š± How El Monte students can get free evening meals this summer
El Monte, California Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, El Monte! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How El Monte students can get free evening meals this summer
- How one El Monte Union secretary shaped campuses for 35 years
- Which SGV Pride events are coming to El Monte this June?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Mountain View Supper Program Offers Free Meals (midvalleynews.com) ā Families in El Monte can soon get free evening suppers for students at Payne Elementary and Twin Lakes School through Mountain View School Districtās new federally funded program. The CACFP-backed service supports kids in after-school activities, prioritizes nutrition and wellness, and automatically covers children in CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR households. Residents can contact the district for full eligibility and schedule details. 
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2. El Monte Union Names Classified Employee (midvalleynews.com) ā El Monte Union is honoring longtime Rosemead High School principal secretary Christine Inocencio as its 2025ā26 Classified Employee of the Year, highlighting her 35 years of service to district schools. With deep family ties to El Monte and Baldwin Park, Inocencioās work has supported students, staff, and families across multiple campuses, including Ramona, Ledesma, Rosemead, and El Monte High School. Ā Ā Ā
3. Your Guide to SGV Pride Month 2026: Pride Celebrations Across the San Gabriel Valley (coloradoboulevard.net) ā El Monte residents can look forward to two SGV Pride Month events in town: a Pride Night at the farmers market and an SGV LGBTQ Center quinceaƱera celebration later in June. The guide also highlights Pride activities across nearby San Gabriel Valley cities, encouraging locals to connect, celebrate, and share additional events happening throughout the month. Ā Ā Ā
4. 2026 Election Results: 2 LA County Board of Supervisors district races up for grabs (sgvtribune.com) ā El Monte voters are part of LA Countyās First District, where early primary results show State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo with a strong lead to replace termedāout Supervisor Hilda Solis. The article explains whoās running, how the topātwo system works, and whatās at stake for the district that includes El Monte and much of the central San Gabriel Valley. Ā Ā Ā
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- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Whittier, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 14 minutes. Message from Finder: "Small chihuahuaā¦ (Nextdoor Parkview) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Chico was LOST on June 1, 2026 in El Monte, CA 91732 near Peck Rd and Lower Azusa Rd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or toā¦ (Nextdoor El Monte Airport)
- Cathay Bank posted a job opening for VP, Assistant Manager - CRA in El Monte. Apply here.
- Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Temple City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Monte here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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