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🌱 Patch AM: How La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is adapting to this weekend’s extreme heat
Be sure to catch Discover Ukraine: A Heritage Celebration on the La Mesa Patch calendar
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 La Mesa's Oktoberfest is adapting to this weekend's extreme heat
- What La Mesa residents should know about the new Mexfly quarantine
- La Mesa resident's leg nearly lost in downtown San Diego dog attack
Also on today's calendar: Discover Ukraine: A Heritage Celebration and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 106 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 107, low: 70.
- Monday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 107 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• La Mesa Oktoberfest returns for 53rd year as organizers prepare for triple-digit heat (10news.com) — La Mesa's 53rd annual Oktoberfest is underway this weekend in the village, with organizers adding misting, fans, and water stations to keep crowds safe in triple-digit heat. Expect German food, beer gardens, games, and live music through Sunday, plus first responders on-site and free refill stations near Johnny B's and other community partners. 
• Mexfly Quarantine in California Expanded (citrusindustry.net) — Federal and state agriculture officials have expanded a Mexican fruit fly quarantine centered on La Mesa after new detections in local residential trees. The regulated zone now covers 173 square miles of East County, restricting movement of host fruits and vegetables while crews work to eradicate the pest and protect avocado, citrus, and other crops.
• La Mesa handyman nearly loses leg to dog attack while helping homeless (10news.com) — A La Mesa handyman is recovering after a pit bull attack in downtown San Diego nearly cost him his lower leg while he was handing out clothes to homeless residents. He describes emergency treatment, lingering nerve damage, and his call for stricter rules on dangerous dogs as the San Diego Humane Society investigates the incident.
📸 Around La Mesa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa
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★ Featured events ★
- Discover Ukraine: A Heritage Celebration →
Liberty Station, Ingram Plaza, San Diego, CA,
12:00 pm - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 18
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Free Pickleball at Nite →
La Mesa, La Mesa
8:00 pm - Senior Stroll – Oct '26 →
Lake Murray, 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa
9:00 am - In-Person Class: Homemade Pizza Party (SD) →
Holiday Inn-La Mesa, La Mesa
8:00 pm - TWIBS →
St. Andrew's Choir Room, 4816 Glen St., La Mesa
11:30 am - Historical Preservation Commission →
City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa
5:00 pm - School Tour
Helix High RM 1600
6:00 pm - Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
Zoom
9:00 am - Heartland Coin Show →
El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812, 1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon
10:00 am - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
📣 La Mesa Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know a good service or professional who can install and hard wire a Ring doorbell?
Also looking to replace an existing wired spotlight. Any recommendations would be appreciated! (Nextdoor Tropico Dr - Rodgers Rd)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in La Mesa. Apply here.
- IMIA, LLC posted a job opening for Welder in Spring Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lemon Grove
- How to participate in San Diego Climate Week (daylightsandiego.org)
- Students reflect on the life of Glen Laster at PLNU's remembrance service (lomabeat.com)
El Cajon
- Meet the candidates for the El Cajon mayoral primary race (kpbs.org)
- DPI Retail Sells Main Street Marketplace in El Cajon, California for $17.5M (rebusinessonline.com)
- Dinner supports educational and vocational programs for differently abled adults (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Santee
- Kids Get Free Zoo Admission + Olympic Torch Relay + Hot Wheels Stunt Show Coming To SoCal: Saturday Smiles (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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