🌱 Patch AM: How Imperial Beach neighbors are responding to antisemitic vandalism on their block

Good morning to you Imperial Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Imperial Beach neighbors are responding to antisemitic vandalism on their block
• Which Imperial Beach shoreline is still closed despite new reopenings?
• What led deputies to arrest a suspect in Imperial Beach hate graffiti?

Also on today's calendar: Symphony by the Sea and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Imperial Beach couple speaks out after anti-Semitic vandalism targets their home (10news.com) — An Imperial Beach couple is speaking out after repeated antisemitic graffiti targeted their home and nearby properties, prompting a hate‑crime investigation. Sheriff's deputies have increased patrols, are canvassing affected Imperial Beach neighborhoods, and are asking residents to report any suspicious activity or tips to help identify whoever is responsible.
   

• San Diego County reopens 2 beach areas in Imperial Beach (kpbs.org) — Two key beach spots in Imperial Beach, at End of Seacoast Drive and Cortez Avenue, have just reopened after water quality improved, but the shoreline from the border to north of the Tijuana River outlet remains closed. County health officials warn residents to stay out of contaminated areas and check current advisories online or via the 24‑hour hotline before heading into the water.
   

• Pint-sized California hacking genius arrested for antisemitic graffiti (amedpost.com) — Authorities have arrested an 18‑year‑old in connection with antisemitic graffiti found on homes and alleys in Imperial Beach, including markings on Seacoast Drive and Elm Avenue. Sheriff's officials say surveillance footage and a device seized at the scene aided the case, and they emphasize a zero‑tolerance stance toward hate‑motivated crimes in the community.
   

📸 Around Imperial Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Imperial Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• City Hall Administrative Offices Closed →
  825 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!
  San Ysidro Branch Library, 4235 Beyer Blvd, San Diego
  4:00 pm
• Water Polo vs Mira Mesa
  Mar Vista High School, 505 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Football @ Escondido Charter
  Valley Center High School, 31322 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center
  6:30 pm
Friday September 25
• JV Football at Kearny
  Kearny High School, 1954 Komet Way, San Diego
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Football @ Kearney High School
  Kearny High School, 1954 Komet Way, San Diego
  7:00 pm
• Varsity Football Vs Mission Bay
  Montgomery High School, 3250 Palm Ave, San Diego
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• MOWW/ POWMIA table-chair
  Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
  10:30 am
• Buffalo Soldiers
  Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
  11:00 am
• Junior Rangers
  Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, 301 Caspian Wy, Imperial Beach
  11:00 am
• Symphony by the Sea →
  Pier Plaza, 910 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach
  4:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Varsity Flag Football vs Chula Vista
  Southwest High School, 1685 Hollister St, San Diego
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• found three dogs on the ramp to the 805 northbound, off of sweetwater in national city!!
  one male and two females. the male had a broken leg so i took him to an emergency vet in mission valley, i didn't get any pictures of him but he… (Nextdoor Central IB)

• Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Imperial Beach. Apply here.
• Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in National City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

• Encinitas to change its homeless shelter provider, opting for National City venue (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• El Cajon Boulevard: San Diego's unofficial drag strip — and the riot that made history (timesofsandiego.com)
• A Conversation with a D8 Candidate – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

Coronado

• Q&A: Technology and artificial intelligence in Coronado public schools (thecoronadonews.com)
• Coronado Girls' Golf Plays Three, Defeats University City (coronadonewsca.com)

San Diego

• 4 Rapes Reported At Cal State San Marcos In First Weeks Of Fall Semester (patch.com)
• Father Arrested In Death Of 7-Month-Old Daughter In San Diego (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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