🌱 Why LASD is turning to Monterey Park residents for crucial murder tips
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In today's newsletter:
- Why LASD is turning to Monterey Park residents for crucial murder tips
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles! .
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 78, low: 51.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LASD Announces Reward for Information About 2021 Murders (iheart.com) — Monterey Park–based sheriff’s investigators are highlighting a $60,000 reward for information about the 2021 shooting deaths of two young men during an illegal street takeover in Compton. With more than 100 people reportedly present, detectives believe witnesses in the crowd can help identify those responsible and are urging anyone with even small details to contact LASD or Crime Stoppers anonymously. 
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Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles!
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX, 5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles
7:30 pm
Thursday January 15
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Other local events
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Milky Market place vol. 5
Atlantic Times Square , 500 N Atlantic Blvd , Monterey Park
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Breakthrough Basketball Training Academy (6th-8th) - Jan - Monterey Park, CA 2026
Barnes Park , 350 S Mc Pherrin Ave , Monterey Park
6:00 pm
Sunday December 28
Wednesday January 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Vin/Yin Yoga with Sydney
FLIHH Holistic Wellness Studio , 616 S Del Mar Ave K , San Gabriel
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Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
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Smarty Pants Storytime
Rivera Library , 7828 S , 7828 Serapis Ave , Pico Rivera
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Calligraphy Holiday Cards for Teens
South El Monte Library , 1430 North , South El Monte
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Book Club for Adults
San Gabriel Library , 500 S Del Mar Ave , San Gabriel
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Computer Classes
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
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Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado
Malabar Branch Library
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Jumpin Joz at Edwin Mills in Pasadena - FREE - Wednesday 12/17 from 6-10pm
Edwin Mills by Equator , 22 Mills Pl , Pasadena
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Knit, Crochet, and Craft
Pico Rivera Library , 9001 Mines Ave , Pico Rivera
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Circadian Yoga Flow
Crystalized Beauty by C.O.T.A Life , 709 Fremont Ave ste a , South Pasadena
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- International House of Pancakes - IHOP posted a job opening for Cashier in Monterey Park. Apply here.
- Cathay Bank posted a job opening for Escrow Insurance Specialist in Rosemead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monterey Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alhambra
- Caribbean Fruit Fly Detected in Los Angeles County, Quarantine Announced (coloradoboulevard.net)
- Soccer Recap: Granite Hills' Victory on Saturday Extends Winning Streak to Four (maxpreps.com)
East Los Angeles
- Kidz Feeding Kidz Outreach Supports Local Families (midvalleynews.com)
- Highland Park author pens new YA queer horror series, Golden Poppy Awards nominees in Glassell Park and more news and notes (theeastsiderla.com)
- Can't attend a ‘Nutcracker' performance this year? PBS has a lavish, no-cost alternative (latimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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