🌱 Can California’s Trojans upset top‑seeded Fort Cherry in the quarterfinals?

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• Can California’s Trojans upset top‑seeded Fort Cherry in the quarterfinals?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 54, low: 42.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• High school roundup for May 11, 2026: Miles Duncan comes up big as Riverview fends off Frazier upset bid (triblive.com) — California High School’s baseball team edged Freedom 3–1 in the Class 2A first round, powered by a bases‑loaded walk and a complete‑game gem from pitcher Weston Monticelli. The Trojans, now 14–6, advance to face top‑seeded Fort Cherry in the quarterfinals next Monday. The roundup also highlights other WPIAL baseball, softball, and girls lacrosse playoff results.
   

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📸 Around California

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🗓 Upcoming Events in California

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 3

• Wine Down Wednesday →
  Thistlethwaite Vineyards, 151 Thistlewaite Ln, Jefferson
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Cochranton Varsity Baseball @ Cambridge Springs →
  Cambridge Springs Junior / Senior High School, 641 Venango Ave, Cambridge Springs
  4:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• TRI-VALLEY PENNSYLVANIA ARTIFACT SHOW →
  American Legion, 124 W Pike St, Houston
  9:00 am

Tuesday May 19

• County Commissioners' Agenda Meeting →
  Fayette County, PA Calendar

Friday May 22

• The Jukebox Band →
  Vinoski Winery, 333 Castle Dr, Belle Vernon
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• A Tribute to Kenny Chesney featuring Keith Ormrod →
  Vinoski Winery, 333 Castle Dr, Belle Vernon
  6:00 pm
• Marshmellow Overcoat →
  Riverside Brewing Company, 1 Fountain Ave, Cambridge Springs
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 26

• DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB FOR TEENS →
  South Park Township Public Library, 2575 Brownsville Rd, South Park Township
  6:00 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Storytime - Cooperstown Public Library →
  Cooperstown Public Library, 182 N Main St, Cooperstown
  3:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Scott, Rob, & Greg of The Clarks →
  Vinoski Winery, 333 Castle Dr, Belle Vernon
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• 24k Magic - A Bruno Mars Tribute →
  Vinoski Winery, 333 Castle Dr, Belle Vernon
  6:00 pm
• 24K Magic - Tribute to Bruno Mars →
  Vinoski Winery, 333 Castle Dr, Belle Vernon
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Belle Vernon. Apply here.
• Leslie's Pool Supplies (DBA) posted a job opening for Stock Clerk - Valley Pool & Spa - Seasonal in Charleroi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near California here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Belle Vernon

• Protect Yourself (and Others) from Shingles (monvalleyindependent.com)
• Richest billionaires in Pennsylvania (wfmz.com)

Charleroi

• Charleroi in search of long-awaited playoff win (monvalleyindependent.com)
• Small business grants awarded (monvalleyindependent.com)
• Suspected middleman in Rostraver strip mall killing waives homicide charges (observer-reporter.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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