🌱 Patch AM: See Arcadia’s marching band shine on Pasadena’s biggest stage

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In today's newsletter:

• See Arcadia’s marching band shine on Pasadena’s biggest stage
• How an Arcadia standout could jump-start UCLA’s pass rush

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
• Tuesday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WATCH: Marching band highlights from the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena (dailynews.com) — Arcadia residents can take pride in the Arcadia Apache Marching Band and Color Guard, which represented Arcadia in the 2026 Rose Parade lineup. A new video compilation showcases their performance alongside top bands from across the country and world, including their precision during the famous TV corner turn in Pasadena.
   

• UCLA lands first transfer commit in Cal EDGE Ryan McCulloch (on3.com subscription) — Arcadia native and Rio Hondo Prep alum Ryan McCulloch is transferring from Cal to UCLA, giving a local standout a fresh start under new Bruins head coach Bob Chesney. The edge rusher, who battled injuries the last two seasons, reunites with his former position coach as UCLA looks to dramatically improve its struggling pass rush in 2026.
   

📸 Around Arcadia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia

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Tuesday January 6

• Smarty Pants Storytime
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  12:00 pm
• Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  12:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Baby Storytime
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  10:30 am
• Computer Classes
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• Ballet - TEMPLE CITY, CA 2026
  Live Oak Park , 10144 Bogue St , Temple City
  5:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Smarty Pants Storytime
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  12:00 pm
• Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  12:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Blue, a dog who went missing in Whittier, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 18 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help reunite… (Nextdoor East Central Arcadia)
• Crime alert: A masked person broke my passenger window around 4 pm on January 3rd while I was sitting in the driver's seat in the Arcadia 99 Ranch Market parking lot on Golden West.
  He used one of those glass breakers first responders use that immediately shatter the window. Luckily, he did not have a weapon, there were no… (Nextdoor Arcadian)

• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Retail Unarmed Patrol in Arcadia. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sierra Madre

• Thousands brave rain for Float Fest, glimpse of Rose Parade entries up close (dailynews.com)
• Check out our favorite 2025 images from LA County's photo team (dailynews.com)

Monrovia

• Ole Miss adds transfer DE from Nevada (saturdaydownsouth.com)

El Monte

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