🌱 How could the new blackjack ban hit Commerce’s budget and jobs?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could the new blackjack ban hit Commerce’s budget and jobs?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Memorial Day Mass and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Commerce, Bell Gardens fight back against new cardroom regulations, including blackjack ban (abc7.com) — Commerce officials are warning that new state rules banning blackjack and other games in cardrooms could slash Commerce Casino revenue, which currently supplies about 40% of the city’s general fund. Alongside Bell Gardens, the city is backing a court challenge, pressing lawmakers for financial relief, and weighing new sales taxes as a May 21 hearing approaches.
   

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📸 Around Commerce

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Commerce

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 22

• MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Commerce, CA at Dirt Dog Compound →
  The Compound by Dirt Dog, 2909 Supply Ave, Commerce
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Little Learners, Big Beginnings: A Family Workshop
  Brightwood Elementary Northrup Elementary School, 409 S Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra, CA 9
  8:30 am
• Sourdough Starter Pancakes and Butter for Kids!
  Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library
  4:00 pm
• Spring Concert (Middle School Honor Band & Orchestra)
  Brightwood Elementary Alhambra High School, 101 S 2nd St, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA
  6:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Annual Memorial Day Mass →
  Resurrection Cemetery, 966 Potrero Grande Dr, Rosemead
  10:00 am

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📣 Commerce Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Parent Workshop →
  Winter Gardens Elementary in Room 304
  8:45 am
• Grupo Crecer - Parent Workshop #4
  La Merced Intermediate LMI
  9:00 am
• South Gate Fair Housing Workshop →
  Hub Cities Consortium, 4354 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate
  9:30 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

East Los Angeles

• College commencements season, 15 mph school zone speed limit and more school news (theeastsiderla.com)
• How the Shuffle Crypto Movement Is Crossing Into Music, Lifestyle, and Culture in 2026 (honeysucklemag.com)
• High school boys volleyball: City Section playoff scores and pairings (latimes.com)

Downey

• North Downey apartment community sells for $40 million — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com)

Long Beach

• Grand Opening Of Snoop Dogg's Store Postponed Due To Safety Concerns (patch.com)

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Ok Commerce! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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