Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 69.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• La Mesa Bookseller Pushes Back on Bulk Orders Linked to AI Scanning (santeepulse.com) — A longtime La Mesa used and rare bookstore has stopped filling unusually large bulk orders after learning some buyers were linked to AI companies that scan and destroy books. Owner Craig Maxwell says the move aims to protect physical collections, giving East County residents a close-to-home look at national debates over AI, copyright, and cultural preservation.
First Day of School Ramona City Unified Ramona, CA 92065
Tuesday August 25
Back to School Night Monte Vista High Spring Valley, CA 91977 5:00 pm
Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI) Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058 5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
MVA K-6 on campus Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065 8:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
How would we cool off this room for Grandpa Paul? It's a south facing den, in between a kitchen and a bedroom. It gets so stinking hot! Even his mini split ductless air conditioner can't keep the… (Nextdoor West La Mesa/College Area)
My cat Angus slipped off his leash. He's a brown tabby wearing a blue harness. Corner of Harbinson Ave & Colony Rd. (Nextdoor West La Mesa/College Area)
The Grounds Guys posted a job opening for Team Member de Landscaping in La Mesa. Apply here.
McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove Arts Collective Launches With Broadway Celebration (santeepulse.com)
Spring Valley
South Bay residents get a behind-the scenes look at the water treatment plant. (nbcsandiego.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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