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Greetings Escondido! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Escondido Charter shines in elite tournament while rallying around ailing coach
  • How Tropical Storm Rachel soaked Escondido and strained local rescuers

Also on today's calendar: Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westview raises money for ailing coach; Cathedral Catholic pulls off win in final, wins prestigious tournament (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Escondido Charter's girls volleyball team turned in an impressive performance in the Diamond Division of the SoCal Volleyball Invitational, putting the school on the map in a prestigious regional tournament. The event also doubled as a fundraiser for Westview assistant coach and Cathedral Catholic alum Taimani Toilolo, who is battling Stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma and drawing strong support from the wider volleyball community.
   

• Tropical Storm Rachel swamps San Diego County with heavier-than-expected rain (kansas.com) — Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel dumped 1.81 inches of rain on Escondido as part of a stronger-than-expected downpour across San Diego County, causing flooding, power outages, and multiple water rescues. Coastal areas like Oceanside and Imperial Beach saw high surf damage and street flooding, while emergency crews handled dozens of crashes, downed wires, and dramatic rescues from storm drains and a grounded sailboat.
   

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  • Norma Jean is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
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    My husband and I recently lost our beloved 17 year old dog. We are looking to bring some puppy love back into our home. Does anyone know about a … (Nextdoor Terrace Gardens)
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  • Escondido Union School District posted a job opening for Cooperating Teacher/Student Teacher in Escondido. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

San Marcos

  • San Marcos Minor Decoy, Shoulder Tap Operations Result in One Arrest (10news.com)
  • Three arrested for alleged retail grand theft in San Marcos (nbcsandiego.com)
  • San Marcos residents rush to fill sandbags at Hollandia Park ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel's arrival (10news.com)

Valley Center

  • Football Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Carlsbad (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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