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Sunday September 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Baldwin Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators know so far about the 605 Freeway death in Baldwin Park
  • See how Baldwin Park High dominated San Diego Morse this week
  • How Baldwin Park Animal Shelter is giving Kenji a second chance

Also on today's calendar: Art in the Park and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Person Found Dead Friday Along Southbound 605 Freeway in Baldwin Park After Caltrans Worker Discovers Body (baldwinparknewsonline.com) β€” A person was found dead late Friday morning on the southbound 605 transition to the westbound 10 Freeway in Baldwin Park, and authorities are still investigating what happened. CHP officers and county firefighters responded after a Caltrans worker discovered the body, and the medical examiner is working to identify the individual. Anyone with information is urged to contact the CHP's Baldwin Park office.
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β€’ SGV high school football scores from Week 4, Sept. 17-18 (modbee.com) β€” Baldwin Park High's football team notched a strong 32–7 win over San Diego Morse in Week 4 action, highlighted in a roundup of San Gabriel Valley scores. The list also tracks how nearby programs like South Hills, Charter Oak, and San Dimas fared, giving Baldwin Park fans a quick snapshot of where their team stands against regional competition.
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β€’ Heartbroken Shelter Dog Surrendered Because He Grew 'Too Big' Is Still Waiting Patiently for Someone to Love Him (pethelpful.com) β€” A Dutch Shepherd named Kenji, first surrendered to Carson Animal Shelter for being "too big," has now been given a second chance thanks to the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter taking him in. Volunteers say he's house-trained, gentle with kids, and great with other dogs, and they hope a better-informed family will finally give him a permanent Baldwin Park–area home.
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    Monday September 21
  • Varsity Girls Flag Football vs. Wilson
    Covina District Field, 220 W Puente St, Covina
    5:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for DUNKIN - Assistant Manager in Baldwin Park. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Baldwin Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin Park here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

El Monte

  • Solis Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month – The Los Angeles Post (lapost.us)

La Puente

  • SGV Varsity football wrap-up: Game stories, photos and scores from Week 4 (sacbee.com)
  • LA's changing weather might bring year-round mosquitoes (lapublicpress.org)

West Covina

  • California woman pleads guilty in $210,600 scam of Midland couple (ourmidland.com)
  • LA County issues temporary ban on mega data centers, with ordinance in the works (presstelegram.com)

Ok Baldwin Park! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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