🌱 How much could Avalon’s water and gas bills jump by 2027?
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In today's newsletter:
- How much could Avalon’s water and gas bills jump by 2027?
- How dangerous will Labor Day surf be around Avalon’s beaches?
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Sunday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• CPUC Holds Public Forums for Santa Catalina Island Customers of Southern California Edison to Address Water and Natural Gas Ratemaking Issues (ca.gov) — Avalon businesses that buy water or gas from Southern California Edison could see significant bill increases starting in 2027, and state regulators want to hear from you. The CPUC will hold in‑person public forums at Avalon City Hall on September 10 and a remote hearing on September 15 so Catalina customers can comment before any rate changes are approved. 
• Labor Day Beach Guide: High Surf, Rip Currents Threaten LA County Coast (patch.com) — Avalon is among the Los Angeles County coastal areas most at risk from large waves, strong rip currents, and possible coastal flooding through Tuesday as Hurricane Marie sends a powerful swell toward the region. If you’re heading to Avalon’s beaches, officials urge you to swim near staffed lifeguard towers, avoid rocks and piers, watch for water-quality warnings, and be prepared for possible rain and slick roads.
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1st Annual Catalina Island Reggae Bash Golf Tournament →
Catalina Island Golf Course, 1 Country Club Dr, Avalon
9:30 am
Friday September 18
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Avalon 101: Inside our School Series
Avalon School 3000 Admin Lobby
5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Varsity Volleyball - Whittier Tournament
Paramount High Whittier HS (TBA)
8:00 am -
Saturday School
Rancho Alamitos High Garden Grove, CA 92841
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JV Girls Flag Football vs Bellflower Tourn
Cypress High Bellflower
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Zero Trash Initiative
City of Rancho Santa Margarita Meet at Cinepolis in RSM at 9:45 AM - Rancho Santa Margar
9:45 am -
Leadership works Orange street Fair Sausage Booth
McPherson Magnet Orange, CA 92869
10:00 am -
O.C. Genealogy - General Meeting In-Person →
Huntington Beach Public Library C Room, D Room
10:00 am -
Cross Country: Varsity @Cool Breeze Invitational
La Quinta High Galway Downs Main Entrance, 38801 Los Corralitos Rd, Temecula
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Torah Study - Hybrid
Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. TUSTIN AVE, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Lomita Comedy Underground →
Pizza Kraft at Project Barley, 2306 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita
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Pirates Plunder – 5K, 10K, 10-miler, and Half Marathon →
Long Beach CA
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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🗞 Nearby News
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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