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🌱 Which San Gabriel Valley Chinese restaurants truly stand out right now?
Also, don't miss VGL VIP - Los Angeles, CA on the San Gabriel Patch calendar

Morning San Gabriel! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which San Gabriel Valley Chinese restaurants truly stand out right now?
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 14 Best Chinese And Taiwanese Food Spots In California's San Gabriel Valley (tastingtable.com) — If you're hungry in San Gabriel, this guide spotlights Hong Kong Dim Sum House, Hui Tou Xiang, Tam's Noodle House, and other standout Chinese and Taiwanese spots locals swear by. It also pulls in nearby Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, and Temple City, giving you dozens of detailed suggestions, signature dishes, and addresses to explore across the broader San Gabriel Valley food scene.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Gabriel
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★ Featured events ★
- VGL VIP - Los Angeles, CA →
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel
6:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Video Games Live
San Gabriel Fine Arts Association 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776 - Football (11 person) VR @ Bassett / JV & PS
Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
7:00 pm
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Collaboration Day
Hugo Reid Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91007
8:10 am - DSW: Thriving (Gidley/Shirpser/Rio)
Shirpser Elementary Gidley Elementary School, 10226 Lower Azusa Rd, El Monte, CA 91
8:30 am - Frosh Boys Football: Burroughs Vs Arroyo @ Arroyo ( 4pm)
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
4:00 pm - Lift Back-to-School Night (Adult Transition)
Alhambra High 20 S Marengo Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA
4:30 pm - Carver Family Picnic
Carver Elementary San Marino, CA 91108
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
5:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR vs Mountain View / AG
Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
5:15 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR @ Montebello
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
5:15 pm - Minimum Day: Dana Middle School
Rancho Learning Center Arcadia, CA 91006
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sony PlayStation VR Bundle + 2 Motion Controllers.
Used-good condition $120 Includes: • PlayStation VR headset • 2 Move motion controllers • Processor unit • Cables/accessories needed for setup … (Nextdoor North San Gabriel)
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Alhambra. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Monterey Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Gabriel here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Marino
- Pirelli brings a new Moto2 front tyre to Misano (totalmotorcycle.com)
- Families Get a Firsthand Look at Life at Huntington Middle School (pasadenanow.com)
- National Merit 2027: LA County scholarship semifinalists announced (presstelegram.com)
Alhambra
- Garrett Ho says God has prepared him for his roles as police chaplain, pastor, professor (christianindex.org)
- National Merit 2027: LA County scholarship semifinalists announced (dailynews.com)
South Pasadena
- Final Weeks to View Sarah Esmi's 'STILL HERE' Exhibit in South Pasadena (southpasadenan.com)
Ok San Gabriel! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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