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Hello Baldwin Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What a new lawsuit claims happened inside a Baldwin Park preschool classroom
- How did a Baldwin Park ex-councilmember get pulled into this plea?
- How does Baldwin Park stack up in this week’s SGV soccer rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Art Time! Dav Pilkey and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Baldwin Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Baldwin Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lawsuit Alleges Weeks to Months of Illegal Restraint and Physical Abuse of Toddler at Baldwin Park Elementary School (baldwinparknewsonline.com) — A newly filed lawsuit alleges a 3-year-old special education student at Baldwin Park Unified’s Geddes Elementary was repeatedly and improperly restrained in a weighted vest, leading to serious emotional and developmental harm. The complaint describes months of alleged failures in communication, supervision, and mandatory reporting, and says the child’s family ultimately withdrew him from the district and is still coping with his trauma. 
• Former Compton Councilman Pleads Guilty in Bribery and Tax Evasion Case (californiacitynews.org) — A former Compton councilmember has admitted in federal court that he helped route $70,000 in bribes to ex–Baldwin Park City Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco in exchange for support on marijuana permits. The plea also includes tax evasion charges, with sentencing set for June 2026, underscoring ongoing legal fallout tied to Baldwin Park’s past cannabis permitting decisions.
• SGV boys soccer Top 20: Bishop Amat, El Rancho, Arroyo lead the way (fresnobee.com) — San Gabriel Valley boys soccer rankings highlight several area powers, including teams that recently faced Baldwin Park High and played in the Baldwin Park/Sierra Vista tournament. Local fans can see how Baldwin Park stacks up against rivals like Arroyo, El Rancho, and Sierra Vista as league play heats up across the region.
📸 Around Baldwin Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baldwin Park
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★ Featured events ★
- FREE WEBINAR | “The Golden Age of Florence”
Online,
11:30 am - DIY Science: Snow Globes
Baldwin Park Library, 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 13
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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 - Art Time! Dav Pilkey
Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
1:00 pm - Play & Explore
Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
5:30 pm - Baby Storytime
Baldwin Park Library , 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd , Baldwin Park
10:30 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Friday December 26
📣 Baldwin Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- English Conversation With Ronnie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Kids Night Out
City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
3:00 pm - Paint by Numbers
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
4:00 pm - Julbord Buffet - Tickets on sale now (in store)
IKEA , 848 S Barranca Ave , Covina
5:00 pm - Sounds of the Season - Friday @ 6pm[Choir & Band]
Bishop Amat Memorial High School , 14301 Fairgrove Ave , La Puente
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Elsupermarkets posted a job opening for Produce Clerk - # 41 Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park. Apply here.
- Baldwin Park Unified School District posted a job opening for SUB Early Childhood Education Teacher: Tri-Cities (Bell, Cudahy and Maywood Vicinity) 12-24 in Baldwin Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Monte
- Penske Longo Dealership Acquisition Reshapes El Monte (midvalleynews.com)
- El Monte Officer Earns Historic Centurion Award (midvalleynews.com)
- Sheridan police detective saves victim from scam (littletonindependent.net)
La Puente
- La Salle's Casey Higgins hits milestone during rout of Bonita (sgvtribune.com)
- Teen selected to sing at Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe celebration in downtown Los Angeles (cbsnews.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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