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Westminster, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Westminster! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 405 crash in Westminster miraculously ended with minor injuries
  • How tight races could reshape Westminster’s voice in Sacramento

Also on today's calendar: Box & Breathe at Grampa’s Gym and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beams from truck load smash through truck in California, officials say (abc7ny.com) — A dramatic crash on the 405 in Westminster saw long metal beams from a work truck spear straight through a pickup’s cab Wednesday morning, yet the driver escaped with only minor injuries. CHP Westminster is using the incident to urge local drivers to double-check that work materials and other loads are tightly secured before getting on the freeway.
   

• Election 2026: Where Orange County's close legislative races stand (ocregister.com) — Close legislative races could shift political representation for Westminster residents in both the 36th Senate District and Assembly District 70, where Assemblymember Tri Ta of Westminster holds a slim lead. With margins just a few thousand votes or less, ongoing ballot counting will determine which party shapes decisions on affordability, climate policy, and other statewide issues affecting local families.
   

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Ok Westminster! 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: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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