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🌱 Patch AM: Is your Imperial Beach roof ready for a very strong El Niño?
And on the Imperial Beach Patch calendar - Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026
Hello Imperial Beach! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Is your Imperial Beach roof ready for a very strong El Niño?
Also on today's calendar: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• El Niño is coming: Here's how to protect your home roof (10news.com) — Imperial Beach homeowners are being urged to inspect and weatherproof their roofs now, as forecasters warn of a very strong El Niño this fall and winter. A local realtor's Imperial Beach listing shows how loose shingles, vents, and debris-filled gutters can jeopardize a nearly $1 million home sale, while a roofing expert explains practical steps to prevent leaks and costly damage. 
📸 Around Imperial Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Imperial Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Tidelands Advisory Committee Meeting →
825 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach
4:00 pm - Water Polo at Monte Vista
Monte Vista High School, 3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd, Spring Va
4:30 pm - Varsity Flag Football vs Canyon Hills
Southwest High
4:00 pm - Nov & JV Girls Volleyball at Morse High
Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Dr, San Diego
4:00 pm - JV Flag Football vs Canyon Hills
Southwest High
5:30 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball at Morse High
Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Dr, San Diego
5:30 pm - Postpartum New Mom Support Group (Wednesday Imperial Beach) →
Woven Light Chiropractic Co., 217 Palm Avenue, Imperial Beach - Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuento Bilingüe
Otay Mesa Branch Library, 3003 Coronado Ave., San Diego
10:30 am - City Council Regular Meeting →
City Council Chambers, Imperial Beach
6:00 pm - Design Review Board Meeting →
Imperial Beach CA
4:00 pm - City Hall Administrative Offices Closed →
825 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach - Golden Hour Rooftop Social →
The View at Seacoast, 951 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Imperial Beach Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- South Bay Union School District posted a job opening for IBCS- Extended Learning Athletics Coach-Girls Flag Football #2711 in Imperial Beach. Apply here.
- BrightView posted a job opening for Groundsperson tree National City in National City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
National City
- National City Is Poised to Hire a Towing Company that Got Suspended – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
- San Diego City Council considers guaranteeing free beach parking for residents (cbs8.com)
Coronado
- From Ground Zero to Coronado: A Chaplain lives out his calling to support those in crisis (thecoronadonews.com)
- A haunted tour of the ghostly legends at the Hotel del Coronado (coronadotimes.com)
- Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 11 (thecoronadonews.com)
San Diego
- Police To Conduct DUI Patrols Friday In North County (patch.com)
- 5 San Diego County Students Awarded Sustainability Scholarships (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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