🌱 Patch AM: How a new state bill could shape housing for La Mesa

Hi La Mesa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new state bill could shape housing for La Mesa

Also on today's calendar: Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 93, low: 68.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Senator Weber Pierson Announces Legislation to Help Move Midway Rising Forward (ca.gov) — La Mesa residents are represented in the state Senate district behind new legislation to keep San Diego's massive Midway Rising redevelopment on track after its environmental review. The bill aims to unlock thousands of affordable homes, jobs, park space, childcare partnerships, and on‑site health services in the Midway District, a regional project that could affect housing and employment options across East County.
   

📸 Around La Mesa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa

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Friday August 21
• Minimum Day (12:44 PM Dismissal)
  Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119
• TK/Kinder Meet and Greet
  Mt. Woodson Elementary Ramona, CA 92065
  7:40 am
• MVA Book Check Out & Picture Day
  Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
  8:00 am
• Marine Corps League BBQ
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  4:00 pm
• Friday Dinner
  San Diego Elks Lodge #168 7430 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
  5:00 pm
• Back to School Night: Seniors 5:30p, Juniors 6:30p
  Grossmont High La Mesa, CA 91944
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Set up for birthday parties
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  9:00 am
Friday September 4
• Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego →
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Picture Day
  Jefferson Middle Oceanside, CA 92058
  8:00 am
• People's Produce @ Thrive Lemon Grove Farmers Market →
  Treganza Heritage Park, 3200 Main St, Lemon Grove
  9:00 am
• Back To School Night
  Helix High La Mesa, CA 91941
  5:30 pm
Friday August 21
• TK/Kinder Meet and Greet
  Mt. Woodson Elementary Ramona, CA 92065
  7:40 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in La Mesa. Apply here.
• Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lemon Grove

• Ramona resident Judy Smith turns 106, was a part of school desegregation history (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Salsa y Salsa Fiesta Fundraiser (sandiegomagazine.com)

Spring Valley

• Missing for 30 days, California poodle is pulled from a storm drain and reunited with owner (thecooldown.com)
• Supervisor Joel Anderson hears from Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch constituents (sandiegouniontribune.com)

El Cajon

• El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells Accuses AG Bonta of Protecting Child Traffickers, Ties Crisis to Becerra's HHS Failures (californiaglobe.com)
• El Cajon revives plan to acquire, revitalize Parkway Plaza mall (cbs8.com)

Ok La Mesa! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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