Community Corner
🌱 How did El Monte hoops stack up in Monday’s packed scoreboard?
Happening soon: Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic on the El Monte Patch calendar

Hi El Monte! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did El Monte hoops stack up in Monday’s packed scoreboard?
Also on today's calendar: Calligraphy Holiday Cards for Teens and 5 more events.
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📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around El Monte? Post it to El Monte photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in El Montefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school basketball: Monday's scores (latimes.com subscription) — El Monte High’s boys and girls basketball teams both fell to Arroyo in Monday’s Southern Section matchups, 71–28 for the boys and 34–25 for the girls. The roundup also highlights results for nearby schools like Gabrielino, Rosemead, and Montebello, giving San Gabriel Valley fans a quick snapshot of how local programs are shaping up.
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📸 Around El Monte
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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Monte
★ Featured events ★
- Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic
El Monte Library, 3224 Tyler Ave, El Monte
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Calligraphy Holiday Cards for Teens
South El Monte Library , 1430 North , South El Monte
2:00 pm - B V BKB @ Arroyo
South El Monte High South El Monte, CA 91733
6:30 pm - Winter Wonderland Painting
South El Monte Library , 1430 North , Central Ave , South El Monte
10:00 am - Smarty Pants Storytime
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
10:30 am - Chair Yoga for Seniors - In-Person Program
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
12:30 pm - Chair Yoga for Seniors
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
12:30 pm - Food Pantry Distribution
Mountain View School District Family Center , 2740 Mountain View Rd , El Monte
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 El Monte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
12:30 pm - City Council Meeting
City of Arcadia , 240 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
3:00 pm - New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services
Live Oak Library , 22 W Live Oak Ave , Arcadia
3:00 pm - Scrapbooking Workshop
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Repost of Ollie.
Still looking for forever home. One and half year old. Male. Mix breed. Weighs around 27 pounds. Neutered and vaccinated. House broken. Under long… (Nextdoor Middle El Monte)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in El Monte. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in El Monte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Monte here.
🗞 Nearby News
South El Monte
- California High School Title Game Erupts Into Chaos After Massive Brawl Breaks Out, Player Says He Was ‘Jumped by 30 Guys' (terezowens.com)
Baldwin Park
- Holiday Spirit in Baldwin Park Shines at 2025 Winterfest (midvalleynews.com)
Arcadia
Ok El Monte! 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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