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SCV News | Saugus High Advances in State Academic Decathlon

The Saugus High School academic decathlon team will advance to the state competition after placing in the top 10 in the county competition. Saugus High placed 10th in the Division 1 series out of 33 schools, allowing the team to advance to the state competition set to begin in March. “I was dancing in my chair when we placed,” said academic decathlon coach and English teacher Jodi Guerrero. “The students were so thrilled. It was a lot more than just a competition; they’ve mentored each other and have improved so much in their academic performance.” The decathlon took place virtually on Zoom over a three-week period, with competitions happening each Saturday. The team earned more than 38,000 points across the 10 events.

SCVNews com | Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 2 New Deaths at Henry Mayo; Vaccine Eligibility Expands

The lower number of deaths and cases may reflect reporting delays over the weekend. The Santa Clarita Valley now counts 26,173 total cases 128 more than Friday and 269 deaths due to COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 1,192,895 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 21,467 deaths. There are 1,578 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized and 30% of these people are in the ICU. The county is steadily making progress in reducing the average number of daily new cases of COVID-19. The seven-day average number of cases by episode date has now decreased to less than 1,000 per day. Public Health officials have not yet seen any increases in cases due to gatherings during the Super Bowl and Presidents Day weekend.

2021 Sister Cities Student Arts Competition Now Accepting Submissions

2021 Sister Cities Student Arts Competition Now Accepting Submissions Officials with the City of Santa Clarita, partnering with the Sister Cities program, are accepting submissions for its annual Sister Cities International Young Artists and Authors Showcase. The International Sister Cities Young Artists and Authors Showcase is set to allow new submissions by Santa Clarita Valley students, according to officials with the City. “The Santa Clarita Sister Cities program is a local organization whose mission is to foster international partnerships between the City of Santa Clarita and cities abroad to promote mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation through reciprocal youth, cultural, educational, professional, humanitarian and economic programs and exchanges,” reads a statement issued Monday.

SCVNews com | Opinion/Commentary: Mayor s March Message: Enjoy Spring in Santa Clarita

“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” Charles Dickens, “Great Expectations” Spring is upon us, and with it comes longer days, greener hillsides, and warmer temperatures that invite outdoor exploration. We are fortunate that our great city of Santa Clarita has an abundance of trails and paseos to explore while soaking in the beauty of nature. This is the perfect time to recommit to enjoying the outdoors for your own health and wellbeing. Whether it is to go for a casual stroll, a vigorous run, or get on your bike to explore the city on two wheels – Santa Clarita has something for everyone.

SCVNews com | Independent Audit Finds College District in Full Compliance

The college district received the best rating possible in an independent audit of its general obligation bond expenditures. The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee accepted the audit results, which showed that for the 13th year in a row, the district has properly accounted for all bond expenditures and expended them in accordance with the projects approved by voters in Measure E ballot measure. Eide Bailly LLP conducted both the financial and performance audit, covering the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2020 and issued the District an unmodified opinion – the best rating possible – noting no adjustments, audit findings, questioned costs or instances of bond noncompliance.

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