🌱 Patch AM: Why a high-profile murder trial is drawing jurors to Banning

Coffee in hand, Banning? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a high-profile murder trial is drawing jurors to Banning
• How Banning Unified seniors can qualify for automatic CSU admission

Also on today's calendar: Banning Estates Fall Craft Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jury selection starts for trial of YV woman accused in marijuana dealer's death (kesq.com) — Jury selection is underway at the Banning Justice Center for the trial of a Yucca Valley woman accused of planning a 2020 robbery that left a marijuana dealer dead in Riverside. Local residents may notice extended court activity in Banning as multiple juror panels are screened, with opening statements expected next week and detailed gang-related evidence planned by prosecutors.
   

• Direct Admission for Freshmen (cpp.edu) — Banning Unified School District students are now part of Cal Poly Pomona's Direct Admission program, which can grant eligible seniors same-day or automatic CSU admission based on GPA and A-G completion. Local families should note that Banning Unified is a participating district, but students still must submit a Cal State Apply application by the November 30 priority deadline, with possible fee waivers for qualifying households.
   

📸 Around Banning

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Banning

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Banning Estates Fall Craft Fair →
  3800 Wilson Street, Banning, CA,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Fall Craft Fair →
  Solera Oak Valley Greens Association, 1615 Fairway Dr, Beaumont
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• Beaumont Banning →
  Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1320 W Williams St, Banning
  12:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Beaumont Banning Women's Connection Bee Kind Luncheon →
  850 Country Club Dr, Banning
  11:00 am
• Beaumont Banning →
  Beaumont-Banning Sun Lakes North Club House, 545 Twin Hills Drive, Banning
  1:00 pm
• Regular City Council Meeting
  Council Chambers, 99 E Ramsey St, Banning
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• San Gorgonio Garden Club October Meeting →
  The Grange, Cherry Valley
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Young Artist Workshop →
  Art & Heritage Museum, 42 W Ramsey St, Banning
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• GUIDELINES for Dia De Los Muertos Art Show & Reception PLUS DDLM High School Category! →
  Art & Heritage Museum, 42 W Ramsey St, Banning
  12:00 pm
• Dia De Los Muertos Art Competition →
  The Art & Heritage Museum, 42 W Ramsey St, Banning
  1:00 pm
• Spooktacular Trunk or Treat →
  789 N San Gorgonio Ave, Banning
  4:00 pm
Monday October 26
• Small Town, Big Network →
  Johnny Russo's Italian Restaurant, 1335 W Ramsey St, Banning
  5:03 pm

📣 Banning Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Golfers Saddle Up to Support the Hemet Sheriff's Mounted Posse —Muriel Dufresne, Golden Era Productions Read on Patch

• Update:
  This community is amazing! Thank you for all of the referrals and messages! I think I've got this covered now. Thanks again! Looking for… (Nextdoor Sun Lakes)
• HEADLIGHT RESTORATION
  2 year Warranty Call or text anytime to book an appointment (909)848-3904 (Nextdoor Banning West)

• Heritage Grocers Group posted a job opening for Cashier in Banning. Apply here.
• Sizzler USA Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Banning. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Banning here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cabazon

• 21st Morongo rodeo thrills crowds (sbsun.com)

Yucaipa

• 35869 Wildwood Crest Dr, Yucaipa, CA 92399 (redfin.com)
• Yucaipa teacher picked as a 2027 California Teacher of the Year (sbsun.com)
• Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.25M Sale of 19-Unit Townhome Property in Yucaipa California (newsbreak.com)

Redlands

• Redlands Adds More Attractions To Annual 'Plane-Or-Treat' Halloween Event (patch.com)
• Booze and Books: Horror and Weird Lit Fair Coming To Redlands Oct. 16 (patch.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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