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🌱 West Covina produce firm hit with federal sanctions over unpaid award
Be sure to catch Flag Football @ Bishop Montgomery JV/Varsity Pre Season on the West Covina Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- West Covina produce firm hit with federal sanctions over unpaid award
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 69.
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry (usda.gov) — A produce company based in West Covina has been barred by the USDA from operating in the produce industry after failing to pay more than $21,000 awarded to a Texas seller. The action is part of a broader federal crackdown on several firms nationwide that violated the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, restricting their licenses and limiting principals' future roles in produce businesses. 
📸 Around West Covina
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Covina
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- Flag Football @ Bishop Montgomery JV/Varsity Pre Season
South Hills High Covina, CA 91723
5:00 pm - Football vs. Los Osos (AWAY)
South Hills High Covina, CA 91723
7:00 pm
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Annual Crosstown Showdown (BPHS vs SVHS)
Baldwin Park Unified BPHS Ted K. Gorell Stadium
1:00 pm - Home JV Girl's Volleyball VS. Webb
Covina High School Covina, CA 91723
4:45 pm - WC Threat Youth Basketball
Wescove Elementary CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER-GYM 1363 E Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91790, USA
5:30 pm - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Duarte Unified Duarte Community Center 1600 Huntington Drive Duarte, CA 91010
6:00 pm - Home VAR Girl's Volleyball VS. Webb
Covina High School Covina, CA 91723
6:00 pm - VR Football vs La Serna
Northview High Covina District Field
7:00 pm - Morning Assembly-Spirit Shirt Day
Charles H. Lee Elementary Azusa, CA 91702
8:15 am - Community Building Schedule
Azusa High School Azusa, CA 91702
8:30 am - Colgate Dental Screening
Washington Elementary School Covina, CA 91724
8:30 am - Dual Language Club Elections
Baldwin Park Unified Baldwin Park, CA 91706
12:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I think I really unlocked a hidden talent.
It's something very zen and satisfying to me cleaning a pool. Took 2 visits to turn this one around. (Nextdoor Vincent Ave) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on September 8, 2026 in West Covina, CA 91791 near Near Embrook Way Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Bromley/Willow)
- Volunteers of America Los Angeles posted a job opening for Cook in Pomona. Apply here.
- Horace Mann posted a job opening for Insurance Agent - Whittier, CA in Whittier. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Covina here.
🗞 Nearby News
Industry
- Clive Davis' $35-million art trove, including Warhol and Hockney, heads to auction (latimes.com)
- He sold out a DJ set in a California state park: Here's how Chris Lake made it happen (latimes.com)
- 'We love Canada,' say U.S. tourism ads as Canadians vow to stay away (latimes.com)
La Puente
- Here's How Video Games Led This California Kid to Bass Fishing Superstardom (outdoorlife.com)
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-- 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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