🌱 Patch AM: Will survey teams knock on your Imperial Beach door this week?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will survey teams knock on your Imperial Beach door this week?

Also on today's calendar: City Hall Administrative Offices Closed and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
• Sunday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SD County & CDC begin another health survey related to the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis (10news.com) — Imperial Beach residents may soon get a knock on the door from San Diego County and CDC workers conducting a new health survey on the Tijuana River sewage crisis. The door-to-door study will gauge physical and mental health impacts, track whether conditions have improved since 2024, and help local leaders push state and federal officials for more resources to address beach closures and persistent odors.
   

📸 Around Imperial Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Imperial Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Golden Hour Rooftop Social →
  The View at Seacoast, 951 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Water Polo vs Mission Hills
  Mar Vista High School, 505 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Flag Football vs SuHi
  Southwest High School, 1685 Hollister St, San Diego
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Field Hockey vs Patrick Henry
  Southwest High School
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuento Bilingüe
  Otay Mesa Branch Library, 3003 Coronado Ave., San Diego
  10:30 am
• Digital Navigator one-on-one assistance
  Otay Mesa Branch Library, 3003 Coronado Ave., San Diego
  11:30 am
• Varsity Flag Football at Montgomery
  Montgomery High School, 3250 Palm Ave, San Diego
  5:00 pm
• Field Hockey at Vista
  Vista High School, 1 Panther Way, Vista
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• City Hall Administrative Offices Closed →
  825 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 18
• National Cheeseburger Day →
  Bluewater Boathouse, 1701 Strand Way, Coronado
  11:00 am
• Autumn concert series: Amy Kanner →
  Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado
  1:00 pm
• HOCO Parade
  Gail Devers Stadium
  5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Right to a Safe, Livable Home —Isabel Dominguez Read on Patch

• Looking for a trustworthy mechanic in the 92154 area!
  I have a 2014 Ford Escape that needs a general inspection, an alignment, and a battery/charging-system check. The battery is fairly new but keeps… (Nextdoor Nestor-Egger Highlands North)

• South Bay Union School District posted a job opening for Mendoza-Theater Teacher (TK-8th) 2026-2027 in Imperial Beach. Apply here.
• Fairbanks Morse Defense posted a job opening for Quality Technician in National City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

• Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, September 17-Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Clorox Girls (sddialedin.com)
• National City council rejects Rodriguez's push to place business tax on 2028 ballot (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Deported Mexican National Sentenced to 33 Months for Ramming Federal Agents (townhall.com)

Coronado

• Park Place Liquor & Deli marks 20 years in Coronado with community celebration (coronadotimes.com)
• Petroleum Supply Specialist (verticalmag.com)
• No phones at CMS: 'It's been wonderful' (coronadotimes.com)

San Diego

• Rare Sea Snakes, Tropical Fish Could Turn Up Along San Diego County Coast During El Niño (patch.com)

Ok Imperial Beach! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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