🌱 Why a Bellflower gas station became the focus of 10 arrests
Bellflower, California Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Bellflower! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Bellflower gas station became the focus of 10 arrests
- Where St. John Bosco ranks among the nation’s football powerhouses
Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Arrested in Bellflower Nitrous Oxide Enforcement Operation (mynewsla.com) — A late-night enforcement operation at a Bellflower gas station led to 10 arrests tied to nitrous oxide use and sales, including the clerk accused of supplying nine people. Deputies say nitrous oxide is increasingly linked to dangerous street takeovers, and they’re urging Bellflower-area residents to report any planned events to the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station or Crime Stoppers. 
• High school football rankings: New No. 1 tops USA TODAY Sports Super 25 in Week 9 (galvnews.com) — St. John Bosco of Bellflower is ranked No. 12 in USA TODAY’s latest national Super 25 high school football poll, reflecting its strong season and recent win over Orange Lutheran. The rankings highlight how Bosco stacks up against powerhouse programs nationwide, including several other top California teams.
📸 Around Bellflower
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Bellflower
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
Table 4 Tonight: Bellflower | Dinner with New Friends →
Restaurant of the Week, Bellflower Boulevard, Bellflower
7:00 pm
Wednesday November 4
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
Bellflower Unified State of the District
Bellflower Unified Bellflower, CA 90706
5:00 pm
Thursday October 15
📣 Bellflower Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
Senior Advisory Committee →
Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center, 9255 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs
9:30 am -
Yoga Class →
ALBERT O. LITTLE COMMUNITY CENTER, 18750 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia
9:30 am -
Novel Idea Book Club →
Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs
12:00 pm -
Learning Curve →
Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs
3:00 pm -
Boys JV Water Polo vs Artesia
Paramount Pool, 14400 Paramount Blvd, Paramount
4:30 pm -
AWAY - Varsity Girls' Volleyball @ Valencia HS
Valencia High School, 500 Bradford Ave, Placentia
5:00 pm -
Cultura y Lectura →
Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs
6:00 pm -
Coffee with the Principal- Rm 15
Harry Wirtz Elementary School, 8535 Contreras St, Paramount
8:30 am -
Preschool Storytime →
Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs
10:00 am -
Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Cerritos →
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Cerritos, 11101 183rd St., Cerritos
2:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on I-5 N reported at...
There is road construction on I-5 N reported at 3:30 AM. (Nextdoor ) - There is ice on the road on Sierra Hwy reported at...
There is ice on the road on Sierra Hwy reported at 6:24 AM. (Nextdoor )
- City of Norwalk California posted a job opening for Recreation Leader II - Hourly/At-Will/Part Time in Norwalk. Apply here.
- WINGSTOP - FWS - Wingstop, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellflower here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- 2026 Spooktacular (usfigureskating.org)
- Press-Telegram football Top 10 rankings: Long Beach Poly cements No. 2 spot (presstelegram.com)
- Editorial: Rob Bonta will win re-election, but he hasn't earned our endorsement (presstelegram.com)
Downey
- Downey council to weigh new license plate readers at 23 locations — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com)
- 8 Celebrities Who Were Fired From Their Day Jobs Before Becoming Famous (people.com)
- Football Recap: Lincoln Piles Up the Points Against Kimball (maxpreps.com)
Long Beach
- 13 Long Beach Residences Red-Tagged As Storm Recovery Begins Along LA Coast (patch.com)
Ok Bellflower! 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: "What do you call cheese that isn't yours?" — Nacho cheese! (Thank you Lorille C. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.