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Hello Arcadia! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Big Ford festival coming to Santa Anita Park in 2027.
  • See where Arcadia High lands in this week's SGV rankings.

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 104 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 102, low: 74.
  • Wednesday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fabulous Fords Forever Is Back: A New Chapter Begins In Southern California (newsbreak.com) — A major Ford enthusiast event is headed to Santa Anita Park in Arcadia in July 2027, bringing hundreds of cars and thousands of visitors to your backyard. Fabulous Fords Forever will run July 28–31, with main show days July 30–31 and registration opening December 15, 2026, promising cruises, meetups, and expanded programming across Southern California.
   

• SGV football Top 30 rankings: Bishop Amat, La Serna, Bonita on top (sgvtribune.com) — Arcadia High's football team is ranked 22nd this week in the San Gabriel Valley's Top 30, reflecting a solid 5–2 record among tough regional competition. The list highlights Bishop Amat, La Serna, and Bonita at the top, while offering quick notes on key league openers, standout performances, and upcoming Friday night matchups fans may want to follow.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Morning neighbors!
    Have a great weekend . My cat and dog are adorable! I'd love to share them with everyone. (Nextdoor Baldwin Stocker)
  • MY STORY: I was born and raised in Orange County, where my parents built a new life after immigrating from South Korea to pursue the American Dream.
    My parents ran a nursery six days a week, and our home sat right on the property. They built a business, raised a family and made sacrifices… (Nextdoor Holly Avenue Santa Anita)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Monrovia. Apply here.
  • Rosemead Elementary posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian I in Rosemead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sierra Madre

  • 'Outside Mullingar' Finds Love, Land and Longing in Sierra Madre (pasadenanow.com)

Monrovia

  • Thienes Finishes Third Overall in 2026 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Championship (speedwaymedia.com)
  • Pasadena Federal Credit Union Changes Its Name to Paseo Credit Union (pasadenanow.com)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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