🌱 What the Becerra–Hilton showdown could mean for Eastside voters

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In today's newsletter:

• What the Becerra–Hilton showdown could mean for Eastside voters

Also on today's calendar: Free EDENDALE UP CLOSE CONCERTS: Judicanti Responsura NEW WORKS and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
• Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• California's gubernatorial race narrows down to Becerra and Hilton (deseret.com) — A recent CNN-hosted debate at East Los Angeles College came just before voters advanced Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton to November’s governor’s race. With Becerra leading in early polls and both candidates sharpening their messages on California’s economy and direction, Eastside residents now have a clearer picture of the stark choices on the statewide ballot.
   

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📸 Around East Los Angeles

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Los Angeles

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• Free EDENDALE UP CLOSE CONCERTS: Judicanti Responsura NEW WORKS →
  Edendale Branch Library, 2011 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
  12:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Peonies and a Betta- Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments →
  Pitfire Pizza Echo Park, 2141 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
  4:00 pm

Friday July 3

• July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl →
  Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
  7:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl →
  Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• East Bay Soul →
  Spaghettini, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy, Seal Beach
  7:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
  Malabar Branch Library
  10:30 am
• Storytime & Playtime
  Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library
  10:30 am
• Juneteenth Craft | Manualidad para Juneteenth (19 de junio)
  Malabar Branch Library
  4:00 pm
• Adult Literacy Walk-In Tutor | Tutoría Gratis Para Adultos
  Malabar Branch Library
  5:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Benjamin Franklin Library Pop-up at Boyle Heights City Hall
  Benjamin Franklin Branch Library
  12:00 pm
• Teen Lounge: Ping Pong Practice
  Malabar Branch Library
  3:30 pm

Saturday June 27

• Independence Day Fireworks Show 2026: Monterey Park →
  Barnes Park, 350 S Mc Pherrin Ave, Monterey Park
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Monterey Park

• Data center moratoriums gain ground in states and cities (route-fifty.com)
• As Cities Turn to AI To Lower Housing Costs, Data Center Backlash Grows (realtor.com)
• Quarterly Victories: Summer 2026 Update (foodandwaterwatch.org)

Commerce

• Paragon Steel Strengthens Coverage Steel Distribution Across the San Fernando Valley (beaconjournal.com)

Montebello

• Joe Manjarrez and The Manjarrez Group Recognized for Leadership in Southern California Real Estate (digitalmarketreports.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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