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Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. Your morning companion when your brain feels like it's still buffering from yesterday.

In today’s SCV Insider:

• Agua Dulce's Saucy Showdown 🍖

• SCV Water's New Treatment Facility Upgrade 💧

• The River Rally Clean-Up Needs YOU 🗑️

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

THE DIGEST

Agua Dulce's BBQ Rib Cook-Off 🍖

Attention, meat maestros! Agua Dulce Winery is about to host the ultimate showdown of smoke and spice. This Saturday, September 21st, the "BBQ Rib Cookoff" will transform this vineyard into a carnivore's paradise.

Think your ribs are the bee's knees? Put your money where your mouth is (or rather, where everyone else's mouths will be). For a mere $25, you can feast on the finest ribs this side of the Santa Clarita Valley.

To throw your tongs into the ring or simply secure your spot at the judging table, email [email protected]. Remember, in the world of BBQ, there are no losers—only people with sauce on their shirts.

Well, Well, Well 💧

SCV Water is rolling up its sleeves for a project that's more than just a drop in the bucket. Well 205 in Valencia is about to undergo a transformative treatment that would make any environmental scientist nod in approval.

This isn't your run-of-the-mill upgrade. The focus is on removing perchlorate and volatile organic compounds—a process that's as crucial as it is complex. By Winter 2025, Well 205 will be back in action, providing high-quality water to thousands of households.

The cherry on top? This entire operation comes with no planned water shutoffs or traffic disruptions. It's an infrastructural improvement that won't cramp your daily routine. Now that's something we can all raise a glass to.

More info HERE!

Where Litter Meets Its Waterloo 🌊

The 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo is set to make waves on Saturday, September 21st. It's time to show trash who's boss and give our local waterways a much-needed refresh.

From 8 to 11 am, the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex transforms into command central for Operation Clean Stream. Veterans of the trash wars and first-time recruits are equally welcome in this battle against litter. But don't dawdle—registration closes on Friday, September 20th, and procrastination is so last season.

Register HERE!

LOCAL BUSINESS

Wound Care Gets a Local Hero 🩹

Dr. Ian R. Cook, Santa Clarita's homegrown healthcare hero, has just opened a new page in local medical history. His latest bestseller? A state-of-the-art wound care and hyperbaric center that's set to rewrite healing in our community.

In collaboration with Wound Care Advantage, this center isn't just filling a gap—it's crafting a whole new approach to healthcare. With over 25% of Santa Clarita's population facing health challenges, the need for specialized care has never been more pressing. It's as if our city decided to turn the page on its health narrative, armed with advanced treatments and a healthy dose of local determination.

The center's mission? To dramatically improve quality of life for patients with chronic conditions. Dr. Cook and his team are ready to treat a wide range of issues, proving that in Santa Clarita, we don't just read about medical advances—we write them.

Learn more HERE!

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS

🧠 Tonight, 7pm - 9pm | Trivia With Budds at Pocock Brewing: Flex those brain muscles and show off your useless knowledge!

🏴‍☠️ Tomorrow, 7pm - 10pm | SENSES Block Party - Pirates: Old Town Newhall goes full Jack Sparrow. Navigate Main Street's high seas of fun—no compass required. Just don't expect any Johnny Depp cameos.

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WEATHER

Even the weather can't decide if summer's over!

Wednesday 9/18

78 🌡️ 58 | ☀️ | 💨 S 11 mph

Thursday 9/19

75 🌡️ 57 | ⛅ | 💨 S 11 mph

Friday 9/20

79 🌡️ 58 | ⛅ | 💨 SSW 11 mph

FROM THE FEED 🤳

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