“I think very few true volunteers are looking for recognition for their efforts. Being able to volunteer is a great gift in itself,” Cheri said at the time. “I always feel that I’m receiving so much more than I’m giving. However, to be a Woman of the Year in Santa Clarita is an amazing honor.”
In 2012, Cheri was named the “Woman of the Year” by the Los Angeles County 5th Supervisorial District and Commision for Women, and in 2017 she was named the “Volunteer of the Year” by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.
Then, in 2019, both Cheri and Don were named the recipients of the “Silver Spur” community service award by College of the Canyons for their involvement in higher education.
Saugus Structure Fire Quickly Knocked Down
A Saugus structure fire was quickly knocked down Thursday morning, officials said.
Photo by Austin Dave
The fire was reported at about 11:15 a.m. Thursday on the 23000 block of Drayton Street, according to Leslie Lua, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station were urged to use caution due to a possible chlorine gas storage facility at the location.
Upon arrival, firefighters said there was a metal flat building with wires down in the area, according to Lua.
An exterior fire was found after an investigation from firefighters on scene, with knockdown of the blaze achieved just 15 minutes after being reported, Lua said.
Posted by Austin Dave on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Just before 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, emergency responders received a call for a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on the 25000 block of The Old Road just south McBean Parkway in Stevenson Ranch, according to a dispatcher with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD).
“One person was transported,” said the LACoFD dispatcher.
All northbound lanes of The Old Road were temporarily closed by California Highway Patrol officials for the duration of the incident.
The condition of the victim is unknown as of 5:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
COVID-19 Vaccine Administered To Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital ICU Nurse
The first dose of the authorized COVID-19 vaccine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital was administered to a healthcare worker Thursday.
At a small press briefing at Henry Mayo in Valencia Thursday, the coronavirus vaccine was administered to Kathy Brady, a nurse with the hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who has been caring for COVID-19 patients in Santa Clarita since March.
“I’m really pleased that our clinical leaders on the front lines are ready to be vaccinated, and really serve as a great example for the community. This is a very important part of the war that they are fighting everyday, and they want to see it come to an end,” said Henry Mayo CEO Roger E. Seaver. “Physicians, nurses, technicals, support staff, everybody’s lining up for the vaccine and we look forward to the results.
Two Honored For Their Role In Supporting Saugus High Shooting Victims
Saugus High School Principal Vince Ferry and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital social worker Elizabeth Tarantini were recognized for their “outstanding work and amazing contribution” to the victims and survivors of the Saugus High shooting.
On Thursday, officials with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Victim Services (BVS) presented awards to Ferry and Tarantini in separate ceremonies.
“(I’m) very humbled,” Ferry said. “I’ll take the award, but only on behalf of the entire Saugus community.”
Ferry and his staff worked in the weeks and months following the tragic shooting on Nov. 14, 2019 to ensure that returning students and survivors were able to connect to any mental and emotional health resources that they may have needed.