🌱 How La Puente’s vote is shaping this powerful county supervisor race

Hi La Puente! 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 La Puente’s vote is shaping this powerful county supervisor race
• Don’t miss La Puente’s Pride “Brunch by the Bridge” this month
• Nogales lineman from La Puente already on Kansas football’s 2027 radar

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Election Results: 2 LA County Board of Supervisors district races up for grabs (sgvtribune.com) — La Puente voters are helping choose a new LA County supervisor for District 1, which includes their city and nearby communities. Early results show State Sen. Maria Durazo leading, with La Puente Councilmember David Argudo among the contenders for the powerful seat that shapes county services, homelessness policy, and funding across the San Gabriel Valley.
   

• Your Guide to SGV Pride Month 2026: Pride Celebrations Across the San Gabriel Valley (coloradoboulevard.net) — La Puente residents can join a “Brunch by the Bridge” Pride resource fair this month as part of the San Gabriel Valley’s 2026 Pride Tour. A regional calendar highlights celebrations in La Puente, Pasadena, El Monte, Monrovia, and San Marino, all aimed at connecting and supporting LGBTQ+ neighbors and allies through festive, family-friendly events and resources.
   

• KU football adds offensive lineman Dexter (ljworld.com) — La Puente gets a brief shout-out as Nogales High School lineman Derek Gonzalez is noted among Kansas football’s 2027 offensive line commits. The piece mainly focuses on Arizona tackle Richie Dexter’s decision to join KU and how he fits into the Jayhawks’ long-term roster plans.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bassett Unified School District posted a job opening for Child Development Substitute Teacher in La Puente. Apply here.
• West Covina Unified School District posted a job opening for Assistant Junior Varsity Football Coach - West Covina High School in West Covina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Puente here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Industry

• 2026 Penhall Memorial Speedway Cup Results (cyclenews.com)
• When it comes to opening a university, Chula Vista needs to think big (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Whittier's Comic Fest celebrates ‘The Boys,' and pop culture fandom (sgvtribune.com)

West Covina

• Best Practices: Foothill Transit's Strategy to Deploying Zero-emission Technologies and Managing a Mixed Fleet (masstransitmag.com)

Pasadena

• Real-Time Results: LA County Primary Election 2026 (patch.com)

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Ok La Puente! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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