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🌱 What did Escalon officers handle around town last weekend?
Coming up on the Escalon Patch calendar: Escalon Cougars vs Ripon Christian Knights

Coffee in hand, Escalon? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What did Escalon officers handle around town last weekend?
Also on today's calendar: Heart and Hand Quilt and Craft Faire and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 95 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 59.
- Saturday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Escalon Police Beat 9-30-26 (escalontimes.com) — Escalon residents can see a detailed snapshot of recent police activity, including traffic accidents, public assists, school and park security checks, and several 9-1-1 hang-ups. The log from Sept. 24 to 27 highlights where officers were called, how incidents were resolved, and which local streets, schools, and parks saw the most attention, helping neighbors stay informed about safety trends.
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📸 Around Escalon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Escalon
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★ Featured events ★
- Escalon Cougars vs Ripon Christian Knights →
Escalon High School, 1528 Yosemite Ave, Escalon
4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Heart and Hand Quilt and Craft Faire →
GracePoint Church, 801 S Lower Sacramento Rd, Lodi
10:00 am - Escalon Cougars vs Hughson Huskies →
Escalon High School, 1528 Yosemite Ave, Escalon
5:00 pm - Escalon Cougars vs Ripon Indians →
Escalon High School, 1528 Yosemite Ave, Escalon
4:00 pm - Escalon Cougars vs Sonora Wildcats →
Escalon High School, 1528 Yosemite Ave, Escalon
5:00 pm
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 20
Friday October 30
📣 Escalon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- FIGS Mobile Pantry-1st Thursday of the Month →
St. Matthias Anglican Church, 101 S. First Avenue, Oakdale
3:00 pm - Football vs. Patterson JV 5:00/ Varsity 7:00- Homecoming
Oakdale High Oakdale, CA 95361
5:00 pm - Missoula: The Wiz of the West
Weston Elementary Ripon, CA 95366
5:30 pm - VinoPaint: Alcohol Ink Workshop - LED Light Sculpture in Oakdale →
Oakdale Quilting Studio, 450 E. River Road Ste 5, Oakdale
6:00 pm - Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling →
Twin Rivers Saloon, 7000 Maze Blvd, Modesto
6:00 pm - ✨Glam Cocktail Party For Women 🥂 — She Is Loved →
Nine3One, 931 10th St, Modesto
6:00 pm - Witches Walk Sip & Stroll (Warlocks are welcome) →
Santa Fe Street, Riverbank
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Escalon. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2096) in Riverbank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escalon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverbank
- New unique beauty shop opens in Ceres and other openings around town (modbee.com)
- Bret Harte golf continues upward trend with win over Riverbank (calaverasenterprise.com)
Ripon
- Barnwood Arms marks 45 years in Ripon community (mantecabulletin.com)
- Knights find their groove to knock off state champ (mantecabulletin.com)
- Happy Daze RV - Sacramento Adds 2027 Models to Sacramento Inventory (timesoftheislands.com)
Ok Escalon! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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