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🌱 Why a nearby Little League’s turmoil could affect Pico Rivera players
Be sure to catch Los Farmerz on the Pico Rivera Patch calendar
Hello Pico Rivera! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a nearby Little League's turmoil could affect Pico Rivera players
- How a Pico Rivera senator just expanded benefits for disabled veterans
- What tougher DUI penalties did Pico Rivera's senator just help pass?
Also on today's calendar: Cafecito y Libros Book Club and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sunshine; hot, less humid, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Saturday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 102 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• An L.A. suburb evicts its own beloved Little League, sparking charges of political payback (newsbreak.com) — Families in Pico Rivera whose kids play in Santa Fe Springs' Metro Little League are caught in the middle as the city revokes the league's field access amid accusations of contract violations and political retaliation. Games have been moved to Downey while league leaders and city officials trade blame, leaving parents worried about the future of affordable, nearby youth baseball. 
• Newsom Signs Five Bills Expanding Benefits for California Veterans and Military Families (lmlamplighter.com) — Pico Rivera residents are represented at the Capitol as Sen. Bob Archuleta's bill to expand property-tax exemptions for disabled veterans is among five new measures signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The package boosts benefits, tuition access, and family leave for veterans and military families statewide, potentially easing housing and education costs for local service members.
• Braun's Law Signed: State legislation passed to crack down on DUI offenders (pasadenaweekly.com) — Pico Rivera's state Sen. Bob Archuleta is behind a new California law, "Braun's Law," that toughens consequences for repeat DUI offenders after a teen was killed in Manhattan Beach. Along with several related bills, it increases penalties, license revocations, and ignition interlock requirements to keep impaired drivers off roads statewide, including in local neighborhoods.
📸 Around Pico Rivera
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pico Rivera
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★ Featured events ★
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Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 Sports Arena Dr, Pico Rivera
2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- V Football vs. Artesia (A)
Pioneer High School Whittier, CA 90606
7:00 pm - Early Learning Story Time
El Rancho Adult School (ERAS), 8110 Paramount Blvd., Pico Rivera
5:00 pm - Cafecito y Libros Book Club →
Ollin Cultural Center, 9265 Telegraph Rd, Pico Rivera
6:30 pm
Friday October 2
Thursday October 8
Thursday October 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Beyond the Basics: Mastering PrograMill® CAM for Peak Performance →
Ivoclar Academy Santa Fe, 10349 Heritage Park Dr, Santa Fe Springs
8:30 am - Coffee with the Principal
Washington Elementary Montebello, CA 90640
8:30 am - Coffee with the Principal/ Cafecito con el Director →
Suva Elementary Bell, CA 90201
8:30 am - Football (11 person) JV vs La Canada
Schurr High Montebello, CA 90640
4:00 pm - SGHS Theatre Presents: Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE
San Gabriel High School, 801 S Ramona St, San Gabriel
4:30 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Norwalk
Norwalk High School, 11356 Leffingwell Rd, Norwalk
4:45 pm - (G) V Volleyball vs. Glenn (H) →
Richard Bergenthal Gymnasium (Large Gym)
4:45 pm - Paint Night
Katherine Edwards Middle School Whittier, CA 90606
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Must have playmates other dogs Must have time for him He is very playful play with him onece in a while he's a year old his name is Sonny don't… (Nextdoor Pico Rivera-Rosemead Blvd)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Pico Rivera. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Montebello
- 3 Californians sue ICE officers hours after Newsom signs bill greenlighting lawsuits (sfchronicle.com)
- Newsom Signs LA Lawmaker's Bill Targeting Organized Metal Theft (mynewsla.com)
- Fred Robledo makes his SGV football league predictions … (sgvtribune.com)
Commerce
- Retail Supervisor - Full Time (Commerce, CA) (puma.com)
- In-N-Out Expands California Footprint With Four New Locations Coming Soon (edhat.com)
Los Alamitos
- Emergency Order Issued In Seal Beach Due To Powerful Surf, Threat Of Erosion (patch.com)
Ok Pico Rivera! 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!)
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