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Morning Arcadia! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Route 66's Arcadia detour saved a beloved steakhouse
  • Arcadia volleyball stays hot with sweep; see who starred Tuesday night
  • How an FBI probe echoes Arcadia's own recent city hall scandal

Also on today's calendar: Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eating on Route 66: Enchiladas, prime rib and pastrami in the San Gabriel Valley (sgvtribune.com) — Route 66's changing path through Arcadia once ran right past The Derby, the historic Huntington Drive steakhouse that narrowly escaped demolition and still celebrates Santa Anita's racing legacy. The piece traces a tasty Route 66 road trip, spotlighting La Paloma, The Derby, and other classic San Gabriel Valley eateries that blend local history with hearty plates.
   

2. Volleyball Recap: Arcadia Wins Going Away Against San Marino (maxpreps.com subscription) — Arcadia High's Apaches volleyball team swept San Marino 3–0 at home, stretching their strong start to a 6–1 season and eight wins in their last ten home matches. Standouts included Natalia Flores and Angelina Zhou, and Arcadia next hosts Flintridge Prep on Friday afternoon.
   

3. Curt Hagman attends supervisors meeting for first time since FBI raids (sgvtribune.com) — A San Bernardino County supervisor returned to public meetings amid an ongoing FBI investigation into several Inland Empire officials, part of wider federal scrutiny of alleged Chinese government ties. For Arcadia residents, the case echoes charges earlier this year against former Mayor Eileen Wang, who resigned from the city council after being accused of acting as an agent of China.
   

4. Defense Department Orders 30 Universities to Audit China Ties (time.com) — A new Pentagon order is forcing 30 major universities to rapidly audit and potentially cut research ties with dozens of Chinese and other foreign institutions or risk losing federal funding. Arcadia residents may recall similar national-security concerns locally, as the article notes former Mayor Eileen Wang's resignation after admitting she acted as an unregistered Chinese government agent before taking office.
   

5. Orange County's Rep. Young Kim donates campaign funds from West Covina media mogul probed by the FBI (dailynews.com) — Federal investigators are scrutinizing donations from West Covina media executive James Su, whose contributions reached city leaders in Arcadia as well as national politicians. Rep. Young Kim has redirected Su-linked funds to an anti–human trafficking nonprofit while Arcadia and West Covina officials who received donations have not publicly commented.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • MVSD Walk-Up Food Pantry - Family Center
    Magnolia Learning Center Mountain View School District Family Center, 2740 Mountain View R
    2:00 pm
  • San Gabriel Academy at Gabrielino →
    Gabrielino High School, 1327 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel
    3:30 pm
  • Varsity Volleyball: Arroyo Vs Azusa @ Azusa ( 4:45pm)
    Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
    4:45 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Carver Elementary San Marino, CA 91108
    5:30 pm

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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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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