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🌱 Where Lakewood landed in the Press-Telegram’s final football rankings

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Good morning Lakewood! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Lakewood landed in the Press-Telegram’s final football rankings

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Car Wash and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Press-Telegram final football Top 10 rankings for the 2025 season (presstelegram.com) — Lakewood football capped a 6-5 season with a third-place Moore League finish and a CIF-SS Division 5 first-round appearance, led by defensive standout Tiwan Jones and dual-threat quarterback Kade Casillas. The Press-Telegram’s final Top 10 also spotlights nearby rivals like Long Beach Poly, Millikan, Downey, and Cerritos, giving Lakewood fans a full picture of the local gridiron pecking order.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • Christmas Car Wash
    Carwood Car Wash & Detail Center, 2729 E Carson St, Lakewood
    5:00 pm

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