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🌱 Patch AM: CHP investigates deadly 210 Freeway pedestrian crash in Arcadia.
Spotted on the Arcadia calendar: Taste of Arcadia
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In today's newsletter:
- CHP investigates deadly 210 Freeway pedestrian crash in Arcadia.
- How Arcadia's 47–0 win reset their season before league play.
- When 1,200 drones will light up Arcadia's Santa Anita Park.
Also on today's calendar: Here to Serve's "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" Fall Fundraiser and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Person Killed in Arcadia Pedestrian Crash on Foothill (210) Freeway near 5th Avenue (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning on the eastbound 210 Freeway just west of 5th Avenue in Arcadia, shutting lanes for nearly three hours. Authorities say the driver remained at the scene while CHP investigators work to determine what led to the deadly collision. 
• Arcadia dominates La Puente to end two-game losing streak (sgvtribune.com) — Arcadia High's football team snapped a two-game skid with a 47–0 rout of La Puente, powered by standout performances from quarterback Freddy Bysshe and two-way star Aiden Reyes. The dominant win puts Arcadia at 3–2 and builds momentum heading into next week's Crest League opener against Temple City in the Brawl for the Mall.
• DroneArt Show: Space Chase at Santa Anita Park (feverup.com) — Santa Anita Park in Arcadia will host the DroneArt Show: Space Chase on November 6 and 7, featuring 1,200 synchronized drones telling a cosmic story with music and lights. The all-ages, hour-long outdoor show encourages guests to arrive early for food, drinks, and a bundled-up night under the stars.
📸 Around Arcadia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia
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★ Featured events ★
- Taste of Arcadia →
Arcadia
2:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Little Artists
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
11:00 am - Mental Health Presentation - Thriving at Every Age @ Rio Hondo RM
Rio Hondo Elementary School, 11425 Wildflower Rd, Arcadia
8:30 am - Smarty Pants Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
12:00 pm - Baby Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
10:30 am - Sales/Training/Techniques for the Modern World →
Samuel Training Room, 12389 Lower Azusa Rd, Arcadia
11:00 am - Big Butter Jazz Band →
Arcadia Elks Lodge, 27 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia
1:00 pm - 626 Peacock at Astronaut City - Arcadia, CA →
Astronaut City, Arcadia
7:30 pm - Here to Serve's "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" Fall Fundraiser →
365 Campus Dr, Arcadia
5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
📣 Arcadia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult ESL Classes
Shirpser Elementary El Monte, CA 91731
8:15 am - 986 Pharmacy Grand Opening →
986 Pharmacy, 3948 N. Peck Rd., Unit A1-2, El Monte
11:00 am - Good Sleep for Emotional Wellbeing for Older Adults
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
1:00 pm
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Ziggy, a dog who went missing in Los Angeles, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 41 minutes. Message from Owner: "Ziggy… (Nextdoor Holly Avenue Santa Anita) - Good afternoon, ladies, and gentlemen on this Wednesday September 16, 2026!
My lunch was good, I hope yours is better. May your day carry you with hope, and positive vibes!!! (Nextdoor South Arcadia)
- Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Arcadia. Apply here.
- Uniqlo Co., Ltd. posted a job opening for UNIQLO Retail Sales Associate (Seasonal Part Time) - The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Temple City
- SGV flag football Top 20: Bonita, South Hills, Glendora lead the way (sgvtribune.com)
Monrovia
- Monrovia Police: Man barricades hotel room; Stolen car, DUI crash; Loaded gun magazine and drugs; Fake banker scams woman; Etc. (monrovianow.com)
- The Laurel Foundation Launches THE ART OF_ Online Auction to Benefit Programs for LGBTQ+ Youth and Families (citywatchla.com)
- Rize Credit Union opens branch in Monrovia - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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