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Hey there, Imperial Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which South Bay beaches are unsafe to enter this week?
• Why your Imperial Beach power provider is suddenly changing CEOs
• See why Imperial Beach ranks among SoCal's most neighborly towns

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

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Imperial Beach and Tijuana Slough Shorelines Closed Over Sewage as Five More San Diego Beaches Carry Bacteria Advisories (medicaldaily.com) — Imperial Beach's shoreline is currently closed to water contact because sewage from the Tijuana River is contaminating the ocean, with nearby Border Field and Tijuana Slough also shut and several other San Diego beaches under bacteria advisories. Local swimmers, surfers, and families are urged to check the county's live beach-status map or hotline before heading out and to follow health guidance if they accidentally enter contaminated water.
   

2. A change at the top of San Diego Community Power but no reason given for CEO's departure (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Imperial Beach households getting electricity through San Diego Community Power will soon see a leadership change, as CEO Karin Burns quietly steps down after a leave of absence. Officials stress the nonprofit, which serves nearly a million accounts countywide, remains stable while it begins an open search for a new chief executive whose pay will likely match Burns' $500,000-plus salary.
   

3. 11 Most Neighborly Towns In Southern California (worldatlas.com) — Imperial Beach earns a shout-out as one of Southern California's most neighborly towns, spotlighting its long pier, Friday farmers market, and nearby Tijuana River estuary trails. The piece encourages visitors and locals alike to enjoy beachside breweries, birdwatching, and easy walks, while also comparing Imperial Beach's community feel with other small destinations across the region.
   

4. Coronado officially joins nonprofit San Diego Community Power, eyes 2028 for service (kpbs.org) — Imperial Beach residents are already part of San Diego Community Power, the nonprofit energy provider that Coronado has now officially voted to join. While Coronado eyes a 2028 start date, the story explains how this community choice program offers greener power options and potentially modest savings compared with SDG&E, all overseen by a board of local elected officials.
   

5. Illegal migrants busted on California beach by officer after jet skis drop them off (nypost.com) — A recent video shows suspected smugglers racing jet skis to Imperial Beach, dropping off two migrants in the surf, then speeding back out to sea before a lone officer intercepts and tackles one person on the sand. The incident, shared widely online, comes amid reports that more human traffickers are using Pacific coastal routes, raising fresh questions about shoreline security for Imperial Beach residents.
   

📸 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

Thursday October 1
• Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores / Caregiver Support Group
  Otay Mesa Branch Library, 3003 Coronado Ave., San Diego
  3:00 pm
• 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
• Cross Country - Sundevil Invite
  Morley Field Sports Complex, 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego
  8:00 am
• OCEAN BLUFFS Annual Bazaar, Saturday October 3, 8am-noon →
  3340 Del Sol Blvd, Otay Mesa West
  8:00 am
Monday October 5
• JV Flag Football at Mar Vista
  Mar Vista High School, 505 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach
  4:00 pm
• Flag Football @ Chula Vista
  Chula Vista High School, 820 4th Ave, Chula Vista
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Flag Football at Mar Vista
  Mar Vista High School, 505 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• CSA San Diego County Fair Housing Workshop →
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos biling
  Logan Heights Branch Library, 567 S. 28th St., San Diego
  10:00 am
• Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
  Logan Heights Branch Library, 567 South 28th Street, San Diego
  2:30 pm
• Kid's Crafts
  MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library, 721 San Pasqual St., San Diego
  4:00 pm
• JV Flag Football vs. Mater Dei
  Castle Park High School, 1395 Hilltop Dr, Chula Vista
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reasonable Accommodation and Modification —Isabel Dominguez Read on Patch

• From the Mayor's Desk:
  ▪️An update on Solid Waste Management Fees ▪️U.S. Conference of Mayors launches affordability tour ▪️Wildfire preparedness in Mission Trails ▪️Plus,… (Nextdoor )
• I actually got Alex's number by accident.
  Two people I know were talking about who had done their wallpaper, and I jumped into the conversation and asked for the contact too. It sat in my… (Nextdoor Seaside Point)

• South Bay Union School District posted a job opening for IBCS- Extended Learning Athletics Coach- Cheer Year- Round #2655-2763-2764 in Imperial Beach. Apply here.
• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for ACcounts Payable Clerk at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in National City, California in National City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial Beach here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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