🌱 How a Cal Poly Pomona grad landed on a world stage

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Cal Poly Pomona grad landed on a world stage

Also on today's calendar: Plague Vendor and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 66.
• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CPP Percussionist Jesus Aguilera Selected for Prestigious World Youth Wind Orchestra (cpp.edu) — Pomona's own Cal Poly Pomona is in the spotlight as recent percussion graduate Jesus Aguilera earns a coveted spot in the World Youth Wind Orchestra, performing in Brazil. His selection highlights the strength and growing international reputation of CPP's band program, while he prepares to continue his percussion studies at Cal State Long Beach.
   

📸 Around Pomona

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pomona

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Plague Vendor @ The Haven →
  The Haven Pomona, 288 W 2nd St, Pomona
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Regular Board Meeting →
  Pomona Unified SD Board Room at Ed. Center 800 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA
  6:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Plague Vendor →
  The Haven Pomona, 288 W 2nd St, Pomona
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Back to School Night
  Ranch Hills Elementary School Pomona, CA 91766
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Back to School Night / Noche de regreso a clases
  Emerson Middle School Pomona, CA 91767
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• PABSE/AAPAC & NCRF 2nd Annual Welcome Back Family Night Extravaganz →
  Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design The Village Conference Center 1460 E. Holt Ave., Pomona, CA
  5:00 pm
• Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Hybrid Meeting →
  Pomona Unified SD On Zoom and In person: Strategic Planning Room 800 S. Garey Ave.
  5:30 pm
Friday August 28
• District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Hybrid Meeting →
  Pomona Unified SD On Zoom and In Person: Strategic Planning Room 800 S. Garey Av
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Back To School Night
  Ramona Middle RMS
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• School Picture Day
  Ramona Middle GYM
  8:00 am
Friday August 21
• Beer & Magic @ La Verne Brewing →
  La Verne Brewing, 2125 Wright Ave C-15, La Verne
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Viking PRIDE Mtg
  Ramona Middle MPD
  8:00 am

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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 August 16, 2026 in Pomona, CA 91767 near Grove and Drake St Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Faiths Freind Sanctuary)
• Increased coyote activity in the Westmont park area, be aware and keep an eye on you pets.
  My sister cat went missing Thursday night and there are signs of a coyote(s) attack. The coyotes seem yo have run out food and they are doing things… (Nextdoor Westmont)

• SIEMENS AG posted a job opening for Project Manager - Manufacturing in Pomona. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Pomona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pomona here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• IE Varsity's Week 0 high school football schedule, Aug. 20-22 (modbee.com)

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• Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 17, 2026 (va.gov)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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