Santa Clarita Just Got Sweeter 🍪

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In today’s SCV Insider:

• From COC to AGT: Our Local Vocal Powerhouse 🎤

• Space Camp Dreams Come True 🚀

• Santa Clarita Goes Green(er) 🌱

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

Parents—Need a break from hearing "I'm bored" every 5 minutes? Funzy Indoor Playground just dropped into Santa Clarita like a superhero answering your parental SOS.

Think of it as your kid's personal adventure lab, where they'll:

• Turn strangers into best friends in 0.2 seconds

• Master ninja-level climbing skills

• Transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary worlds

We're talking multi-level mazes, trampolines with digital graphics that react to every bounce, and obstacle courses that make backyard tag look like amateur hour.

The best part? While they're living their best life, you get to experience the rarest of parental phenomena: actual downtime. Grab a latte and remember what it feels like to sit down for more than 30 seconds.

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Local Voice Takes National Stage 🎤

College of the Canyons sophomore Brooke Bailey just showed America what SCV talent sounds like. After catching the eye of AGT's casting directors on Instagram, this 19-year-old music student went from singing in Pico Canyon Hall to belting out Aretha Franklin on national television.

Bailey's journey from classroom to primetime included a jaw-dropping rendition of "Ain't No Way" that had all four judges hitting those yes buttons faster than you can say "golden buzzer." Though her quarterfinals performance of "Dancing On My Own" marked the end of her AGT run, Bailey's just getting started. Currently taking a well-deserved breather to focus on herself, she's still dropping vocal gems on social media and dreaming big.

To quote the queen herself: "I just want people to know my name." Trust us, Brooke, we're already taking notes.

Read more HERE!

Teen Takes Space Education to New Heights 🚀

While most 17-year-olds are worried about prom, Brandon Chang is busy revolutionizing space education. This West Ranch High junior just secured major funding at the Dragon Challenge for his project, GalaxSea Explorers, proving that rocket science can actually be fun.

Chang's program brings free space camps to underserved communities, complete with bottle rockets, egg drops, and enough hands-on experiments to make NASA jealous. With plans to distribute 5,000 educational space kits by December 2025, he's making sure every kid gets their shot at reaching the stars—no SpaceX budget required.

Learn more HERE!

Santa Clarita Goes Clean and Green 🌱

Santa Clarita is stepping up its sustainability game in a big way. The City Council just adopted a resolution to become a Clean California Community—which means more community cleanups, recycling programs, and beautification projects are headed our way.

We’re talking tree-planting events, neighborhood cleanups, and, yes, finally getting rid of those hard-to-recycle items that have been gathering dust. Mayor Cameron Smyth called it a “commitment to our future,” and we’re all for it. Who doesn’t love a litter-free trail or some fresh greenery? Ready to get involved? Check out GreenSantaClarita.com for upcoming events—let’s keep our city looking its best.

Sweet News: Mrs. Fields Opens at Valencia Town Center 🍪

Get ready, Santa Clarita—Mrs. Fields is officially open at Valencia Town Center, and the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies is calling. If you’ve got a sweet tooth (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?), mark your calendar for October 26. The grand opening celebration runs from 2 to 6 p.m., with the first 50 guests scoring a free cookie, plus a chance to win more goodies with their spin-the-wheel game.

Owned by mother-daughter duo Quishon Walker and Brianna Williams, this kiosk isn’t just another cookie stand—it’s a slice of nostalgia served fresh daily. Cookies, brownies, and even made-to-order cookie cakes are here to make your mall visit that much sweeter. Come say hi and grab a treat—because life’s too short to skip dessert.

More details HERE!

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🍻 Tonight, 7 PM - 9 PM | Bingo at Pocock Brewing | Grab a pint, grab a card, and let’s see if tonight’s the night you finally shout BINGO!

🍿 Tomorrow, 11:30 PM | The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Activities Center | Don your best fishnets and get ready for a night of pure cult-classic fun. Get your tickets HERE!

🌱 Saturday, All Day | Make a Difference Day | Start your morning with breakfast at City Hall before rolling up your sleeves to make Santa Clarita shine. Register HERE!

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