Community Corner
🌱 Why is Duarte suddenly a leader in new housing construction?
Coming up on the Duarte Patch calendar: Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute
Greetings Duarte! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Duarte suddenly a leader in new housing construction?
Also on today's calendar: Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 98, low: 71.
- Thursday: Sunny and warm, with a high of 98 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Homeownership rate in LA city hits 36% as home values are 12x median incomes: USC (therealdeal.com) — Duarte stands out countywide for building the most new housing per resident between 2018 and 2025, alongside Rolling Hills Estates and Hidden Hills. A new USC report also shows how soaring home prices, legacy wealth, and slow construction timelines are reshaping homeownership and rebuilding across Los Angeles County, with implications for affordability and future development in Duarte and nearby cities. 
📸 Around Duarte
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Duarte
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- Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Duarte Unified Duarte Community Center 1600 Huntington Drive Duarte, CA 91010
6:00 pm - Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute →
The Buccaneer, 70 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
8:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 29
📣 Duarte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Make-up ID Picture - Student & Staff
Azusa High School AHS-1-Senior Lounge (25)
8:00 am - Monrovia P.A.T.H.S. Meeting
Monrovia Unified Monrovia, CA 91016
8:30 am - Home JV Girls Volleyball VS. Bassett
Covina High School Covina, CA 91723
4:45 pm - Varsity Girls Flag Football vs. La Puente
Northview High La Puente High School, 15615 Nelson Ave E, La Puente, CA 91744\
5:00 pm - Governance Workshop
Azusa Unified School District Azusa, CA 91702
5:30 pm - Home Varsity Girls Volleyball VS. Bassett
Covina High School Covina, CA 91723
6:00 pm - Bradoaks Back to School Night
Monrovia Unified Bradoaks Elementary School, 930 E Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
6:00 pm - Wednesday Late Start Schedule (8:48am-2:35pm)
Baldwin Park Unified SVMS Campus - Opening Day Of School: High School Only
Rancho Learning Center Arcadia, CA 91006 - Meet the Teacher Day
Hugo Reid Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91007
8:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
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
- Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Server - Franchise in Arcadia. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Glendora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duarte here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monrovia
- SGV football Top 30 rankings: Bishop Amat, Damien, La Habra own top spots (sgvtribune.com)
- Area Code 626: Location Map, Time Zone, and Get Number (goodcall.com)
Azusa
- Book Housekeeping Services in Azusa, CA with Heaven W. from $24/hr (care.com)
Arcadia
- Carlsbad Man Now Has Guinness World Record with Record Setting Ownership – North County Daily Star (northcountydailystar.com)
- Photos: Rep. Judy Chu honors San Gabriel Valley leaders (sgvtribune.com)
- Shirley Ann Donn, 91, of Decorah, remembered for faith, family and an adventurous spirit (northiowatoday.com)
Ok Duarte! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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