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🌱 What El Cajon’s crisis unit means as new treatment beds open

Also, don't miss Lemon Grove Mobile Farmer's Market on the El Cajon Patch calendar

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Good day El Cajon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What El Cajon's crisis unit means as new treatment beds open
  • How Valhalla's forfeits could shake up El Cajon Valley's season

Also on today's calendar: Lemon Grove Mobile Farmer's Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Substance Use Treatment Center Will Expand Care in South Bay (countynewscenter.com) — County leaders are expanding behavioral health services regionwide, including an already operating Crisis Stabilization Unit in El Cajon that supports residents in acute mental health crises. A new National City substance use treatment and recuperative care center will open this fall, adding dozens of beds for Medi‑Cal patients and complementing future projects in Santee, Kearny Mesa, and the Midway district.
   

• Valhalla forfeits first two football games after CIF, district say it used an ineligible player (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Valhalla High's football team has been forced to forfeit its first two blowout wins after CIF ruled one player ineligible, reshaping the early-season standings. The Norsemen still face El Cajon Valley and other East County rivals, and the school plans to appeal as questions linger about playoff implications and transfer eligibility decisions.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 17
  • Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers
    San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego
    10:30 am
  • Craft Circle
    San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego
    2:00 pm
  • Choir Practice →
    St. Andrew's Choir Room, 4816 Glen St., La Mesa
    7:30 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • September Cards and Coffee Trade Night →
    Kaffee Meister - Santee Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Boulevard, Santee
  • Avery college weekend
    Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in El Cajon. Apply here.
  • Grossmont Union High School District posted a job opening for REPOST: Custodial/Groundsworker - El Cajon Valley High School - CP26-014790 in El Cajon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cajon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santee

  • Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead, Another Man Hurt In Santee (patch.com)

La Mesa

  • La Mesa City Council appoints 20-year-old UCLA student as interim city treasurer (cbs8.com)
  • La Mesa CA Luxury Homes For Sale (zillow.com)

Ok El Cajon! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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