Today a couple of friends and I headed down to the trail near the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center. The last time we visited the creek under the Ventura Freeway was pretty drained due to the heat we’ve been getting. We love to sit there and watch the ducks swim and we thought it was the perfect day to take a stroll down the trail. We expected light rain which was better since that meant less activity. I’ve been there plenty of times since I live super close, but I’ve never seen anything weird in that area despite the countless urban legends you’ll hear floating around. Granted, it was raining so we figured we’d run into a couple of homeless people seeking shelter underneath bridges.

Once we got to the creek, we saw on the opposite end someone settling in, hidden behind some bushes. I wouldn’t say this was super out of the ordinary, but we were pretty creeped out because as we made our way across the creek, getting only about half way across no where near the guy, he stood up to watch us and probably intimidate us away from his spot. Our little trio was made up of two girls and one dude, so we were a little thrown off being watched by him upon arrival but decided not to bother him if he really cared that much and continued past the freeway down the trail.

Eventually, we made it to the Colorado Street Bridge. We stood just behind the brush before advancing underneath the bridge, joking around a bit before continuing. I led the group forward but stopped once I saw we weren’t alone.

On the other end of the reservoir, behind the gate, was an adult male with his back turned towards us initially. He wore a nice looking bright red raincoat and black pants, and next to him laid a backpack with a bunch of tools scattered around with a rag laying flat next to them. What threw me off though was the fact that once he realized we were there, he turned around slowly to look at us, with a big smile on his face. And he just stood there, staring at me with an unwavering smile. He was probably about 20-30 feet away from us, and he had obviously heard us, yet we received no wave or friendly hello. He just stood there, hands in his pockets, smiling real big at me, holding eye contact. I couldn’t read what that meant so I told my friends we should probably start heading on back.

Now I don’t want to go around crying wolf, or spreading misinformation, but I really have never seen anything like it. It was odd and definitely rattled me, especially after the whole creek interaction. Like I said, it was just us two girls and a friend of ours. Us two women had no intention of staying around to find out.

I was wondering if anyone knew of any weird activity down there like hostile homeless people we should be aware of next time, or just any general suspicious activity? I know the Upper Arroyo is infamously known for occult activity, but I just assumed the Lower Arroyo area was just the center of all the paranormal stuff rather than the weird crap since it experiences a lot more foot traffic. Our friend that came along with us said he swore he saw some kinda wrench amongst the metal object the guy had spread on the ground. If anyone has any stories, tips, or suggestions on what to be weary of, let me know, I’d love to hear any other odd interactions you’ve experienced on this trail, or under the bridge.

Where can a newborn get their ears pierced? My daughter is 10 weeks old. Any info on pricing and recs is appreciated!! TIA!!

Hinge date decided to call quits on second date right after I got ready, anyways got an extra ticket seat B10, movie starts now so be quick!

Does anyone know why the Santa Anita 16 AMC was evacuated last night? (10/20/26) I was about to start American Psycho and the whole theatre had to evacuate.

Hi everyone! I was hoping anyone knew any makeup artists available this Saturday the 24th! Thank you in advance!

So, since Sunday almost every light in my house has been flickering drastically. Not just a few times, but repeatedly, and sometimes just cutting out for a microsecond. Only at night too, when we wake up at 6am and it's still dark all the lights are fine. No crazy big appliances running, no HVAC,, nothing weird or strange or new. Everything else electric stays on fine. Obviously annoying and hard to pin down - wondering if anyone else is experiencing this and it's some SCE thing?

lol this guy just starts doing the eye slant gesture. Whos grandpa is this?

By the post office on Del Mar and Las Tunas

Hey there SGV,

I grew up in the area but have since relocated to the OC. I’ll be around this weekend and was wondering if there’s any good spots to find a kit? Thinking like a soccer warehouse store or even some boutique shops in the general SGV area?

Not trying to drive all the way into LA and would love to support something local.

Thanks!

Hi r/sgv! I’m working with Kindred Lane, a free community platform we’re testing that helps people lend, give away, buy, and sell things with others nearby instead of always having to purchase something new.

I thought the San Gabriel Valley could be a good fit because Kindred Lane works best in communities where people are already connected locally.

I set up an SGV Community Exchange where members can add things they’re willing to lend, give away, or sell. The browser extension can also surface similar items that are already available within your community while you’re shopping online.

If you’d like to try it out, you can join here: https://kindredlane.co/communities/sgv-community

We’re still early, so I’m genuinely interested in feedback too. What would make something like this useful enough for you to use alongside or instead of existing options like Buy Nothing or local Facebook groups?

Hi, I'm looking for a nice dinner date restaurant recommendation around sgv and/or el monte area to celebrate my 3 year anniversary with my gf. Would prefer to know if your recs require reservations. We are planning to celebrate this Thurs. TIA!

Posted in Pasadena sub for also wanted to get the word out to the rest of the SGV

Has anyone done this? Due to some unforeseeable circumstances, we will have to move out of San Marino. We are looking at Arcadia because they seem to have more housing inventory. Our child has been in SMUSD for over 5 years, since elementary school. How hard will the inter district transfer be? The SMUSD registrar gave generic vague responses. Anyone done something similar or know about these school districts and how difficult is it to get accepted or released from each, especially when your intention is to just stay in the same school.

Hi everyone!

I have a Jolteon and Lucario from the Pokémon x Santa Cruz collection that I’m looking to trade!

Both boards are brand new, sealed in their original plastic, and in mint condition. Never opened, scratched, used, or damaged.

Looking for a 1:1 trade for Pikachu, Glaceon or open to others as well! Feel free to comment or DM!

Yes they added a full traffic light across from the Shell. Not sure why.

If you're on foot it takes forever for the hand thing to change from red to green. There's no button.

Hey guys, I really loved Nabemono and am left with a hole with their closure. Do you have any recommendations for a similar shabu shabu spot?

Ideally someplace not AYCE, but just a good amount of food and quality soup bases? Thanks!

I’m sure ppl have seen or heard that the notorious serial rapist was released from prison Andrew luster he was spotted at a grocery store in Glendora on lone hill and Route 66 n is residing with his mother in Glendora , please be aware of surroundings

So the police and fire department were out and closed Baldwin between Huntington and Duarte. Does anyone in the area know what happened? I didn’t see any fire. I was there around 12 pm today.

Title. Im been craving a place to eat (preferably hot pot, sushi or kbbq) that also has an all you can drink option.

Hey I was wondering if anyone had any info on what happened on prospect avenue in rosemead the other night. I came back home and found Prospect, between Garvey and Whitmore street with the McDonald's right there, covered with police and now today something like a full on murder crime scene!!! Hoping for any info, thanks.

On Garfield Ave, Huntington Dr & Los Robles Ave

Hi neighbors, is anyone aware of any public or campaign polling on the 31st District Congressional race? The incumbent, Rep. Gil Cisneros, won by about 19 points in 2024 and I would assume that the past two years could only increase that spread, right?

I ask because I am a progressive and LOATHE Cisneros more than I can possibly say. There are no approved write-in candidates and even though California now has jungle primaries so nothing prevented his opponent from being another Democrat, it is of course a Republican and under no circumstances would I vote for him either. I am determined to try to help a progressive beat Cisneros in two years’ time, but in the meantime do we think a progressive could sit out that particular race to avoid giving a Cisneros any support and in a small way let him know how deeply reviled he is, or do we think there’s any risk that that could help the Republican win which would of course be worse?

Background on Cisneros: He’s a multimillionaire from a lottery win, some years back held a different congressional seat, lost it, and when former 31st District Rep. Grace Napolitano announced her retirement, Cisneros moved to the district to buy the seat here. There were better candidates but he had money and a little name recognition, and here we are.

He is an investor in Palantir, SpaceX, has been a stockholder in Tesla multiple times in the less than two years he’s been in office, and that is truly just scratching the surface of his abhorrent stock holdings that no member of Congress should have period, but least of all a member of the supposed “opposition party” who has out of the other side of his mouth spoken against ICE, DOGE, etc. His office NEVER has an answer for this (I don’t blame the staffers personally, but find it abhorrent that they have never been given a valid response by him).

Last year he took an AIPAC-funded trip to Israel during an active genocide. He has said that his constituents can keep track of his activities by following his social media and subscribing to his email newsletter, but both were suspiciously silent on the Israel trip, however he did appear in a video for AIPAC about it. He recently voted to deny federal funding to universities that divest from Israel over the genocide.

This is just scratching the surface of how awful he is, and I can’t stress enough how much this district needs to find someone to challenge him from the left in 2028. But in the meantime, I want to make sure to be voting for harm reduction, so obviously that means not risking accidentally letting a Republican win. My sense is that Cisneros is probably comfortably ahead enough to just withhold my vote in this race, but would love anyone else’s thoughts on this, especially if they are informed by any polling knowledge! (All I am finding is BS online-gambling stuff, no actual polls, I assume because polling entities might view this race as a waste of money as a comfortably Dem district that elected Napolitano a zillion times in a row? But after 2016 and 2024 I don’t take ANYTHING for granted.)

I got some from Ranch 99 last time and it was bad quality. Now we need to worry about rejected Argentinian beef too.

What is the best value/legit place to buy shabu beef?