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Hey there, Banning! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How risky are Banning's city bonds after the latest S&P review?
• How Banning's QB just joined Inland football's exclusive 100-TD club

Also on today's calendar: Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Banning's Outlook 'Remains Negative,' City Says Following Credit Agency's Report (patch.com) — Banning officials say a major credit agency has kept the city's water and electric bond ratings steady but maintained a negative outlook, underscoring ongoing fiscal strain and fallout from the utility double-billing probe. City leaders highlight a Workout Plan to Fiscal Sustainability, billing fixes, and cost controls they hope will improve liquidity, protect services, and eventually restore a stable outlook for residents.
   

• IE Varsity's Week 4 football roundup: Aquinas blanks Notre Dame in rivalry game (sacbee.com) — Banning football fans have plenty to cheer about after quarterback Jacob Anzaldua threw for 523 yards and eight touchdowns in a 54-16 win over Fontana, joining the Inland area's elite 100-touchdown club. His record-setting night, backed by big receiving performances from Jmari Garlington and Michael Gregory, spotlights Banning's strong 4-1 start amid a busy Week 4 slate across Inland schools.
   

📸 Around Banning

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Banning

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser →
  Elks Lodge 1839, 1465 E 6th St, Beaumont
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• The American Revolution Experience →
  Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• H.E.L.P Banning - Groceries →
  H.E.L.P. Banning Food Pantry, 53 S 6th Street, Banning
  9:00 am
• The American Revolution Experience →
  Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
  9:00 am
• Carol's Kitchen - Lunch (Banning) →
  St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church – Banning, 157 W. Nicolet Street, Banning
  11:30 am
• Banning Senior Center (60+) - Lunch →
  Banning Senior Center, 769 N San Gorgonio Ave, Banning
  11:30 am
• Beaumont Banning →
  Beaumont-Banning Sun Lakes North Club House, 545 Twin Hills Drive, Banning
  1:00 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
Tuesday September 29
• Consulting With Calling: Serving Organizations Without Losing Yourself →
  Online
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Calling All Artists! Coming in October! Dia de los Muertos Art Competition →
  Art & Heritage Museum (Formrly the Banning Art Gallery), 42 W Ramsey St, Banning
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey Nabor, so I just seen a dog come up to my door.
  I'm just getting off work and my camera caught it but I couldn't see or take a picture on 22nd. Nicolette looks like a long-haired lab I think (Nextdoor Banning West)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  Found on September 19, 2026 in Banning, CA 92220 near Geneva Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view this… (Nextdoor Theodore)

• Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Banning. Apply here.
• Sizzler posted a job opening for Cook in Banning. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Banning here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beaumont

• Inland college football roundup: RCC wins showdown between top-ranked teams (fresnobee.com)

Cabazon

• Roots of tribal gaming in U.S. traced again to bingo halls (fooshya.com)

Yucaipa

• Crafton Hills College Foundation to celebrate Bright Nights, Brighter Futures and Honor 2026 Outstanding Alumnus Bill Soqui (westsidestorynewspaper.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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