🌱 Patch AM: What Baldwin Park police found inside a Downing Avenue business

What's up Baldwin Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Baldwin Park police found inside a Downing Avenue business
• See where Baldwin Park ranks in this week’s SGV soccer poll
• Why did Baldwin Park police join this massive Puente-13 gang takedown?

Also on today's calendar: Art Time! Dav Pilkey and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baldwin Park Police Uncover Illegal Marijuana Cultivation; Arrests Made on Multiple Charges (hoodline.com) — Baldwin Park police shut down an illegal marijuana grow at a business on Downing Avenue, arresting several people on cultivation, weapons, and electricity theft charges. Officers say community tips were crucial and are urging residents to report suspicious activity as they work to curb unsafe, unlicensed cannabis operations in the city.
   

• SGV girls soccer Top 20: Glendora, Bishop Amat, La Habra lead the way (fresnobee.com) — Baldwin Park’s girls soccer team has earned a spot in the San Gabriel Valley’s Top 20 rankings, reflecting a strong 9-0-1 start to the season. While the list is led by Glendora, Bishop Amat, and La Habra, Baldwin Park’s inclusion signals growing regional respect and a promising campaign for local fans to follow.
   

• Feds conduct bust of Mexican Mafia-linked L.A. gang known for kidnapping, murder (latimes.com subscription) — Federal agents have arrested 16 alleged members of the Puente-13 gang, accused of violent crimes and large-scale drug trafficking across the San Gabriel Valley, with help from the Baldwin Park Police Department and other agencies. Investigators seized dozens of firearms and large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, and several defendants now face potential life sentences if convicted.
   

📸 Around Baldwin Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baldwin Park

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

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

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Other local events

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
• 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

Tuesday December 23

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

Wednesday December 24

• Planning Commission Meeting
  City of Baldwin Park City Hall , 14403 Pacific Ave , Baldwin Park
  7:00 pm

📣 Baldwin Park Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Winter Wonderland Painting
  South El Monte Library , 1430 North , Central Ave , South El Monte
  10:00 am
• Baby Storytime
  West Covina Library , 1601 W Covina Pkwy , West Covina
  10:15 am
• Grow and Play Garden
  Sunkist Library , 840 Puente Ave , La Puente
  11:00 am
• Ages 2-5 Smarty Pants Storytime La Puente
  La Puente Library , 15920 Central Ave , La Puente
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am looking to rehome our dog Nala.
  We are not able to take care of her anymore. She’s a sweet loving dog. (Nextdoor Baldwin Park Elwin)
• Inbound operations to Hollywood Burbank Airport have resumed.
  9:54AM on Dec 17: Inbound aircraft to Hollywood Burbank Airport are being held at their origin due to low ceilings, with operations expected to… (Nextdoor )

• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Baldwin Park. Apply here.
• City Brewing Company posted a job opening for Utilities Operator in Baldwin Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Monte

• Solis Honors El Monte Police Corporal Jesus Rojas with Commendation Scroll (lapost.us)
• Photos: ‘Operation Blue Santa' kicks off El Monte gift caravan to families facing hardship (pasadenastarnews.com)
• BluSky Clays For a Cause Charity Event Raises Over $77,000 For Alaska Adventure Project (cleanfax.com)

La Puente

• Feds Arrest Sixteen Alleged Gang Members in SGV (mynewsla.com)

Ok Baldwin Park! 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

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