🌱 How Carson’s stadium figured into Alexi Lalas’ soccer journey
Carson, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Carson! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Carson’s stadium figured into Alexi Lalas’ soccer journey
Also on today's calendar: Hollywood Murders Speakeasy and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
- Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alexi Lalas' path from the World Cup stage to the broadcast booth (usatoday.com) — Carson gets a brief spotlight here as the longtime home of the LA Galaxy’s stadium, where Alexi Lalas played, managed, and appeared at major events like David Beckham’s unveiling. The photo-driven feature mostly traces his national and international soccer career, from World Cup stardom to his current role as a TV analyst. 
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Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone is a affordable groomer?
I called 4 groomers they all wanted over $100 for both. Call me cheap but I try to save my money as much as possible. If there is anyone who is… (Nextdoor Carson) - Earlier today someone posted about Green Hills and picking up decorations.
I think due to father’s day they leave decorations for two weeks. Please call to check. But you might be ok (Nextdoor Sun Ray Manor)
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🗞 Nearby News
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- How To Quit Doomscrolling When the World Is on Fire (conversationalist.org)
- Low U.S. math scores concern researchers and economists, who predict lower future earnings for graduates (adn.com)
- Encouraging Cultural Exploration and Education One Passport at a Time (lasentinel.net)
Gardena
- This Idaho-Based Grocery Chain Has Fried Chicken Customers Rave About (tastingtable.com)
Long Beach
- DNA Evidence Leads To Long Beach Man's Arrest In 1990 Cold Case (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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