🌱 Which El Monte Union students just earned statewide civic leadership honors?
El Monte, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day El Monte! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which El Monte Union students just earned statewide civic leadership honors?
- Why El Monte ranks among America’s safest cities right now
- Who is El Monte facing under the lights this week?
Also on today's calendar: LA vs Hate United Against Hate Week Kick Off and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
- Wednesday: Warmer with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. California State Delegates Earn Recognition (midvalleynews.com) — El Monte Union students from all five comprehensive high schools, including El Monte and South El Monte, were recently honored by the district board for serving as California Girls State delegates. The teens spent a week this summer learning how government works, running mock elections, and building leadership skills, with support from the American Legion Auxiliary and the Girls State Alumnae Foundation. 
2. Think You Know America's Safest Cities? Number One Isn't Where You'd Guess (theboutiqueadventurer.com) — El Monte earns a spot among the 23 safest cities in America, with crime risk estimated at about 1.3 times lower than the national average. The article highlights El Monte’s rich history, diverse community, and easy access to Los Angeles, positioning the city as an appealing place to live or visit for safety-conscious families and travelers.
3. SGV Football Week 8 schedule (sgvtribune.com) — Local football fans in El Monte can catch Bell Gardens visiting El Monte High on Thursday night, with South El Monte traveling to face Alhambra on Friday. The full Week 8 schedule lays out when and where San Gabriel Valley teams are kicking off, helping El Monte families plan which rivalry or league matchups to support under the lights.
4. Residents fighting data centers face tough foe in city of Industry (wavepublication.com) — San Gabriel Valley activists, including those in El Monte, are pushing back against new data centers and battery storage projects they fear will worsen pollution and raise utility costs, especially around the city of Industry. El Monte is highlighted both for adopting a temporary data-center moratorium and for stark revenue gaps compared with Industry, raising questions about who benefits from regional industrial growth.
📸 Around El Monte
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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CWEA LABS Annual Industrial Tour - Thrifty Ice Cream El Monte Plant →
Thrifty Ice Cream Plant, 9200 Telstar Avenue, El Monte
5:00 pm
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
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LA vs Hate United Against Hate Week Kick Off →
Professional Institute of Beauty, 10801 Main Street, El Monte
11:00 am -
Dreams To Doorstep: Certified First Time Homebuyer Education By NEW →
9650 Flair Dr, El Monte
8:00 am -
Aircraft Display Day →
San Gabriel Valley Airport, 4233 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte
8:00 am -
Air Soft Shooting!!!! →
12440 Exline St, 12440 Exline Street, El Monte
5:00 pm
Monday October 19
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
📣 El Monte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee with the Counselor & PTA (Internet Safety & Bully Prevention
Plymouth Elementary School Monrovia, CA 91016
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Flag Football, Girls VR vs Alhambra/Alhambra
Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
4:45 pm -
Art in the Park →
Susan Rubio Zocalo Park, 14349 E. Pacific Ave, Baldwin Park
5:00 pm -
Flag Football, Girls VR vs Mountain View
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
5:15 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting - Canceled →
San Gabriel CA
6:30 pm -
Spirit Day: Cancer Awareness- Wear Pink
Baldwin Park Unified Baldwin Park, CA 91706 -
10 Days of Prayer →
13965 E. Ramona Parkway, Baldwin Park
6:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T2910) in El Monte. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(08126) - 1937 Tyler Ave. in South El Monte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Monte here.
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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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