and Vaccinations – January 4, 2021

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Host: Jason Downs Guests: Lou Esbin and Dr. Michael Cohen Topic: First Amendment and Vaccinations Common Ground – First Amendment and Vaccinations – January 4, 2021 On this episode of Common Ground, our host Jason Downs talks with his guests Lou Esbin and Dr. Michael Cohen as they talk government and vaccinations. Jason starts off the show by talking with ...

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