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Hey hey Cerritos! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking construction trades? See what Cerritos College offers women this fall
  • How two new state laws could reshape Cerritos College student pathways

Also on today's calendar: Hairball - Balls to The Wall 2026 Tour Live in Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 97, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 104 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Women in Construction Program Summit: A Community Engagement Experience (talonmarks.com) — Cerritos-area residents interested in construction careers can attend a free Women in Construction Summit at Cerritos College on November 4, 2026, in nearby Norwalk. The daylong event will explain apprenticeship pathways, highlight Cerritos College programs, and share ERiCA Grant resources designed to support women, non-binary people, and underserved communities entering the building trades.
   

• Two Cerritos College-backed bills signed into law, advancing college access and career pathways statewide (2urbangirls.com) — New state laws shaped by Cerritos College aim to make it easier for local high school students to enroll in community college and to access paid work-based learning. One bill streamlines student records to reduce application barriers, while another expands funding for paid internships and career training, potentially opening more "earn while you learn" options for Cerritos-area families.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chika's Restaurant on Palo Verde/South right next-door to Goodwill is opening on Monday at 8 o'clock in the morning.
    They will be having breakfast lunch and dinner. They will be serving American and African food. You can have it spicy or mild as you want. I can't… (Nextdoor West of Auto Mall)
  • GardaWorld Corporation posted a job opening for Security Guard - Warehouse in Cerritos. Apply here.
  • International House of Pancakes - IHOP posted a job opening for Cashier in Cerritos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cerritos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Artesia

  • Maria Perez dies in multi-vehicle crash on Artesia Freeway (newsline.com)
  • 1 Killed in Brutal 2-Vehicle Crash near Prairie Avenue (sweetlaw.com)

Norwalk

  • Marshall B. Ketchum University Honors Alumni With 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards (visionmonday.com)
  • City of West Hollywood Reminds Community Members to Vote, Vote, VOTE!!! (wehotimes.com)
  • Vanguard senior Luke Scarborough wins national championship at USATF Junior Olympics (kwtx.com)

Lakewood

  • Outparcels to the Lakewood Center Regional Mall Trade Hands (rentv.com)

Ok Cerritos! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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