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🌱 San Fernando court hands down long sentence in Pacoima killing

And on the San Fernando Patch calendar - Fall Festival on the Farm

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Good morning San Fernando! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • San Fernando court hands down long sentence in Pacoima killing
  • Could your student solo with a symphony next spring?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Festival on the Farm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, temps: high: 94, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2nd man sentenced in fatal Pacoima shooting of homeless man during drug deal (dailynews.com) — A 25-year-old man has been sentenced in San Fernando Superior Court to 29 years to life for the fatal shooting of a homeless man in nearby Pacoima during a drug deal gone wrong. His co-defendant previously received a much longer term, and the case drew attention after changes in state law led to the other man's murder convictions being vacated and his release from custody.
   

• Nov. 8: Deadline to Enter Youth Concerto Competition, Grades 6-12 (scvnews.com) — Young musicians connected to the San Fernando West Valley MTAC branch can now apply for the 2026 Youth Concerto Competition, with audition recordings due November 8. Open to grades 6–12 on piano, winds, strings, brass, and percussion, the contest offers a chance to solo with the Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra on March 14, 2027. Details and requirements are available online for families planning ahead.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Addie, a dog who went missing in San Bernardino, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 22 minutes. Message from Owner: "My… (Nextdoor West San Fernando)
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Spanish) in San Fernando. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cashier (Front End) in Burbank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Fernando here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santa Clarita

  • Arson Detectives Investigating Two Fires At Former Auto Shop Locations In Santa Clarita (hometownstation.com)
  • Sept. 23: Hart Board of Trustees Regular Meeting (scvnews.com)
  • Rallying the community during 31st annual River Rally (signalscv.com)

Burbank

  • Green Planet Heating and Air Provides Air Duct Replacement for Burbank Homes and Businesses (rivertonjournal.com)

Los Angeles

  • Cindy Crawford's Son Presley Gerber Dies At 27: Report (patch.com)
  • Alcohol Use Falls Nationwide, But Heavy Drinking Jumps Among Older Adults: USC Study (patch.com)
  • Fatal Hit-And-Run On Sherman Way Leaves Pedestrian Dead: LAPD (patch.com)

Ok San Fernando! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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