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🌱 How will Carson spend its unexpected $370 million windfall?

And on the Carson Patch calendar - St Peter's by the Sea Preschool - Open House

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What's up Carson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Carson spend its unexpected $370 million windfall?
  • A rescued kitten's story just brought a full-service vet clinic to Carson
  • Carson fire victim's lawsuit reveals State Farm lawyers used fake AI cases

Also on today's calendar: St Peter's by the Sea Preschool - Open House and 4 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Carson Secures $370 Million Tesoro/Marathon Settlement, Strengthening City Finances Without a Tax Increase (reportablenews.com) — Carson has secured a massive $370 million settlement from Tesoro/Marathon, giving the city $120 million upfront and steady annual payments without adding any new taxes on residents. City leaders say the money will go through the public budgeting process, with infrastructure and long-delayed maintenance already flagged as likely priorities that could reshape local services and neighborhoods.
   

2. Injured Stray Kitten Inspires $2.5 Million Donation For Animal Clinic (forbes.com) — Carson pet owners now have a new ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic offering free and low-cost basic care, spay/neuter services, and treatment for minor illnesses just a mile from donor Kathy Taggares' food plant. Inspired by a rescued kitten named Princess Millie, Taggares' $2.5 million gift is expanding access to veterinary care for families across Carson and the South Bay.
   

3. State Farm defense lawyers admit AI generated fake cases in LA lawsuit (dailyfly.com) — A Carson homeowner's lawsuit over an uninhabitable fire-damaged house has exposed that State Farm's defense lawyers used AI-generated, fake legal citations in court filings. The case, stemming from a 2020 fire and stalled repairs, is headed for trial in October and is drawing wider attention to how careless AI use can affect real families' efforts to rebuild.
   

4. Joseph Paintsil's goal carries Galaxy past Quakes (statenews.net) — Major League Soccer fans in Carson saw the LA Galaxy edge the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 at home, despite playing the second half a man down. Joseph Paintsil's late goal and JT Marcinkowski's strong goalkeeping snapped the Galaxy's post-World Cup slump and gave local supporters a satisfying California Clasico win.
   

5. This Long Beach High School Ranked Among Top 50 In California (patch.com) — A new U.S. News ranking places the California Academy of Mathematics and Science in Carson among the top 10 high schools in California, highlighting strong test scores and college readiness. While the story focuses on Long Beach, it also spotlights Carson's CAMS as a standout option for local families seeking a high-performing public school.
   

📸 Around Carson

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Other local events
    Friday August 21
  • Gardena PD/UCLA Blood Drive
    City of Gardena Rush Gym
    9:00 am
  • Teacher Work Day- No students
    District PDF Long Beach, CA 90810
    12:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • 23rd Annual Gardena Jazz Festival
    City of Gardena Rowley Park, 13220 Van Ness Ave, Gardena, CA 90249, USA
    • Monday August 24
  • Teacher Work Day- No students
    District PDF Long Beach, CA 90810
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • First Day of School (Students) - Fall Semester Begins
    District PDF Long Beach, CA 90810
    12:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Restless Marc: Luv Lettas Live in Carson →
    SOL Venue, 313 Carson St, Carson
    6:00 pm

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Ok Carson! 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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