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Morning Escondido! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Escondido police say about the deadly Centre City Parkway crash
  • Escondido High's tough night and which North County teams are rolling
  • What VA wait times look like now at Escondido's clinic

Also on today's calendar: Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Strawberry Banana Snake and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Luis Enrique Arias Killed in Escondido Pedestrian Accident on Centre City Parkway (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A pedestrian struck on Centre City Parkway near Ninth Avenue in Escondido on September 21 has been identified as 47-year-old Luis Enrique Arias, who later died at the hospital. Escondido police say the driver stayed at the scene, is not suspected of impairment, and the department is still investigating the cause of the nighttime collision.
   

• Longhorns rebound with road win; Santa Fe Christian stays unbeaten (thecoastnews.com) — North County football teams had a busy week, with Rancho Buena Vista bouncing back from a tough loss and Santa Fe Christian staying unbeaten behind another explosive offensive showing. For Escondido residents, the scoreboard notes Holtville routed Escondido High 68-0, as local programs measure themselves against San Diego County's top-ranked teams heading into midseason.
   

• Apparent double murder-suicide that left California family of three dead revives questions over VA wait times (mercurynews.com) — Mental health wait times at the Escondido VA clinic and other San Diego County facilities are under scrutiny after an apparent double murder-suicide involving a local veteran's family. The story details how staffing cuts, long waits, and confusing access rules collide with veterans' real struggles, while also outlining local nonprofits and crisis lines that can help Escondido veterans sooner.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST CAT: Cannoli - Black and White Tuxedo
    Hi Neighbors, Cannoli is missing since 9/21. We've been searching for him every day. Putting up flyers and and yelling his name around the… (Nextdoor Escondido Mountain View)
  • Trying to find Pokémon cards for my son that I can buy!
    Can even be non English cards or fakes I don't mind ! Please let me know thank you ! (Nextdoor Central Escondido)
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, North County Fair - Full Time in Escondido. Apply here.
  • Teledyne posted a job opening for First Article Assembler- Solder in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escondido here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Marcos

  • The 20th Annual Horse Heritage Festival Brings History, Horses, and Community Together (northcountydailystar.com)
  • Eat, Shop, and Sip Your Way Through San Marcos Harvest Fest (theresandiego.com)
  • Intrepid completes acquisition of Southern California network (bizwest.com)

Vista

Oceanside

  • 2 Arrested At North County DUI Checkpoint (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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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