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Good morning Glendora! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a late-night truck crash snarled Glendora's morning freeway commute
  • How Glendora's late touchdown sealed a thrilling league-opening victory
  • Key court deadlines and estate notices that could affect local residents

Also on today's calendar: Coffee with Christians: Glendora and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 102, low: 71.
  • Sunday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Semi-truck crash spills drywall across 57 Freeway connector to 210 in Glendora (abc7.com) — An overnight semi-truck crash shut down the northbound 57-to-westbound 210 connector in Glendora after drywall spilled across the lanes and damaged a guardrail. The closure, reported just after midnight, was expected to last until at least 8 a.m., likely slowing many Glendora commuters. Drivers were urged to plan alternate routes while crews cleared debris and assessed damage.
   

2. Glendora answers Northview's comeback with a score late to pull out the win (pasadenastarnews.com) — Glendora High's football team pulled out a dramatic 31-27 Sierra League win over Northview, reclaiming the lead on a late quarterback draw by Sebastian Lawrence. Star receiver-defensive back Tyson Rush scored three touchdowns, including a pivotal pick-six, helping the Tartans improve to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in league play as they chase a strong season.
   

3. Public Notices Published October 1, 2026 (sanfernandosun.com) — Several new Los Angeles County legal notices may matter if you're involved in local court cases, probates, or name changes, including one probate petitioner listing a Glendora address. The filings outline upcoming hearing dates, trustee sales, estate petitions, and civil summonses, with instructions for heirs, creditors, tenants, and defendants on how and when to respond or assert their rights.
   

4. Upcoming Events and Bill Signings (ca.gov) — Glendora seniors are invited to a scam-prevention presentation at the La Fetra Center on October 15, offering tips to avoid fraud and on-site help from the senator's staff. The newsletter also highlights a regional health fair, an AI town hall, and several new state laws on wildfire recovery, civil liberties, education, and health care that could affect local residents.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Lola, a dog who went missing in Santa Maria, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 12 hours, 7 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Glendora/Charter Oak)
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Ok Glendora! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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