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š± Patch AM: Two major police incidents unfolded at key Baldwin Park intersections
Coming up: Refreshments with Ms. Rodarte on the Baldwin Park Patch calendar

Good morning to you Baldwin Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Two major police incidents unfolded at key Baldwin Park intersections
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 63.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Covina Police Recover Reported Stolen Van in Baldwin Park After Traffic Stop Tuesday (baldwinparknewsonline.com) — Police recovered a reported stolen van Tuesday morning after a high‑risk traffic stop near Puente Avenue and Dalewood Street in Baldwin Park, close to the U‑Haul facility. Days earlier, officers ended a separate pursuit at Francisquito and Puente avenues, arresting a suspect linked to a carjacking following a stabbing in the city.
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📸 Around Baldwin Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baldwin Park
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Refreshments with Ms. Rodarte
Vineland Elementary Baldwin Park, CA 91706
8:30 am - School Title 1 Meeting
Baldwin Park Unified SVMS - Cafeteria
4:00 pm - Back to School Night
Baldwin Park Unified Sierra Vista Middle School Campus
5:00 pm - National Night Out
Baldwin Park Unified Baldwin Park Police Department
5:30 pm - Labor Day (No School)
Baldwin Park Unified Baldwin Park, CA 91706 - BPUSD - Board of Education Regular Meeting
Baldwin Park Unified District Office
6:00 pm - Annual Crosstown Showdown (BPHS vs SVHS)
Baldwin Park Unified BPHS Ted K. Gorell Stadium
1:00 pm - Dual Language Club Elections
Baldwin Park Unified Baldwin Park, CA 91706
12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
📣 Baldwin Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult ESL Classes
Shirpser Elementary El Monte, CA 91731
8:15 am - CPAC - Consolidated Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Magnolia Learning Center https://mtviewschools.zoom.us/j/87655258833
9:00 am - Baby Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
10:30 am - Home JV Girl's Flag Football VS. San Dimas
Covina High School Covina, CA 91723
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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- Sunlight Media LLC — (323) 868-3581
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seeking a commercial washer technician for a free estimate.
Washer locked and needs to be reset . Thank you in advanced (Nextdoor Pacific)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in El Monte. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in La Puente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Monte
- Free Estate Planning Tools Offered In South El Monte (midvalleynews.com)
- California legislature passes ban on shock gloves for law enforcement (upi.com)
- Humoral Immune Variability in Twin Sisters With SKIV2L-Associated Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome (cureus.com)
La Puente
- Bonita flag football defends No. 1 ranking with win over No. 3 Bishop Amat (pasadenastarnews.com)
Pasadena
- Rabid Bat Found Near Pasadena Park, Health Officials Warn (patch.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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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