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🌱 Patch AM: How to book a tour of Glendora’s hand‑built Rubel Castle

Spotted on the Glendora calendar: Jimmy Becker

Thursday September 24th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How to book a tour of Glendora's hand‑built Rubel Castle
  • Key court deadlines Glendora residents tied to local estates should know
  • What Glendora families should do if a bat gets inside

Also on today's calendar: Glendora 5th Ward End of Summer Picnic and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 93, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. This Hand-Built Castle Just Outside L.A. is One of Southern California's Strangest Gems (edhat.com) — Rubel Castle in Glendora is open for small-group tours several days each month, offering a two‑hour walk through towers, tunnels, and quirky structures built from salvaged materials. Run by the Glendora Historical Society, the hillside site requires advance reservations, sturdy shoes, and comfort with steps and uneven ground, but rewards locals with one of Southern California's most unusual historic landmarks.
   

2. Public Notices Published September 24, 2026 (sanfernandosun.com) — Several new court summonses, name‑change petitions, probate cases, and lien sales across Los Angeles County include one estate notice listing a Glendora resident as petitioner. If you're an heir, creditor, or otherwise involved in any of these estates or lawsuits, you may need to review the case details, note upcoming October and November hearing dates, and consider contacting an attorney promptly.
   

3. Los Angeles County Nears Its Rabid Bat Record with 66 Detections as California Tallies 252 Animal Rabies Cases (medicaldaily.com) — Los Angeles County has already found 66 rabid bats this year, including some in Glendora, putting the county close to its all‑time record and raising concerns about pets and people who may encounter them. Health officials urge residents never to touch bats, to report any found indoors or acting strangely, and to keep dogs and cats current on rabies vaccinations to avoid costly post‑exposure treatment.
   

4. Brea Police arrest beauty‑supply theft suspect after $15,000 multi‑city crime spree (newsantaana.com) — A suspected beauty‑supply thief who allegedly hit stores in more than a dozen cities, including Glendora, has been arrested in Tarzana after police say she stole over $15,000 in merchandise. Prosecutors could pursue multiple felony counts for grand theft, organized retail theft, and burglary, while Orange County and nearby cities continue grappling with rising shoplifting and tightening store security measures.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 24
  • WC Threat Youth Basketball
    CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER-GYM, 1363 E Cameron Ave, West Covina
    5:30 pm
  • VR Girls Volleyball @ Charter Oak
    Charter Oak High School
    6:00 pm
  • Fall Paint @ Artist Pizzeria in Covina! →
    The Artist Pizzeria, 113 N Citrus Ave, Covina
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 22, 2026 in Santa Maria, CA 93458 near Main and western Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Glendora/Charter Oak)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 22, 2026 in Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 near on Binney St. Near S. Stimson Ave & Gale Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Glendora/Charter Oak)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Cashier in Azusa. Apply here.
  • Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Covina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glendora here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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