🌱 Why a Hacienda Heights mansion’s security guard opened fire Monday night

Good morning Hacienda Heights! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Hacienda Heights mansion's security guard opened fire Monday night
• See which Hacienda Heights students just earned national podcast honors

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 101, low: 73.
• Saturday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Security guard opens fire after several burglars spotted inside Hacienda Heights mansion (abc7.com) — A late-night burglary at a gated Hacienda Heights mansion led a security guard to fire warning shots after spotting several suspects inside, prompting a large sheriff's response. Deputies say the residents were away, no one was found inside after a K-9 search, and investigators are still determining what was stolen as they review video of suspects fleeing in a sedan.
   

• The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions (wnyc.org) — Students from Mesa Robles Middle School in Hacienda Heights earned honorable mentions in NPR's 2026 Student Podcast Challenge, spotlighting local talent in shows about AI and digital slang. The long list of winners from across the country shows how your neighborhood school stacks up nationally and may inspire other Hacienda Heights students to try podcasting next year.
   

📸 Around Hacienda Heights

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

📣 Hacienda Heights Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Lunch Mob at Pepper Shaker Restaurant
  Pepper Shaker Restaurant, 1101 E. Imperial Hwy., La Habra
  11:30 am
• RUSD Board Meeting
  Rowland Unified School District Office, 1830 S Nogales St., Rowla
  4:30 pm
• Family Fun Reading Night
  La Colima Elementary School Whittier, CA 90604
  5:30 pm
• Speed Dating | Whittier, CA | Singles 28-40 | Capo Public House | Rodeo 72 →
  Rodeo 72, 7012 Walnut Grove Drive, Whittier
  6:30 pm
• Parent Ed Night
  South Pointe Middle Walnut, CA 91789
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Friday Book Chat-Adults →
  Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier
  10:00 am
• Friday Book Chat-Adults Central →
  Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier
  10:00 am
• Friday Book Chat →
  Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier
  10:00 am
• PTA Harvest Festival!
  Ceres Elementary School Whittier, CA 90604
  5:00 pm
• PTA Harvest Festival
  Ceres Elementary School Whittier, CA 90604
  5:00 pm
• Movie Night
  Murphy Ranch Elementary School Whittier, CA 90603
  6:30 pm
• Varsity Football vs. Norwalk (L) @ Cal High
  Cal High
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE:
  It appears several don't understand what "Please don't send your contact info and ask me to call you". I have received several private messages… (Nextdoor Yojoa)

• Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee - Full Time in La Puente. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Future Opening: Crew Member in La Puente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hacienda Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Industry

• Homes Coming Soon in Industry, CA (redfin.com)
• Korean Company Builds U.S. Production To Fuel Kimchi Expansion (theshelbyreport.com)
• 4-city alliance yields first deal, keeping Juanita Foods in region with new Santa Fe Springs complex (sgvtribune.com)

Whittier

• Best headboard with storage (whittierdailynews.com)
• Video shows women duke it out at SoCal Trader Joe's over kids allegedly left in car (nypost.com)

Los Alamitos

• Emergency Order Issued In Seal Beach Due To Powerful Surf, Threat Of Erosion (patch.com)

Ok Hacienda Heights! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook