🌱 Patch AM: How is La Mesa really doing on its housing goals?

Hi there, La Mesa! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How is La Mesa really doing on its housing goals?
• How a new drainage project is finally protecting one La Mesa home
• What could Midway Rising mean for East County residents like you?

Also on today's calendar: Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Missing middle' housing in La Mesa (timesofsandiego.com) — La Mesa is ahead of its state-assigned goal for moderate "missing middle" housing but is badly lagging on very low-income units, with only 4% of that need met so far. A new mixed-income project at 8181 Allison Ave. is driving much of the progress, while broader statewide funding gaps leave affordable housing goals in jeopardy.
   

• The Streamline: Parents critical of plan to relocate Del Sur Elementary students (10news.com) — A La Mesa family long plagued by flooding and erosion is finally seeing the city replace a failing dirt drainage ditch with a new concrete system to protect their home before future storms. The broader Streamline segment also covers a Poway school mold closure, an East County wildfire, and tips to cut college textbook costs.
   

• Senator Weber Pierson Announces Legislation to Help Move Midway Rising Forward (ca.gov) — A new state bill from Senator Akilah Weber Pierson aims to clear the way for San Diego's massive Midway Rising redevelopment once its environmental review is certified. While the project is in the Midway District, La Mesa residents are in Weber Pierson's district, so the legislation could shape regional housing, jobs, and entertainment options you may eventually use.
   

📸 Around La Mesa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa

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Saturday August 22
• Set up for birthday parties
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  9:00 am
• Buffalo Soldiers
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  11:00 am
Monday August 24
• First Day of School
  Ramona City Unified Ramona, CA 92065
• Design Review Board →
  City of La Mesa City Council Chambers - 8130 Allison Ave La Mesa CA 91942
  12:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Board of Education Meeting
  Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119
• San Carlos Youth Chess
  San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119, US
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Minimum Day (12:44 PM Dismissal)
  Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119
• National Women's Equality Day
  Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119
Friday September 4
• Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego →
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Marine Corps League BBQ
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  4:00 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
• Buffalo Soldiers
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Umm rain?
  I moved my plants trying to get little water lol but weird! (Nextdoor Marengo Ave)

• Regal Executive Search, LLC posted a job opening for Tax Supervisor - Tax Manager in La Mesa. Apply here.
• Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Cajon

• Pet of the Week: Maevis (10news.com)
• Commission approves 2 appointments to San Diego-based appellate court (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells Accuses AG Bonta of Protecting Child Traffickers, Ties Crisis to Becerra's HHS Failures (californiaglobe.com)

Del Mar

• Timber Fire 'A Gut Punch' For Iconic Restaurant Losing $70K Per Day (patch.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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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