Los Angeles County officials discovered 251 dogs living in overcrowded and unlicensed conditions at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation in Acton, following an inspection last week prompted by complaints about animal welfare and code violations. The Los Angeles County Departments of Regional Planning, Public Works, Public Health, and Animal Care and Control executed a judicial inspection warrant Friday, July 31, ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to take necessary precautions while viewing the solar eclipse, which is expected to occur on Monday, April 8. “As we anticipate viewing the solar eclipse, I urge everyone to prioritize their eye safety. The sun’s powerful rays can cause serious eye damage if you look directly at it during ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Scientific Services Bureau (Crime Lab) has detected xylazine in limited quantities of illicit drugs seized by local law enforcement in Los Angeles County, signaling that the substance is present in the local drug supply. Xylazine is a veterinary anesthetic that is not FDA-approved for human consumption, according to officials. it can cause dangerously low ...

Friday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) released a multi-point Gun Violence Prevention Platform to address gun violence impacting communities in Los Angeles County including Santa Clarita. Using a public health approach to gun violence, the partners identified four key priority areas and accompanying strategies that are set to form the foundation of actions to be taken ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reported Monday that there was an increasing number of coronavirus cases being identified among health care workers. Public Health reports a high proportion of health care workers, across a variety of settings, are fully vaccinated with either two doses of an mRNA vaccine, or one dose of Johnson and Johnson ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has reported a high compliance of vaccine verification, but less adherence to masking guidelines as inspectors continue ensuring required safety measures across L.A. County. Even responding to complaints of non-compliance, 93 percent of bars, 94 percent of nightclubs and 100  percent of lounges inspected were in compliance with customer vaccination ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) announced Friday their plan to align with the State’s plans next month by adopting the CDC’s updated masking guidelines, meaning vaccinated individuals will no longer need to wear masks in most situations.  Scheduled to align with the State’s reopening plans on June 15, L.A. County announced plans that ease many ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reported under 250 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, including seven new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Public Health reported 248 new positive cases of COVID-19 across L.A. County and seven new cases within the Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday.  The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting ...

On Sunday, Los Angeles County public health officials reported no new coronavirus deaths anywhere in the county, including the Santa Clarita Valley, for the first time in months. Zero new COVID-19 deaths were reported in L.A. County by public health authorities Sunday, marking a shift for many of those living around the county, as well as those in the Santa ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) announced Sunday that health metrics continue reflecting reduced COVID-19 transmission across L.A. County.  Public Health reported three new Santa Clarita Valley COVID-19 cases as well as 313 new COVID-19 cases across L.A. County on Sunday.  The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend. ...