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🌱 El Cajon parishioner says $200,000 church remodel gift vanished. What happened?
Coming up on the El Cajon Patch calendar: Aromatherapy Sound Bath
Good morning to you El Cajon! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- El Cajon parishioner says $200,000 church remodel gift vanished. What happened?
- El Cajon's Ricky Johnson extends Baja 400 winning streak with another title.
- How new county treatment centers could change care options for El Cajon
Also on today's calendar: Steps/Traditions Study - In-person and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bishop accused of stealing $200,000 donation meant for El Cajon church remodel (10news.com) — A major civil lawsuit alleges a bishop took a $200,000 cash donation that a parishioner believed would pay for remodeling a Syriac Catholic church in El Cajon, but never passed it to the parish. The bishop has reportedly left California for Michigan, and El Cajon Police say they have no criminal case, while the donor sues to recover his money and damages. 
• McMillin Counts To 7 In Baja 400 (speedsport.com) — El Cajon's Supercross legend Ricky Johnson, teaming with Mexicali driver Gustavo Vildosola Sr., scored yet another class victory in the SCORE Baja 400 off-road race in Mexico, continuing their five-year winning streak. The event also saw San Diego's Luke McMillin clinch the overall win and other Southern California racers earn podiums, underscoring the region's strong presence in desert racing.
• New Substance Use Treatment Center Will Expand Care in South Bay (countynewscenter.com) — El Cajon residents are part of a broader county push to expand behavioral health care, including a recently added Crisis Stabilization Unit in town. County officials just opened a new $29 million substance use treatment and recuperative care center in National City, adding 89 Medi‑Cal beds and strengthening a regional continuum that also includes upcoming facilities in Santee and Kearny Mesa.
📸 Around El Cajon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Cajon
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★ Featured events ★
- Aromatherapy Sound Bath →
Find Your Power Wellness, 2333 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Steps/Traditions Study - In-person →
First Lutheran Church, 867 South Lincoln Ave, El Cajon
11:00 am - CONCEALED CARRY DAY-ONE 8-HOUR CLASS FOR 16-HOUR APPLICANTS →
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8:30 am - CONCEALED CARRY 8-HOUR RENEWAL CLASS →
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8:30 am - District 10 meeting →
Community Of Christ Church, 115 Cajon View Dr, El Cajon
6:30 pm - Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide →
201 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon - Native American Health & Wellness Conference →
Sycuan Casino, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon
10:00 am - Grossmont College 48th Annual Career EXPO / Job Fair →
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11:00 am - JACOC Ladies' Day '26 →
523 South Johnson Avenue, El Cajon
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Advocate Health
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
11:30 am - TWIBS →
St. Andrew's Choir Room, 4816 Glen St., La Mesa
11:30 am - Jefferson Volleyball Match @ Senda
Cesar Chavez Middle School, 202 Oleander Dr, Oceanside
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: Dropped them off at the Bonita animal shelter.
They have microchips & owners should be contacted Anyone recognize these dogs? Picked them up this morning in the middle of the road. They seem… (Nextdoor Granite Hills on The Hill) - Hello all, I am an Artist and I paint.
If there are any other artists out here id love to meet ya! (Nextdoor Granite Hills)
- General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems posted a job opening for Machinist I in El Cajon. Apply here.
- Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in El Cajon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cajon here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Mesa
- La Mesa appoints its youngest officeholder ever, 20-year-old UCLA student, as treasurer (timesofsandiego.com)
- UPS package filled with cocaine sent to Minnesota sniffed out by police K9 (fox9.com)
- Love, Loss and What I Wore by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron (sandiegoreader.com)
Lemon Grove
- Gun, Cocaine, Other Drugs Seized At Lemon Grove Business (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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