Community Corner
🌱 Did you see Monday night’s deadly e-bike crash in El Monte?
Also, don't miss 986 Pharmacy Grand Opening on the El Monte Patch calendar
Hey there, El Monte! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Did you see Monday night's deadly e-bike crash in El Monte?
Also on today's calendar: Hope House Annual Fundraiser Luncheon Building Brighter Futures-A Celebration of Hope and Inclusio and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Coroner IDs Man Killed in El Monte Vehicle-Electric Bike Collision (mynewsla.com) — A man riding an e-bike was struck and killed late Monday night on Richwood Avenue in El Monte, and police are asking anyone with information or video to come forward. The 48-year-old victim has been identified, and the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Residents who may have seen anything are urged to contact the El Monte Police Department. 
📸 Around El Monte
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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Monte
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★ Featured events ★
- 986 Pharmacy Grand Opening →
986 Pharmacy, 3948 N. Peck Rd., Unit A1-2, El Monte
11:00 am
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Brazen Wellness Presents: Mommy and Me Zumba →
BEASTIN BEAUTIES, 9814 Garvey Ave Suite 7, El Monte - Board of Education Meeting
District Office, 9700 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City
5:30 pm - Aircraft Display Day →
San Gabriel Valley Airport, 4233 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte
8:00 am - Hope House Annual Fundraiser Luncheon Building Brighter Futures-A Celebration of Hope and Inclusio →
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Monrovia, 700 W Huntington Dr, Monrovia
9:00 am - Hope House Annual Fundraiser Luncheon Building Brighter Futures-A Celebration of Hope and Inclusion →
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Monrovia, 700 W Huntington Dr, Monrovia
11:00 pm - EVENT UPDATE – RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 6, 2026 →
Cathay Bank, 9650 Flair Dr, El Monte
Sunday September 20
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
📣 El Monte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Refresher with the Deputies →
Target Store, 3600 Rosemead Boulevard, Rosemead
12:00 pm - Kids Club →
Baldwin Park CA
4:00 pm - EIC Community Conversations (Fremont School - Traditional)
Fremont Elementary School, 2001 Elm St, Alhambra
5:00 pm - EIC Community Conversations (Baldwin School)
Baldwin Elementary School, 900 S Almansor St, Alhambra
6:00 pm - 10 Days of Prayer →
13965 E. Ramona Parkway, Baldwin Park
6:00 am
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making El Monte PatchAM possible:
- Poinsettia Place Grand Opening - 9/12 — 9258769985
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Penske Motor Group posted a job opening for Longo Lexus VIP Delivery Driver in El Monte. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in El Monte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Monte here.
🗞 Nearby News
Temple City
- SGV flag football Top 20: Bonita, South Hills, Glendora lead the way (sgvtribune.com)
Baldwin Park
- Cal Consulting Senior Project Manager David Marquez Attends Grand Reopening of Barnes Park (californiacitynews.org)
- PUSD Working on Year-End Homecoming Game After Turkey Tussle Cancellation (pasadenanow.com)
Arcadia
- She Agreed To Be A Surrogate For A Single Man, Then Found Out He's A Billionaire With 100 Kids, So She Feels Like Part Of A Baby Factory (chipchick.com)
- Girls' Volleyball: Crescenta Valley Holds Off Surging La Cañada in League Showdown (outlooknewspapers.com)
- League of Legends x Chi Cha San Chen (leagueoflegends.com)
Ok El Monte! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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