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In today's newsletter:
- How police uncovered an illegal marijuana grow on Downing Avenue
Also on today's calendar: Baby Storytime and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baldwin Park Police Department Uncover Illegal Marijuana Cultivation at Local Business (baldwinparknewsonline.com) — Police shut down an illegal marijuana grow and other alleged unlawful activity at a commercial property on the 3900 block of Downing Avenue in Baldwin Park, arresting several people on multiple charges. Officers obtained a search warrant after reports of suspicious activity and say residents should report any suspected illegal grows or similar activity to the Baldwin Park Police Department.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baldwin Park
★ Featured events ★
- Smarty Pants Storytime
Baldwin Park Library, 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park
10:30 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Academic Incentive Deadline - Knott's Berry Farm
Baldwin Park Unified , Baldwin Park , Baldwin Park - 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 - Baby Storytime
Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
10:30 am - Art Time! Dav Pilkey
Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
1:00 pm - 10 Days of Prayer
13965 Ramona Pkwy , Baldwin Park
2:00 pm - Toy Giveaway at MacArthur Park
MacArthur Park Recreation Center , 2230 W 6th St , Los Angeles
4:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Baldwin Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Smarty Pants Storytime
Hacienda Heights Library , 16010 La Monde St , Hacienda Heights
11:15 am - Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
12:00 pm - Holiday Blues
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
1:00 pm - Calligraphy Holiday Cards for Teens
South El Monte Library , 1430 North , South El Monte
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Temple City, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 35 minutes. Message from Finder: "Around 11am… (Nextdoor Dalewood)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Baldwin Park. Apply here.
- Pacific Palms Resort posted a job opening for Maintenance Engineer Night /Graveyard position in La Puente. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Monte
- South El Monte Partnership Supports Holiday Aid (midvalleynews.com)
- Whittier Narrows Photo Project Seeks Community Images (midvalleynews.com)
- High school basketball: Monday's scores (latimes.com)
West Covina
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