๐ฑ Police investigating fatal shooting at Covina Home Depot custody exchange
Covina, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Covina! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! โ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- Police investigating fatal shooting at Covina Home Depot custody exchange
- Which Covina High standouts made the 2026 All-Area baseball team?
Also on today's calendar: Rummage Sale at Surrendered Church and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? ๐ค (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. ๐ถ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 61.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Gunfire breaks out at a child custody exchange in Covina; one person killed (latimes.com subscription) โ A man was shot and killed Tuesday evening during a child custody exchange in the parking lot of the Home Depot on West Badillo Street in Covina. Police say a large group gathered for the swap when an argument between two men escalated and one pulled a gun. The suspected shooter was arrested at the scene, and Covina police are continuing to investigate. 
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โข San Gabriel Valley All-Area baseball team, player of the year (fresnobee.com) โ Covina High baseball players earned spots on the 2026 San Gabriel Valley All-Area teams, highlighting strong local talent among the regionโs top performers. Several Colts were recognized across first team, second team, and honorable mention, underscoring Covinaโs growing presence in a highly competitive Southern California baseball landscape. ย ย ย
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Rummage Sale at Surrendered Church โ
Surrendered Church, 1520 W Cameron Ave, West Covina
8:00 am -
Azusa Community Invited to Bubble Ball Tournament Featuring $2,000 Grand Prize and Free Tacos โ
Azusa Adult Education Center, 1040 E Gladstone St, Azusa
10:00 am -
July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl โ
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
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July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl โ
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
7:30 pm
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Other local events
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Wild Man Dan Show โ
West Covina Library, 1601 W Covina Pkwy, West Covina
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Open Gym (Ages 7+) โ
Stars Gymnastics LLC, 410 N Azusa Ave, Covina
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History of Rock & Roll with Dave Winstone โ
West Covina Library, 1601 W Covina Pkwy, West Covina
2:00 pm -
Science of Magic Show โ
Charter Oak Library, 20540 E Arrow Hwy, Covina
2:00 pm -
Covina Charities Wine Walk โ
Prestige Bartender Academy, 200 S Citrus Ave, Covina
5:00 pm -
Willie Barcena Dance Party: Live at Tres Vinos COVINA โ
3Vino's, 201 N Citrus Ave, Covina
9:00 pm -
Blend Like Butter Day 1 โ
House of Eฬlan, 131 N Citrus Ave, Covina
10:00 am -
W Covina Elks Lodge โ
West Covina Elks Lodge, 841 W Merced Ave, West Covina
2:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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