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🌱 Patch AM: How Banning residents can help shape future county park upgrades

And on the Banning Patch calendar - Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser

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What's up Banning! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Banning residents can help shape future county park upgrades
  • Why a Banning fast-food robbery suspect now faces trial
  • Meet the Banning quarterback lighting up the national stat sheets

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

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County Seeks Residents' Input About Long-Term Planning for Parks (mynewsla.com) — Riverside County is asking Banning residents to help shape long-term plans for local parks, including a workshop Oct. 3 at Gilman Historic Ranch & Wagon Museum on Wilson Street. You can share ideas in person at several sessions or complete an online survey, influencing where future park investments and improvements are made across the county.
   

• Felon accused of robbing Banning business to stand trial (kesq.com) — A 38-year-old transient is headed to trial after allegedly robbing a Jack-in-the-Box on West Ramsey Street in Banning with a fake gun, following a Banning Police investigation. A Riverside County judge ordered him held for trial, with arraignment set Oct. 8 at the Banning Justice Center and bail at $1 million.
   

• Inland boys athlete of the week: Jacob Anzaldua, Banning (sanluisobispo.com) — Banning High School quarterback Jacob Anzaldua is drawing regional attention after throwing 523 yards and eight touchdowns in a blowout win over Fontana, ranking among the top performances in Inland history. The senior now sits near the top of national passing leaderboards, giving Banning fans plenty to cheer about this football season.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • San Jacinto to Honor America's Veterans on Veterans Day 2026 —Muriel Dufresne, Golden Era Productions Read on Patch
  • Advice on cell phone service.
    What is the most dependable cell phone service in this area. Not talking about price or cost but which cell phone provider has good connectivity and… (Nextdoor Sun Lakes)
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Banning. Apply here.
  • Smart and Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 331 Banning in Banning. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Banning here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Acrobatics continue in Italy for 2026 Senior World Championships • USA Gymnastics (usagym.org)

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  • Michigan casino ranks among nation's best. What USA TODAY readers said (freep.com)

Yucaipa

  • New lawsuits allege X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused major brain injuries (abc7chicago.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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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