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In today's newsletter:

  • How LA Metro's huge e-bus deal could affect Lancaster jobs

Also on today's calendar: Cary Park at Antelope Valley Winery and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LA Metro awards ENC $337 million contract for 220 electric buses (sustainable-bus.com) — LA Metro has approved a $337.7 million purchase of 220 electric buses, a move that could have implications for Lancaster's transit manufacturing sector since a competing bidder proposed building vehicles at its Lancaster facility. The winning company, ENC, will produce buses in Riverside, but the contract includes options for up to 1,600 more buses that other local operators could tap into.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 29
  • Books and Barks →
    Palmdale City Library, 700 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale
    3:30 pm
  • JV Girls Flag Football vs Eastside HS
    Palmdale High School, 2137 E Ave R, Palmdale
    4:15 pm
  • JV Girls Volleyball vs Eastside HS
    Palmdale High School, 2137 E Ave R, Palmdale
    4:30 pm
  • Varsity Girls Flag Football vs Eastside HS
    Palmdale High School, 2137 E Ave R, Palmdale
    5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Lancaster, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 32 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found this… (Nextdoor East Ave J/K)
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.55 earthquake reported
    Sep 27 at 8:40 AM PDT: 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hermosa Beach, CA. More than 2106 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T0245) in Lancaster. Apply here.
  • McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Project Accountant in Lancaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lancaster here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palmdale

  • Miley Cyrus Gives a 20-Year-Old Shelter Tortoise His Forever Home (greatergood.com)
  • Lizbeth Molina killed in pedestrian accident on Sierra Highway (newsline.com)
  • Paul George used to 'despise' Celtics, but his tune has changed: 'I wish I was here a lot sooner' (boston.com)

Santa Clarita

  • Oct. 3: Fifth Annual Business for Artist Conference Approaches (scvnews.com)
  • Santa Clarita Weekend Crime Report: 34 Arrests Made (hometownstation.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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