🌱 Patch AM: How deputies finally tracked down suspects in a brutal Lemon Grove assault.

Morning Lemon Grove! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How deputies finally tracked down suspects in a brutal Lemon Grove assault.
• How hot did Lemon Grove actually get in Friday's scorching heat?

Also on today's calendar: Heartland Coin Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arrests made months after Lemon Grove assault (eccalifornian.com) — Lemon Grove residents are learning more about a February assault near Broadway after deputies arrested a third suspect linked to attacks on a man and two women. Investigators say surveillance video helped identify three men now facing serious felony and gang-related charges. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Department or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
   

• Friday's temperature hit 100 or higher in nearly 20 San Diego County communities (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Lemon Grove baked in Friday's heat, hitting about 103 degrees as nearly 20 San Diego County communities topped 100 during the ongoing heat wave. Santee, Poway, Escondido, Chula Vista, and Vista also neared or broke daily records, with forecasters warning that Saturday's temperatures could climb even higher across inland neighborhoods.
   

📸 Around Lemon Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemon Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• People's Produce @ Thrive Lemon Grove Farmers Market →
  Treganza Heritage Parrk, 3200 Main St., Lemon Grove
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• SME vs VLMA Flag Football
  Lemon Grove Academy Middle, 7866 Lincoln St, Lemon Grove
  4:45 pm
Tuesday October 6
• JV Flag Football End of Year Tournament
  Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School MLK, 1290 Ivey Ranch Rd, Oc
  4:00 pm
• Prompt Engineering (AI) 3 of 5
  Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Love & Logic Parent Workshop
  ESS Rooms 1 & 2, 2080 Mission Avenue, Oceanside
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Varsity Flag Football End of Year Tournament
  Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School MLK, 1290 Ivey Ranch Rd, Oc
  4:00 pm
• Prompt Engineering (AI) 4 of 5
  Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• LG The Neighborhood- Holiday Craft Club: October 2026 →
  7963 Broadway, Lemon Grove
• Perpetual Autobiographer®: Official Launch & Trademark Celebration →
  7735 Pacific Avenue, Lemon Grove
• Catalino Barajas 90th Birthday →
  Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lemon Grove Lions Club's Salsa y Salsa Fundraiser. Brings Community Together —Lemon Grove Lions Read on Patch

• Update: Pet Reunited
  David, a cat who went missing in La Mesa, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 56 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Miller's Ranch)

• Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Team Member in Lemon Grove. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemon Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Mesa

• La Mesa Oktoberfest returns for 53rd year as organizers prepare for triple-digit heat (10news.com)
• Meet the candidates for the La Mesa mayoral race (kpbs.org)
• Mexfly Quarantine in California Expanded (citrusindustry.net)

Spring Valley

• San Diego's economy moved on from the Chargers, but game-day businesses had to adapt (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Ok Lemon Grove! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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