Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lead Actor Job in Psychological Horror Interactive Film Game, Male, Age 18-40 (backstage.com) — A paid casting call is seeking a male lead actor, age 18–40, for a psychological horror interactive film game, and San Gabriel is one of the listed Southern California locations. The role centers on Alfred, a charming but manipulative theater director who emotionally controls the protagonist, Janice. Local performers can expect an estimated 10 hours of work for a flat rate between $200 and $500.
• Legendary Temple City football coach Bob Hitchcock dies. He was 97 (sgvtribune.com) — San Gabriel Valley readers who follow local high school sports will recognize legendary Temple City football coach Bob Hitchcock, who has died at 97 after leading the Rams to seven CIF titles and a record 46-game winning streak. One former player who later worked in the San Gabriel Unified School District recalls Hitchcock’s discipline, shaved-head tradition, and lasting influence on generations of athletes.
Sustainability In The Spotlight At 'Compostpalooza' In Arcadia On Saturday (patch.com)
Santa Anita Park Brews Up Fun With Oktoberfest Returning Oct. 10 (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!