🌱 What does the Bonita shelter’s closure mean for nearby pet owners?
Bonita, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Bonita! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- What does the Bonita shelter’s closure mean for nearby pet owners?
- Which star chef is headlining a special anniversary dinner in Bonita?
Also on today's calendar: Bonita Cars & Coffee and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• County Opens New Santee Animal Shelter, Marking Major Upgrade for Animal Care (countynewscenter.com) — County Animal Services has permanently closed its Bonita animal shelter, moving all sheltering operations to a new, larger $37 million facility in Santee. Residents in unincorporated areas near Bonita will still receive field services, licensing help, and community support, while the new shelter offers expanded medical care, adoption spaces, and emergency response capabilities for pets and livestock. 
• San Diego Food + Wine Festival returns with expanded Mexico presence (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A major regional food and wine festival is bringing several events to venues across San Diego County, including a special 20th anniversary dinner at Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro in Bonita. Running November 1–8, the festival features star chefs, expanded Mexican culinary representation, and large tasting events, with individual tickets sold separately and prices varying widely by experience.
📸 Around Bonita
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Art of Unwinding →
4190 Bonita Road, Bonita
5:00 pm
Friday October 23
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Other local events
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International Day of Climate Action
Bell (6-8) San Diego, CA 92139 -
Bonita Cars & Coffee →
Bonita Donuts, 4414 Bonita Road, Bonita
6:00 am -
Amores que matan →
Chula Vista Golf Course & Venue, 4475 Bonita Road, Bonita
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Community Event →
3666 Belle Bonnie Brae Road, Bonita
1:00 pm -
Bonita Cars & Coffee →
Bonita Donuts, 4414 Bonita Road, Bonita
6:00 am -
First Day of Native American Heritage Month
Bell (6-8) San Diego, CA 92139 -
First Day of Runaway & Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Bell (6-8) San Diego, CA 92139 -
School Psychology Week
Bell (6-8) San Diego, CA 92139
Saturday October 24
Saturday October 31
Sunday November 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toddler Storytime
MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library, 721 San Pasqual St., San Diego
10:00 am -
Manteniendo saludable su cerebro →
Molina Healthcare Chula Vista Resource Center, 689 Palomar St, Chula Vista
1:00 pm -
Literature: OA Twelve & Twelve - In-person →
Refinery Church, 494 E St, Chula Vista
4:00 pm
Thursday October 22
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- LGE Prime Plumbing — (858) 366-8735
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- RTX posted a job opening for CNC Machinist (Onsite) in Chula Vista. Apply here.
- Brinker International posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Rancho del Rey Chili's in Chula Vista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonita here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chula Vista
- Port of San Diego, Chula Vista debut new Harbor Park playground (sandiegocountynews.com)
- Lolita's Mexican Food in Chula Vista Serves the Signature Carne Asada Fries Worth a Road-Trip Stop (travelmag.com)
- San Diego County Cities Drop In Ranking Of Safest In America: Report (patch.com)
National City
- Business Plans & Services National City, California (verizon.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory?" — da brie (Thank you Pam W. for sending it in!)
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