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🌱 How a dirt bike pursuit came dangerously close to Huntington Park
Also check out Los Francos on the Huntington Park Patch calendar
Hi Huntington Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a dirt bike pursuit came dangerously close to Huntington Park
Also on today's calendar: LAST L.A PUNK INVASION 2026 | SAT SEP 12 | LEONARDOS.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Possible Armed Pursuit Suspect Taken Into Custody in South Los Angeles (mynewsla.com) — Law enforcement tracked a dirt bike rider through several South Los Angeles neighborhoods, including the Florence-Firestone area near Huntington Park, before arresting him Wednesday evening. The possibly armed suspect fueled up near Alameda and Nadeau streets, briefly drew other riders into the chase, and was later found hiding in a trash can and taken into custody without incident. 
📸 Around Huntington Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntington Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Los Francos →
Leonardos De Huntington Park, 6617 Wilson Ave, Huntington Park
8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- City Council Meeting →
City of Huntington Park All agenda items and reports are available for review in the Ci
6:00 pm - LAST L.A PUNK INVASION 2026 | SAT SEP 12 | LEONARDOS →
Leonardos De Huntington Park, 6617 Wilson Ave, Huntington Park
12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
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Rosewood Park Los Angeles, CA 90040 - Kickoff Week Carnival
Winter Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, CA 90022
8:45 am - Welcome Back Family Picnic, 5pm - 7pm
Repetto Elementary Monterey Park, CA 91754
5:00 pm - Tire Recycling Event (South Gate Park) →
South Gate Park, 4900 Southern Ave, South Gate
9:00 am - Baby Storytime →
Bell Gardens Library, 7110 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens
10:30 am - Taller: ยกSubรกmonos a la Ola del Regreso a Clases! (SESIรN DE LA
Chavez Middle School Lynwood, CA 90262
5:00 pm - Workshop: Letโs Catch the Wave Back-to-School! (EVENING SESSION)
Chavez Middle School Lynwood, CA 90262
5:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Ynez Elementary Alhambra Unified School District, 1515 W Mission Rd, Alhambra
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Huntington Park. Apply here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Huntington Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vernon
- The AI build-out rests on hidden debt (gisreportsonline.com)
- Kari Statham running for Vernon council seat, promises to listen first and lead with heart (castanet.net)
- What it looks like to live next to a sprawling data center (usatoday.com)
Bell
- CA investigators seek information on murder victim with ties to Bellingham (kpug1170.com)
- Car Wash Workers Cope with Lingering Impacts of ICE Raids (ognsc.com)
East Los Angeles
- Focused on the Future: Louis Barajas on Culture, Trust and Advice (wealthmanagement.com)
Ok Huntington Park! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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