🌱 How San Gabriel memories shaped a Top Chef winner’s cooking

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In today's newsletter:

• How San Gabriel memories shaped a Top Chef winner’s cooking
• How did a San Gabriel native become WWII’s most feared U.S. general?

Also on today's calendar: Love L.I.F.E. Pasadena - A FREE Family Event and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Chef Melissa King's Ultimate San Francisco Food Guide (travelandleisure.com) — San Gabriel gets a brief but meaningful spotlight as chef Melissa King recalls weekends cooking with her grandmother there, shaping the Chinese-Californian flavors in her new cookbook. Most of the piece is a detailed guide to King’s favorite San Francisco restaurants, neighborhoods, and must-try dishes for visitors looking to eat like a local chef.
   

• Army Quote of the Day By General George Patton: ‘One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is…' (19fortyfive.com) — San Gabriel gets a notable mention as the birthplace of General George S. Patton, whose aggressive World War II leadership made him one of America’s most famous commanders. The piece pairs a Patton quote on loyalty with a detailed look at his life, from his San Gabriel roots to his pivotal role in North Africa, Sicily, and the Battle of the Bulge.
   

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📸 Around San Gabriel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Gabriel

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 2

• Love L.I.F.E. Pasadena - A FREE Family Event
  Lincoln Avenue Christian Church, 1180 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena
  11:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Wednesday April 22

• Baby & Toddler Storytime
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  10:30 am
• English Conversation Class With Donies
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  3:00 pm
• Computer Classes
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  3:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Walk-in Tutoring With Derek
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  4:00 pm
• Therapeutic Restorative Yoga with Sydney
  FLIHH Holistic Wellness Studio , 616 S Del Mar Ave K , San Gabriel
  5:00 pm
• Yarn Crafting Circle for Adults
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  6:30 pm

Friday April 24

• English Conversation With Ronnie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am

Saturday April 25

• Yoga for Adults
  San Gabriel Library , 500 S Del Mar Ave , San Gabriel
  11:00 am

Thursday April 30

• 'Versified! The Human Equation' Returns for Encore Streaming
  Online
  3:00 pm

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📣 San Gabriel Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday April 21

• School Tour
  San Rafael Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
  8:30 am
• Puzzle Club
  South El Monte Library , 1430 North , Central Ave , South El Monte
  12:00 pm
• Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
  Harbor Gateway Library Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  12:30 pm
• Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Monterey Park
  Marie Callender's , 220 S Atlantic Blvd , Monterey Park
  3:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  My daughter‘s bearded dragon has gone missing, from the vicinity of Adelyn Drive and N. Mission Dr. in San Gabriel, near Coolidge School. If anyone… (Nextdoor North San Gabriel)
• Tengo remodelaciones de baños próximas y busco instaladores de azulejo confiables para duchas.
  Trabajo limpio y responsabilidad son indispensables. Puedo comenzar la próxima semana. Contáctame si estás interesado. (Nextdoor San Gabriel Blvd/Mission Rd)

• Yogurtland posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in San Gabriel. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Temple City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Gabriel here.

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🗞 Nearby News

San Marino

• An Artist Devoted to the Origins of Paints (nytimes.com)
• These 3 Old-School Patterns Will Help You Overcome "Overly Beige" Spaces, Designers Say (thespruce.com)

Alhambra

• One Of Alhambra's Most Unique New Openings Is A Raw, Industrial Space Where Every Drink Comes With Its Own Tasting Card (secretlosangeles.com)
• Mike Fong Sworn In As Newest California Assemblyman (californiaglobe.com)
• Alhambra Rallies Residents and Businesses for Citywide Cleanliness and Sustainability Effort (coloradoboulevard.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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