🌱 Patch AM: Beaumont Mayor Addresses Corruption Allegations Involving City Treasurer

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In today's newsletter:

• Beaumont treasurer faces felony charges over motel tax allegations
• Can Banning's high-powered passing game deliver a big home win?

Also on today's calendar: Peace Pole Unveiling at new Beaumont Library by Beaumont Cherry Valley Rotary Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Hazy sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beaumont Mayor Addresses Corruption Allegations Involving City Treasurer (patch.com) — Beaumont's mayor is reassuring residents after City Treasurer Anup Giresh "AJ" Patel was charged with multiple felonies tied to alleged misconduct involving a motel's hotel tax filings in the city. While centered in neighboring Beaumont, the case and its public integrity implications matter to Banning-area residents who share regional governance and services. City leaders emphasize that Patel's alleged actions involve his private business, not his treasurer duties.
   

• IE Varsity's previews of top high school football games Sept. 18 and 19 (fresnobee.com) — Banning High's football team hosts Fontana on Friday night, looking to rebound from last week's loss behind a strong passing attack led by quarterback Jacob Anzaldua. The preview breaks down key players, recent performances, and a prediction favoring Banning, while also spotlighting several other Inland Empire matchups this weekend.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Peace Pole Unveiling at new Beaumont Library by Beaumont Cherry Valley Rotary Club →
  125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• The Little-Known Significance of California in the Civil War →
  A K Smiley Public Library, 125 W Vine St, Redlands
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• The American Revolution Experience →
  Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• The American Revolution Experience →
  Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  1:00 pm
Monday September 21
• The American Revolution Experience →
  Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  9:00 am
• Beaumont Banning →
  Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1320 W Williams St, Banning
  12:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• The American Revolution Experience →
  Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  9:00 am
• Regular City Council Meeting
  Council Chambers, 99 E Ramsey St, Banning
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• The American Revolution Experience →
  Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  9:00 am
Friday September 25
• The American Revolution Experience →
  Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Downtown Banning Art Walk →
  Downtown Banning, Banning
  1:00 pm
• Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser →
  Elks Lodge 1839, 1465 E 6th St, Beaumont
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• GRANDfathers for Golf Seeks Volunteers to Give Kids a Chance to Learn the Game —Muriel Dufresne, Golden Era Productions Read on Patch

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• Parts Authority Auto Parts Super Stores posted a job opening for Auto Parts Counter Professional in Banning. Apply here.
• Beaumont Unified School District posted a job opening for Custodian I - 8.0 hours per day - Tournament Hills Elementary in Beaumont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Banning here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• 35th Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow coming next weekend (sbsun.com)

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• Best grocery store: Best of Orange County 2026 (ocregister.com)
• Voter Education Roadshow Helps San Bernardino County Voters Get 'Election Ready' (sb-american.com)
• Here's how we're leaning with our Week 5 high school football picks (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)

Ok Banning! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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