🌱 Patch AM: How 147 new affordable homes will reshape La Mesa’s transit hub

Morning La Mesa! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How 147 new affordable homes will reshape La Mesa's transit hub
• How dangerous will this week's extreme heat be in La Mesa?

Also on today's calendar: Discover Ukraine: A Heritage Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 103, low: 68.
• Saturday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 109 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Affirmed Housing Breaks Ground on Spring View Affordable TOD at La Mesa's Spring Street Transit Center (cremarketbeat.com) — A major affordable housing project is now underway at La Mesa's Spring Street Transit Center, bringing 147 income-restricted homes directly next to trolley service. Funded through a mix of federal, state, county and private dollars, Spring View will connect residents to jobs and services across the region while reusing transit-adjacent land for much-needed housing in your backyard.
   

• Extreme Heat in Southern California to Bring Dangerous Temperatures Through Next Week (edhat.com) — La Mesa is under a National Weather Service Extreme Heat Watch starting Friday, with temperatures in San Diego County valleys potentially reaching 108 degrees and warm nights in the 70s. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, avoid peak sun, check on vulnerable neighbors, and be cautious at local beaches where hazardous rip currents and minor tidal flooding are also expected.
   

📸 Around La Mesa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Discover Ukraine: A Heritage Celebration →
  Liberty Station, Ingram Plaza, San Diego, CA,
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Fall Home Garden Show →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Oktoberfest in La Mesa! →
  La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa
  10:00 am
• Friday Dinner
  San Diego Elks Lodge #168, 7430 Jackson Dr, San Diego
  5:00 pm
• Music Bingo at Coin Haus →
  Coin Haus, 8361 Allison Avenue, La Mesa
  7:00 pm
• Bonneville 7 at Deano's Pub →
  Deano's Pub, 5286 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• SCFOL Booksale
  San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego
  9:30 am
• La Mesa Wine Works Holiday Craft Club: October 2026 →
  La Mesa Wine Works, 8167 Center Street, La Mesa
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
  Zoom
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• The Fall Home Garden Show →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am
• Heartland Coin Show →
  El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812, 1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• The Fall Home Garden Show →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is anyone missing a very old dog.
  We found him wondering the street on highland. The owner came and picked him up him up. He is safe at home (Nextdoor Serramar)
• What do house cleaners typically charge?
  I live in a 3 bed/2.5 bath home and would like to hire someone to clean my bathrooms and kitchen. (Nextdoor Marengo Ave)

• Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Head Cashier in La Mesa. Apply here.
• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lemon Grove

• Greater Life Baptist Teams With Local Leaders to Prepare San Diego Voters for Nov. 3 (sdvoice.info)

Spring Valley

• No. 1 Auburn leads Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational (auburntigers.com)

El Cajon

• Foodie Forecast: 24 Suns plans artful dinner with David Adey (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Two Killed After Motorcycle Hits Tree in Lakeside (santeepulse.com)
• Illegal Immigration Costs Money No Matter What The Michael Berry Show (iheart.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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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