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Free Summer Shakespeare and More 

It’s officially summer and Southern California has more entertainment options than you have time. Enjoy some of these unique and fun entertainment options.  Aug. 1-2, 4  Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival  “Measure for Measure”  Info www.scshakespearefest.org/freeshakespeare  What’s better than enjoying Shakespeare? How about enjoying it for free? The location is still being set but this year the

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What’s better than watching Shakespeare outdoors? Watching it for free. ©ADOBESTOCK

Free Summer Shakespeare and More 

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Can I Have Chickens in Santa Clarita? 

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What to Know About Cataract Surgery 

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What’s better than watching Shakespeare outdoors? Watching it for free. ©ADOBESTOCK

Free Summer Shakespeare and More 

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Summer Movie Time 

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