🌱 What could this state probe mean for West Covina’s City Hall?
West Covina, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, West Covina! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What could this state probe mean for West Covina’s City Hall?
- West Covina family waits anxiously to bring home Idaho shooting survivor.
- West Covina heads back to the Pony League World Series after decades.
Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and seasonable, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fair Political Practices Commission investigating allegations against West Covina's Tony Wu (pasadenastarnews.com) — West Covina residents should know that state regulators are formally investigating Councilmember Brian Gutierrez’s conflict-of-interest allegations involving former Mayor Tony Wu and city contracts tied to a local nonprofit. The probe centers on spending for the 2025 Moon Festival and other vendor decisions, amid long-running accusations and infighting at City Hall that could affect how public money is managed. 
2. West Covina woman survives deadly Idaho In-N-Out shooting while on business trip to train employees (abc7.com) — A 24-year-old woman from West Covina is back in the spotlight after surviving a deadly mass shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, where she was training employees. Her parents in West Covina describe her as deeply traumatized and struggling to communicate, while they wait for the company to fly her home and provide clearer support and information.
3. Four repeat entrants in 10-team PLWS field (observer-reporter.com) — West Covina’s Pony League team has earned a spot in the Printscape Pony League World Series, its first appearance since 2000 after previously winning three championships. The squad qualified by taking the West Zone title and will face Hagerstown, Maryland in an early Saturday game, joining a 10-team field that includes international power Chinese Taipei and several U.S. regional champions.
4. 2 San Bernardino County elected officials could be at first public meetings since FBI raids (sgvtribune.com) — Federal agents recently searched the West Covina home and office of media executive James Su as part of a wider FBI investigation involving San Bernardino County officials and Ontario leaders. Local residents may see developments spill into public view as the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and Ontario City Council hold their first meetings since the raids, with officials expected to attend but offering few details so far.
📸 Around West Covina
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WC Threat Youth Basketball
Vine Elementary CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER-GYM 1363 E Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91790, USA
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REACH Parent Support Group
Wescove Elementary via ZOOM
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Flag Football @ Wilson Varsity pre season
South Hills High Covina, CA 91723
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Away Varsity Girls Volleyball VS. Monclair
Covina High School Covina, CA 91723
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Home Varsity Girls Flag Football VS. Baldwin Park
Covina High School Covina, CA 91723
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Flag Football @ Schurr JV/Varsity Pre Season
South Hills High Covina, CA 91723
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Elementary BTSN
San Jose Charter Academy West Covina, CA 91790
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WC Threat Youth Basketball
Wescove Elementary CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER-GYM 1363 E Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91790, USA
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Teacher Return
Santana High School West Covina, CA 91792
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Covina City Council Meeting – First Tuesday →
Covina City Hall, 125 E College St, Covina
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TK/Kinder Back to School Night (Parents Only)
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary Walnut, CA 91789
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Resource Fair - Free Haircuts, Backpacks, & School Supplies Resou
Charter Oak Unified STUDENT & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AT ROYAL OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL 303 S.
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💬 Chatter
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Mexican Chicken Salad Tostadas with potatoes peas and carrots Yummmmmy (Nextdoor Merced - Orange) - ⚠️ Magnitude 2.63 earthquake reported
Aug 2 at 8:50 PM PDT: 2.75 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hawthorne, CA. More than 278 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in West Covina. Apply here.
- Covina-Valley Unified School District posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher, Childrens Center in Covina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Covina here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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