🌱 Patch AM: How long will Imperial Beach’s sewage‑tainted shoreline stay off limits?

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In today's newsletter:

• How long will Imperial Beach's sewage‑tainted shoreline stay off limits?

Also on today's calendar: OCEAN BLUFFS Annual Bazaar, Saturday October 3, 8am-noon and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
• Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Imperial Beach shoreline closed due to sewage contamination (nbcsandiego.com) — Imperial Beach's shoreline is closed to all water contact after county health officials detected sewage contamination from the flowing Tijuana River, with reopening dependent on clean test results. Residents should stay out of the ocean, check sdbeachinfo.com or call 619-338-2073 for updates, and be aware that several other San Diego County beaches also face advisories.
   

📸 Around Imperial Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Imperial Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• District 08 Meeting →
  St. James Church in Imperial Beach, 866 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• 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
• LEGO Creators Club
  San Ysidro Branch Library, 4235 Beyer Blvd, San Diego
  4:00 pm
• Flag Football Vs Sweetwater
  Montgomery High School, 3250 Palm Ave, San Diego
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Girls Volleyball @ Julian
  Julian Union High School, 1656 CA-78, Julian
  4:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Varsity Football @ Mater Dei
  Mater Dei Catholic High School, 1615 Mater Dei Dr, Chula Vista
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• OCEAN BLUFFS Annual Bazaar, Saturday October 3, 8am-noon →
  3340 Del Sol Blvd, Otay Mesa West
  8:00 am
• Cross Country - Sundevil Invite
  Morley Field Sports Complex, 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego
  8:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• CSA San Diego County Fair Housing Workshop →
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 28
• PMP Certification Bootcamp | In-Person Training | Chula Vista, CA →
  333 H St, Chula Vista
  9:00 am
• 2 Days Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Training in Chula Vista, CA →
  Regus - Gateway Chula Vista, Chula Vista
  9:00 am
• Bridge & Bay Garden Club meeting & bonsai fun →
  Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado
  9:30 am
• JV Flag Football vs. Bonita
  Bonita Vista High School, 751 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It is the HEART OF THE BEAST —Jeri Jacquin Read on Patch
• Friends Travel to FORGOTTEN ISLAND —Jeri Jacquin Read on Patch

• South Bay Union School District posted a job opening for SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER 2026-2027 School Year in Imperial Beach. Apply here.
• Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Imperial Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

• Rodriguez files citizens initiative for National City business tax overhaul as council continues to eye 2027 vote (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Don't let Newsom rewrite his dismal COVID record (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Kile Morgan (2026) - CU Athletic Hall of Fame - University of Colorado Athletics (cubuffs.com)

Coronado

• NASCAR 26 Review - Peak Performance Takes the Wheel (cogconnected.com)
• What To Do In San Diego: October 16–18, 2026 Music Guide (onestowatch.com)

Chula Vista

• 13 Rules Chefs Say Home Cooks Shouldn't Break (tastingtable.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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