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What's up Arcadia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Arcadia couple faces $20 million bail in massive child abuse case
  • What to know before Enchant's 10-acre Christmas maze lights up Arcadia
  • Where Arcadia football lands in this week's SGV Top 30 rankings

Also on today's calendar: Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble presents "A Saintly and Sinful Concert" and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sandra L Manzi S.!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bail set at $20 million each for couple in 'unprecedented' child abuse case involving more than a dozen surrogate-born children (truecrimenews.com) — An Arcadia couple has been charged in what prosecutors call an unprecedented child abuse case involving more than a dozen surrogate-born children living in their local home. Authorities say 21 children were tracked with spreadsheets and monitored via CCTV, with alleged daily beatings by nannies. The children are now in protective custody while the couple, who pleaded not guilty, each face multimillion-dollar bail and significant potential prison time.
   

• The world's largest Christmas light maze is back in L.A. County, spanning 10 acres and featuring an ice rink — tickets start at $29 (secretlosangeles.com) — Arcadia residents can step into a 10-acre Christmas light maze when Enchant L.A. returns to Santa Anita Park from November 20 to December 27, 2026. The experience includes a new story-driven maze, ice skating, snow slides, live entertainment, and a festive village with food and shopping. Tickets start at $29, with premium upgrades and special themed nights throughout the season.
   

• SGV football Top 30 rankings: Bishop Amat, La Serna and Bonita keep rolling (sgvtribune.com) — Arcadia High's football team is ranked 21st in the San Gabriel Valley Top 30 this week, putting the Apaches solidly in the regional conversation as league play heats up. The list tracks how Arcadia stacks up against nearby powers like Bishop Amat, La Serna, Bonita, and others, giving local fans a sense of where their team stands heading into Friday's key games.
   

📣 Arcadia Shout Outs!

  • 🌟 Great reporting, I moved out,but still miss this once great city and I'm amazed the turn it took, so enjoy reading all the articles and keeping up with ARCADIA. —Sandra L Manzi S. Like

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Ok Arcadia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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