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Santa Clarita, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How to join Newhall Library’s month-long Hanami gratitude tree
  • Why your local animal shelter is changing its name Saturday
  • Fatal Canyon Country crash closes part of Soledad Canyon Road

Also on today's calendar: 'Versified! The Human Equation' Returns for Encore Streaming and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
  • Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Celebrate Hanami This May at Newhall Library (scvnews.com) — Santa Clarita residents can celebrate Hanami all May long at the Old Town Newhall Library by adding gratitude-filled petals to a community Japanese Cherry Tree display. Starting Friday, May 1, this free, month-long activity invites you to share meaningful moments and connect with neighbors while honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
   

• Castaic Animal Care Center getting new name (signalscv.com) — Santa Clarita Valley pet lovers are getting a newly renamed regional shelter as the Castaic Animal Care Center officially becomes the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center during a ceremony this Saturday at 10 a.m. County officials and local advocates say the new name better reflects the shelter’s mission to serve the entire Santa Clarita Valley and hope it boosts visits and adoptions.
   

• Motorcyclist Killed In Canyon Country Crash, Authorities Urge Drivers To Avoid Area (hometownstation.com) — A motorcyclist died after a high-speed crash Tuesday evening on Soledad Canyon Road between Rainbow Glen Drive and Langside Avenue in Canyon Country, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s officials. Deputies are urging drivers to avoid the area while crews investigate and clear the scene, and more details are expected as this breaking story develops.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 4/20 FOUND at Park Sierra Apartments on Jakes Way.
    NO chip. Must provide proof of ownership! Text (661) 733-9439. TY! Shared post for the finder. (Nextdoor Canyon Gardens)
  • William S. Hart Union High posted a job opening for Dual Immersion Social Science Teacher in Santa Clarita. Apply here.
  • Trexon posted a job opening for Customer Service and HR Coordinator in Santa Clarita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Clarita here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Alliston hospital's rapid assessment zone aims to cut ER wait times (barrietoday.com)

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  • Good Samaritans rush to rescue pilot after Pacoima small plane crash (foxla.com)
  • Adversaries may have taken missing US scientists, lawmaker says (newsnationnow.com)
  • Stephan Franck Interview (comicbuzz.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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