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COVID-19 doesn’t stop Disney princess from spreading joy

The coronavirus has put just about the entire world on an indefinite hold and Disneyland and Disney World are just two major theme parks feeling the heat.

A labor of love: strangers print, assemble free face masks amid COVID-19 shortages

The Mask Initiative started out in AJ Apone’s garage in Newhall. Now, he has expanded to over 14 3-D printers and was donated a retail space for his project.

Four-year-old Santa Clarita girl aims to “Bake Your Day”

Four year old Giselle Reid and her family created the “Bake Your Day” project. Together, they bake cookies and make homemade cards to deliver to individuals struggling with loneliness during the COVID-19 quarantine.

As COVID-19 cases rise, so does the increase in pet adoption and fostering

Loneliness is starting to bubble over as locals continue a monthslong absence of their loved ones, extended family and friends. With the stay at home order extended, anxieties have increased and with the company of only close knit family, people are looking elsewhere to fill the void of what used to be.

COVID-19 sows uncertainty for Santa Clarita’s community of small businesses

Anxieties are growing among small business owners across the Santa Clarita Valley as COVID-19 sends shockwaves throughout the local economy. With the economy booming, there was plenty of optimism for small business owners, but since the COVID-19 outbreak happened, they are struggling to stay afloat.

10,000 lives saved: a local respiratory therapist makes 10,000 masks for local healthcare professionals

A simple cough – that’s all it takes for the COVID-19 to spread. The coronavirus’ high rate of transmission heightens the risk for nurses, doctors and other medical staff to contract the respiratory illness. For medical staff, personal protective equipment, or PPE, is their main defense against the virus.

SCV GrubHub driver risks health amid COVID-19 quarantine

Following Governor Newsom’s statewide Stay-At-Home order, local GrubHub driver Kyle Fleischman worries that his job leaves him and his family vulnerable to COVID-19.

Local restaurant owners battle ‘panic buying’

Panic buying has caused a great inconvenience for people all over Santa Clarita. With residents hoarding goods and the Coronavirus continuing its climb, finding basic necessities at the grocery store has become more and more difficult.

Teen with special needs gets birthday surprise from first responders, community

COVID-19 has canceled many events, including Jonathan Haselbusch’s 17th birthday party. Instead, his mom organized a drive-by birthday bash, complete with a visit from his favorite law enforcement officers.

DUI results in overturned vehicle

A mangled car is the only thing that remains after a driver, heavily under the influence, crashes and rolls after hitting a tree on McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road.