š± How Whittierās new electric cruisers could change your daily errands
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In today's newsletter:
- How Whittierās new electric cruisers could change your daily errands
- Whittier manās nap habit change may have saved his life
- How did ādirty iceā crash through a roof near Whittier?
Also on today's calendar: EVENT: UFC FIGHT NIGHT + LIVE MUSIC ā WEST COAST COLLECTIVE (APRIL 18) and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
- Sunday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Electric Whittier Cruisers help ease traffic and get people across town (abc7.com) ā Whittier residents now have an on-demand electric shuttle option, with six Whittier Cruisers offering $3ā$6 rides across much of the city Wednesday through Sunday. Funded by grants and run via the Circuit app, the service aims to cut traffic, reduce gas use, and connect people to spots like Uptown, the Quad, and the Grove as expansion to East Whittier is explored. 
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2. California Man Cheats Death After Chunk Of Ice Falls Off Plane And Crashes Through Roof Before Lands On Couch Where He Naps (brobible.com) ā A Whittier resident narrowly avoided injury when a large, foulāsmelling chunk of ice crashed through his roof and onto the couch where he usually naps, just after he chose to sleep in his bed instead. The home sits under a flight path for LAX, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has urged the FAA to investigate how the ice fell from the sky. Ā Ā Ā
3. FAA investigating why ādirty ice' slammed through roof of California home (mercurynews.com) ā A block of suspected airplane ice recently tore through the roof of a home in unincorporated Los Angeles County near Whittier, landing on a living room couch just minutes after the resident got up. No one was hurt, but Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has asked the FAA to investigate how the foulāsmelling ādirty iceā ended up crashing into the neighborhood. Ā Ā Ā
4. 3 men sought for stealing porta potty in Whittier (nbclosangeles.com) ā Detectives are asking Whittier-area residents for help identifying three men who allegedly stole a gray portable restroom from a Pioneer Boulevard property near the 605 Freeway. Surveillance video shows the suspects cutting a gate lock and loading the $1,500 unit into a red 1990s Chevrolet pickup before fleeing, and tips are being taken by the Pico Rivera Sheriffās Station. Ā Ā Ā
5. SoCal man's bittersweet reunion with stolen 1969 Camaro caught on camera (nypost.com) ā A classic 1969 Chevy Camaro stolen 17 years ago was finally found in the backyard of a Whittier home, giving its Orange County owner an emotional reunion with his late fatherās prized car. The stripped-down vehicle now needs an estimated $50,000 in repairs, and the owner is rallying support through his Downey barbershop and online fundraising to restore the family heirloom. Ā Ā Ā
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Live Music Featuring John & Carlo
California Grill & Bar, 6751 Painter Ave, Whittier
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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EVENT: UFC FIGHT NIGHT + LIVE MUSIC ā WEST COAST COLLECTIVE (APRIL 18)
California Grill & Bar , 6751 Painter Ave , Whittier
4:00 pm -
Sewing for Kids 1
South Whittier Library , 11543 Colima Rd , Whittier
4:00 pm -
Getting Teenagers Connected
South Whittier Library , 11543 Colima Rd , Whittier
5:00 pm -
DĆa de los NiƱos celebration with Franklin Haynes Marionettes!
South Whittier Library , 11543 Colima Rd , Whittier
4:00 pm -
Library Friends
South Whittier Library , 11543 Colima Rd , Whittier
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 27
Wednesday April 29
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
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š Events Nearby
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Sunkist Elementary - Coffee with the Principal (Room 21)
Sunkist Elementary La Puente, CA 91746
7:55 am -
Torch Middle School - Coffee with the Principal (Room 4)
Torch Middle School La Puente, CA 91746
8:30 am -
Zumba Dance Fitness Class
Las Positas Elementary La Habra, CA 90631
8:30 am -
Gift Making Workshop
South Whittier Library , 11543 Colima Rd , Whittier
4:00 pm -
SUMPP, Alex Springs, Super Steve
Permanent Records Roadhouse , 1906 Cypress Ave , Los Angeles
6:00 pm -
Teen Night Out- Glow Party - La Habra, CA 2026
La Habra Community Center , 101 W La Habra Blvd , La Habra
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on April 15, 2026 in Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 near Los Robles Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact theā¦ (Nextdoor Workman Mill Whittier 1) - LOST CAT ALERT!
Have you seen this pet? Toby was lost on April 14, 2026 and was last seen near Santa Fe Springs, CA If you have information on their location,ā¦ (Nextdoor Burke)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Whittier. Apply here.
- El Super posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - # 54 Pico Rivera (ages 16-17) in Pico Rivera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Whittier here.
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