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Whittier, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Whittier! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning July 4th? See what’s happening at York Field in Whittier.
  • Judge orders document release in lawsuit tied to Whittier Catholic school.
  • How is SNL alum Melissa Villaseñor giving back to Whittier libraries?

Also on today's calendar: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where to watch July 4th fireworks, drone shows, July 2-5 in the LA County area (whittierdailynews.com) — Whittier’s big Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular is set for York Field, with gates opening at 5 p.m., music by Legacy, family activities, food trucks, and a 9 p.m. show. Admission is $5 for adults, while kids 17 and under and veterans with ID get in free, making it an easy local option compared with shows around the region.
   

• Woman Wins Partial Personnel Document Turnover Bid vs. Archdiocese (mynewsla.com) — A former employee is pursuing a wrongful-termination lawsuit involving a Whittier Catholic school, and a judge has ordered the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to turn over some personnel records and pay sanctions. The case centers on the woman’s reports about student treatment and safety, and could interest local families who follow how concerns are handled in parochial schools.
   

• Creativity That Lights the Soul (americanlibrariesmagazine.org) — Whittier readers will appreciate that comedian and author Melissa Villaseñor still champions her hometown Whittier Public Library, where she once spoke about her first book and now promotes summer reading and the library foundation. Her new children’s book and creative message grew from those early library experiences that helped shape her voice.
   

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Other local events
    Monday July 6
  • Robotics Camp
    La Serna High School cafeteria
    8:00 am
    • Tuesday July 7
  • Social Services Commission Meeting
    Whittier Parks and Recreation City Hall, 13230 Penn Street Whittier, California 90602
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday July 8
  • Robotics Camp
    La Serna High School cafeteria
    8:00 am
  • Puente Parent Partnership
    La Serna High School cafeteria
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday July 9
  • Robotics Camp
    La Serna High School cafeteria
    8:00 am
    • Friday July 10
  • All Lady Owned Car Show | 2026 | Whittier, CA →
    Ruby's Diner, 10109 Whittwood Dr, Whittier
    5:00 pm
  • Michael Landingham Live at Rodeo 72 — Rodeo Public Market →
    Rodeo 72, 7012 Walnut Grove Dr, Whittier
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I asked on this app for recommendations to put bricks on my existing back door steps.
    One of the recommendations was for Robert, Robert TC, 626/454-0243. He gave me a fair quote & did a fantastic job. One thing I really appreciated was… (Nextdoor Fernview)
  • ****UPDATE***** she was adopted by a vet nurse at banfield pet hospital 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
    Is this anyone’s dog. I found him near the 24 hour fitness in Downey (Nextdoor Norwalk)
  • Yoshinoya America, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Santa Fe Springs. Apply here.
  • Bodega Latina Corporation - El Super posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - # 54 Pico Rivera (ages 16-17) in Pico Rivera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Whittier here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santa Fe Springs

  • Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) in Santa Fe Springs, California (fedex.com)
  • Contest, sponsorship part of Coaster's summer focus on stagers, designers (homeaccentstoday.com)
  • Hyundai Translead prepares for hydrogen transport future (globaltrailermag.com)

Pico Rivera

La Mirada

  • Network Engineer, Operations (NOC) - Ledgent Technology - La Mirada, CA, US (dice.com)

Ok Whittier! 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: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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