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🌱 Patch AM: Why a La Mesa bookstore is refusing big-money AI-linked orders
Also, don't miss Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego on the La Mesa Patch calendar
Good day La Mesa! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a La Mesa bookstore is refusing big-money AI-linked orders
Also on today's calendar: Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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. 
📸 Around La Mesa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa
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- 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 - 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 - Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - National Women's Equality Day
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Minimum Day (12:44 PM Dismissal)
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Minimum Day
Benchley/Weinberger (TK-5) San Diego, CA 92119
7:40 am - Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego →
4:00 pm - Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
Zoom
9:00 am - Arts & Crafts Fair →
4690 Palm Ave, La Mesa
9:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
📣 La Mesa Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Day of School
Ramona City Unified Ramona, CA 92065 - 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 - MVA K-6 on campus
Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
8:30 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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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)
El Cajon
- From Coronado to Damascus in under 30 minutes (coronadotimes.com)
- This California Factory Tour Fills Up Fast, So Reserve Your Spot Early (takingthekids.com)
- El Cajon man, dog killed in El Cajon house fire (sandiegouniontribune.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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