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🌱 Why is LA County moving to block large AI data centers?
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Good morning El Monte! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is LA County moving to block large AI data centers?
Also on today's calendar: SGV Clean Air and Water Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very hot, with a high of 104 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Very hot, temps: high: 103, low: 74.
- Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Supervisors considering AI data center ban for unincorporated LA County (presstelegram.com) — Los Angeles County supervisors are weighing a ban on large AI-focused data centers in unincorporated areas, responding to concerns about heavy energy and water use. For El Monte residents, it's notable that your city is cited among nearby communities already restricting such projects, as the county looks at stricter zoning, possible moratoriums, and updated noise rules for these facilities. 
📸 Around El Monte
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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Monte
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- Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - El Monte →
Shakey's Pizza Parlor - El Monte, El Monte
2:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Flag Football, Girls VR @ Alhambra/Alhambra
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
5:15 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR vs Mountain View
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
5:15 pm - Coffee with the Principal
Columbia Elementary El Monte, CA 91731
8:30 am - Football (11 person) VR @ Arroyo
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
7:00 pm - Varsity Boys Football: Arroyo Vs. El Monte @ Arroyo ( 7pm)
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
7:00 pm - Varsity Football @ South El Monte HS
Mountain View High El Monte, CA 91732
7:00 pm - SGV Clean Air and Water Fair →
ActiveSGV Headquarters @ Jeff Seymour Center/Mulhall Elementary School, 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte
9:00 am - MARANARTHA WORSHIP NIGHT!!!!!!! →
New Beginning Community Ministries, 3903 Tyler Avenue, El Monte
5:30 pm - Foodies + New Friends: El Monte | Giving Back Edition →
Xécora Gastronomía Urbana, 11583 Lower Azusa Road, El Monte
7:00 pm - Bike Rodeo and Bike Skills Course in El Monte →
ActiveSGV Headquarters @ Jeff Seymour Center/Mulhall Elementary School, 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte
9:00 am - 親子心靈環保體驗班 秋季 2026 →
4530 Peck Rd, El Monte
2:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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🗞 Nearby News
South El Monte
- SGV football Top 30 rankings: Bishop Amat, La Serna, Bonita in top three spots (modbee.com)
Baldwin Park
- SGV Week 7 high school football schedule (sgvtribune.com)
Arcadia
- Why did the father in an Arcadia surrogacy scandal want 21 kids? Attorney speaks exclusively to ABC7 (abc7.com)
- Fabulous Fords Forever Is Back: A New Chapter Begins In Southern California (newsbreak.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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