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Morning Escondido! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the closure of Stone's Escondido brewery means for local jobs
- How Palomar's new bachelor's and free-tuition expansion help Escondido students
Also on today's calendar: Brother Benno's charity golf tournament featuring 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A California Craft Beer Icon Found a Buyer. Its Home Brewery Is Still Shutting Down and Eliminating 220 Jobs (inc.com) — Stone Brewing is shutting down all three of its Escondido locations, cutting about 220 jobs as production moves to Paso Robles and Kansas City. Sapporo USA says it hasn't found a long-term solution for the Escondido site, and the popular Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens will also close, ending a major chapter in the city's craft beer scene. 
• New programs, bachelor's degree mark Palomar College fall semester (northcoastcurrent.com) — Escondido students using Palomar College's local Education Center now have access to the school's first bachelor's degree, new career-focused programs, and an expanded Promise program that can cover two years of tuition. Enrollment is up slightly this fall, and new flexible online pathways plus added financial support aim to help more North County students finish their degrees close to home.
📸 Around Escondido
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Escondido
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★ Featured events ★
- Brother Benno's charity golf tournament featuring 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater →
Goat Hill Park Golf Course, 2323 Goat Hill Dr, Oceanside
9:00 am
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- Juniper Back to School Night
Juniper Elementary Escondido, CA 92025
5:00 pm - Friday Flag Assembly
North Broadway Elementary Escondido, CA 92026
8:00 am - Coffee with the Principal
Lincoln Elementary Room 6
8:00 am - Fun Animal Friday: Dwarf Horse & Mini Goat →
Children's Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido
10:00 am - START Smart →
Escondido High Future Center
6:00 pm - Orientación Y Conección para Voluntarios - ESPAÑOL
Lincoln Elementary Escondido, CA 92026
8:00 am - BVMS Back to School Night
Bear Valley Middle Escondido, CA 92025
6:00 pm - Friday Flag Assembly
North Broadway Elementary Escondido, CA 92026
8:00 am - Grape Day 5K →
Grape Day Park, 321 N Broadway, Escondido
8:00 am - Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Playfully Mischievous Popcorn →
Children's Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido
11:00 am - Tractor Supply's Annual Harvest Fest. Farmers Market →
27444 Valley Center Rd, Valley Center
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: thank you so much for all of the wonderful responses.
What a truly great community! I also should add a little bit about Arielle… ever since her Bestie, Bella, the cat, passed, she has been very clingy… (Nextdoor Hidden Meadows) - Hi neighbors,
I travel pretty often, sometimes for just a weekend and sometimes for longer trips up to two weeks. I would love to find someone who would be… (Nextdoor Lake Hodges)
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist- Part-Time in Escondido. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escondido here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Marcos
- Network & Grow Tomorrow at Our August Mixer - (thevistapress.com)
- San Marcos looking for new boys basketball coach after Jordan steps down (keyt.com)
- North County Events from Aug. 24-30 (northcountydailystar.com)
Valley Center
- Domestic violence suspect arrested in Valley Center after 2-hour standoff (10news.com)
Carlsbad
- North County Animal Shelters Waive Adoption Fees Saturday (patch.com)
Ok Escondido! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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