🌱 Patch AM: How deep did Baldwin Park’s cannabis corruption really go?

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In today's newsletter:

• How deep did Baldwin Park’s cannabis corruption really go?
• How will Baldwin Park cover a $19.1 million settlement?

Also on today's calendar: DIY Science: Snow Globes and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ex-Compton councilmember admits to funneling $70,000 in bribes to Baldwin Park officials (ocregister.com) — Baldwin Park’s troubled cannabis permitting system is again in the spotlight after a former Compton councilmember admitted in federal court to routing $70,000 in bribes to a Baldwin Park councilman tied to local cannabis permits. The case details years of alleged backroom deals, FBI raids, and a major civil verdict involving cannabis businesses operating in the city, with financial consequences for Baldwin Park and several former officials.
   

• Baldwin Park to Pay $19.1 Million in Settlement Following 1990 Wrongful Conviction (baldwinparknewsonline.com) — Baldwin Park will pay $19.1 million from insurance and city reserves to settle a wrongful conviction lawsuit tied to a 1989 shooting and 1990 trial. The payout, approved by the City Council in November, closes all litigation by exoneree Daniel Saldana and marks one of the largest settlements in the city’s history, while officials stress no current employees were involved.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baldwin Park

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Baby Storytime
  Baldwin Park Library, 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• DIY Science: Snow Globes
  Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
  3:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Academic Incentive Deadline - Knott's Berry Farm
  Baldwin Park Unified , Baldwin Park , Baldwin Park

Friday December 19

• Matador Fun Friday
  Baldwin Park Unified , Baldwin Park , Baldwin Park
• End of Semester 1 - Minimum Day Release at 1:05pm
  Baldwin Park Unified , Baldwin Park , Baldwin Park
  8:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Art Time! Dav Pilkey
  Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Play & Explore
  Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
  5:30 pm

Friday December 26

• Baby Storytime
  Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Baby Storytime
  West Covina Library , 1601 W Covina Pkwy , West Covina
  10:15 am
• Hold/Secure/Lock Drill
  Baldwin Park Unified , Baldwin Park, CA 91706 , Baldwin Park
  12:52 pm
• South El Monte @ Arroyo (El Monte)
  Arroyo High School , 4921 Cedar Ave , El Monte
  1:30 pm
• Pom-Pom Launcher vs Catapult
  Hacienda Heights Library , 16010 La Monde St , Hacienda Heights
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Indica Alizee was LOST on December 8, 2025 in West Covina, CA 91792 near Valinda Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Dalewood)
• Found her yesterday!
  Kept her overnight cause it was cold !! Owner reached out does not want her , plz help us find a home for her !! Only serious people , rehoming fee… (Nextdoor Rivergrade/Ramona)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Baldwin Park. Apply here.
• Bodega Latina Corporation - El Super posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - # 41 Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Monte

• El Monte Officer Earns Historic Centurion Award (midvalleynews.com)
• South El Monte football are huge underdogs in Division 7-A state title game (sgvtribune.com)
• Boys & Girls State Delegates Recognized Districtwide (midvalleynews.com)

La Puente

• La Salle's Casey Higgins hits milestone during rout of Bonita (sgvtribune.com)

West Covina

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