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In today's newsletter:

  • Have you spotted the new South Fork trail sculpture yet?
  • Which Emmy-winning shows were secretly filmed around Santa Clarita?
  • Want cheaper, more flexible tickets to Santa Clarita Symphony concerts?

Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Santa Clarita! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 102 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Santa Clarita Artist Brings Color, Community And History To Local Trailhead (hometownstation.com) — A longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident has installed a colorful, history-rich sculpture near the South Fork River Trail, honoring Tataviam heritage and today's community with a "You are here" message. After teaching herself fiberglass and navigating permits, Mary Elizabeth is now also preparing to open White Horse Gallery on Oct. 30, aiming to showcase diverse local artists and expand Santa Clarita's public art scene.
   

2. Film Santa Clarita Showcases Emmy-Winning Productions, Local Filming Locations (hometownstation.com) — Santa Clarita's film profile is rising, with ten Emmy-nominated productions shooting scenes locally and six bringing home awards, many using spots like Rancho Deluxe, LA North Studios, College of the Canyons, and the Skate Park. A recent Film Santa Clarita tour showcased Old Town Newhall, The Cube, Blue Cloud Ranch, and more, underscoring millions in economic impact and why the city ranks among top places to work in film.
   

3. Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra Introduces New FlexPass for Bulk Tickets (scvnews.com) — Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra is rolling out a new Flex Pass that lets local concertgoers buy four tickets for $100 and use them however they like across eligible performances. Residents receive a unique code valid for a year, making it easier and cheaper to plan outings with friends or attend multiple shows while supporting a hometown arts group.
   

4. Barger appoints Lauffer to Measure ER advisory committee (signalscv.com) — A longtime Santa Clarita Valley civic leader, Marlee Lauffer, has been appointed to the county committee that will watchdog spending from the new Measure ER health care sales tax. Her background with Henry Mayo, Bank of Santa Clarita, and the SCV Chamber means local voices will help shape how millions in hospital and clinic funding are overseen countywide.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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