Community Corner
🌱 How much power does Santa Fe Springs’ Assembly representative really hold?
And check out Preschool Storytime on the Santa Fe Springs Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How much power does Santa Fe Springs' Assembly representative really hold?
Also on today's calendar: State of the City Address and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
- Thursday: Sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Before a California Bill Gets a Vote, It Has to Get Past Blanca Pacheco (latinonewsnetwork.com) — Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco plays a powerful gatekeeping role over every bill that moves through the California Assembly, including those affecting Santa Fe Springs and other AD-64 cities. The profile traces her local roots, legislative priorities, and strong electoral position in this safely Democratic district, outlining how her committee assignments and voting record could shape laws that impact residents' daily lives.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santa Fe Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Preschool Storytime →
Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- State of the City Address →
Town Center Hall, 11740 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs
11:30 am - Learning Curve →
Santa Fe Springs City Library, 11700 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs
3:00 pm - Beyond the Basics: Mastering PrograMill® CAM for Peak Performance →
Ivoclar Academy Santa Fe, 10349 Heritage Park Dr, Santa Fe Springs
8:30 am - Coffee Chat w/the Principal
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
8:30 am - Homecoming Dance
Santa Fe High School Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
7:00 pm - UnBreakably Her Brunch & Showcase '26 →
Azar Event Center, 12215 Slauson Avenue, Santa Fe Springs
11:00 am - Business Card Exchange →
11721 Telegraph Road, Unit K, Santa Fe Springs - Varsity Football @ Paramount
Santa Fe High School Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
7:00 pm - VIEJONES MAŃOSOS: Los Originales De San Juan, Los Cuates, Oro Norteño y Mas →
Santa Fe Springs CA
5:30 pm - Human Resources Roundtable →
11721 Telegraph Road, Unit K, Santa Fe Springs
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Yoga Class →
ALBERT O. LITTLE COMMUNITY CENTER, 18750 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia
9:30 am
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 3.55 earthquake reported
Sep 27 at 8:40 AM PDT: 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hermosa Beach, CA. More than 2106 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1340) in Norwalk. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Whittier. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Fe Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norwalk
- Press-Telegram high school football schedule for Week 6 games, Oct. 1-3 (presstelegram.com)
- Newsom Signs 4 New California DUI Laws. Advocates Want More Next Session (kqed.org)
- 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!' Now Playing (rafu.com)
Whittier
- USC Kickstarts 2028 Recruiting With Verbal From In-State Distance Freestyler Cassie Espinoza (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
- The Detuned Shelby Dodge Built Specifically For A Rental Car Counter (hotcars.com)
- Woman Wants to Add Punitive Damages Claim Against Archdiocese, School (mynewsla.com)
Los Alamitos
- Big Surf, Flooding To Hit Seal Beach Coastline: Advisory (patch.com)
Ok Santa Fe Springs! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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