🌱 How a $1.7M shelter upgrade benefits El Monte’s pets and families
El Monte, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you El Monte! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $1.7M shelter upgrade benefits El Monte’s pets and families
- How El Monte businesses can tap free expert help to expand
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 66.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center Breaks Ground on $1.7M Upgrade (mynewsla.com) — El Monte pet owners will soon see better services as the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, which serves El Monte and nearby cities, undergoes a $1.7 million renovation. The project adds shaded areas, upgraded medical equipment, and air-conditioned cat kennels, while August’s Clear the Shelters campaign waives adoption and licensing fees and offers free pet resources to local families. 
• SGV Business Assistance Helps Companies Grow (midvalleynews.com) — El Monte businesses are being encouraged to tap into free, one-on-one help from the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and the city’s Community and Economic Development Department to navigate permits, financing, and hiring. The nonprofit works across the region but specifically supports El Monte’s long-term priorities of workforce development, business recruitment, and new investment that can bring jobs and tax revenue to the city.
📸 Around El Monte
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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SOTO Band: S. El Monte Night Market →
South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave, South El Monte
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
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Saturday Academy @ Cafeteria
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
7:30 am -
Board of Education Meeting
Temple City Unified District Office - 9700 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, 91780
5:30 pm
Saturday August 8
Wednesday August 12
📣 El Monte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Emotional Well-Being Group →
Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Blvd, Rosemead
3:00 pm -
Teen Advisory Board: Kinetic Sculptures →
Temple City Library, 5939 Golden West Ave, Temple City
4:00 pm -
Let's Celebrate!
Live Oak Library -
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TK & Kinder Parent/Teacher Meet & Greet
Foster Elementary Foster - Cafeteria
4:30 pm -
The Great White Shark Expedition
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
5:00 pm -
City of Rosemead - National Night Out Celebration
Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
5:00 pm -
Community Event: City of Alhambra "Concerts in the Park 2026"
San Gabriel High Alhambra Park, 500 N Palm Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA
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New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services →
Temple City Library, 5939 Golden West Ave, Temple City
11:00 am -
Davy Knowles →
Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Chico , a dog who went missing in El Monte, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 40 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Durfee) - Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in El Monte, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 4 hours. Message from Finder: "This guy is super… (Nextdoor Durfee)
- Superior Grocers posted a job opening for Grocery Night Crew Clerk in El Monte. Apply here.
- The Gill Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor (82760, 85554) in El Monte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Monte here.
🗞 Nearby News
South El Monte
- Warehouse Associate - DISH jobs hiring near South El Monte, CA at EchoStar (echostar.com)
Temple City
- As a community rises from the ashes, hate will not tear it apart (sgvtribune.com)
- We're Paying $Trillions: What The County's Record $2.2 Trillion Tax Roll Really Does To South Pasadena (southpasadenan.com)
Baldwin Park
- One Arrested Following Early Tuesday Morning Baldwin Park Shooting (baldwinparknewsonline.com)
- LA County campaigns to clear its shelters (avpress.com)
- Pomona adds ‘Kids World' to Downtown (streetsblog.org)
Ok El Monte! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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