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🌱 Patch AM: Banning's Outlook 'Remains Negative,' City Says Following Credit Agency's Report
Coming up on the Banning Patch calendar: The Little-Known Significance of California in the Civil War

Good morning Banning! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Banning's bond outlook stays negative as city fights fiscal troubles
Also on today's calendar: The Little-Known Significance of California in the Civil War and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Banning's Outlook 'Remains Negative,' City Says Following Credit Agency's Report (patch.com) — Banning officials are responding to a major credit agency's decision to keep the city's water and electric bond ratings unchanged but maintain a negative outlook, citing ongoing fiscal stress and the fallout from the utility double-billing issue. City leaders highlight a new Workout Plan to Fiscal Sustainability, efforts to fix billing, and cost controls as they work to restore cash reserves and move Banning back toward a stable financial outlook.
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📸 Around Banning
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Banning
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★ Featured events ★
- The Little-Known Significance of California in the Civil War →
A K Smiley Public Library, 125 W Vine St, Redlands
2:00 pm - Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser →
Elks Lodge 1839, 1465 E 6th St, Beaumont
3:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- The American Revolution Experience →
Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
1:00 pm - 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 - 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 - The American Revolution Experience →
Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
9:00 am - The American Revolution Experience →
Beaumont Library District, 125 E 8th St, Beaumont
9:00 am - Downtown Banning Art Walk →
Downtown Banning, Banning
1:00 pm - Consulting With Calling: Serving Organizations Without Losing Yourself →
Online
2:00 pm - 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
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- GRANDfathers for Golf Seeks Volunteers to Give Kids a Chance to Learn the Game —Muriel Dufresne, Golden Era Productions Read on Patch
- La Casita is my go-to place for Mexican food in both Beaumont and Yucaipa.
The service is always good and the food is traditional home style Mexican food. Their Enchiladas Mariscados are the best! (Nextdoor Banning Southeast) - Hello, found a small young pup Yorkie on Wilson Street.
Will be taking him to get microchipped scanned. If you can describe and/or have a picture [Proof] let me know (Nextdoor Serpent Hills)
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Banning. Apply here.
- Smart and Final posted a job opening for Part-time Retail Associate - 331 Banning in Banning. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Banning here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beaumont
- IE Varsity's Week 4 high school football scoreboard (sacbee.com)
Cabazon
- Man who murdered patron at Cabazon outlet mall sentenced to life in prison (kesq.com)
Yucaipa
- Time to vote for the top high school football player from Week 5 (desertsun.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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