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🌱 Patch AM: What Lemon Grove’s new city manager means for the city’s future
Be sure to catch Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 on the Lemon Grove Patch calendar
Good day Lemon Grove! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Lemon Grove's new city manager means for the city's future
- Will your Lemon Grove address lose power during this week's SDG&E work?
Also on today's calendar: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lemon Grove Hires Tony Winney as City Manager (californiacitynews.org) — Lemon Grove has officially promoted interim City Manager Tony Winney to the permanent post, setting his contract through 2029 with a $215,000 base salary and capped annual increases. The longtime local government executive succeeds former City Manager Lydia Romero after a nationwide search that drew dozens of applicants, shaping the city's administrative leadership for the next several years. 
• Planned San Diego Power Outages Continue This Week and Home Medical Equipment Users Should Prepare Now (medicaldaily.com) — Lemon Grove residents should prepare for several-hour SDG&E power shutoffs scheduled between Wednesday and Friday, which could affect homes using medical devices or storing refrigerated medications. The utility urges customers to confirm whether their specific address is listed, line up backup power or oxygen supplies, keep refrigerators closed, and consider enrolling in the Medical Baseline program for added support during outages.
📸 Around Lemon Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemon Grove
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★ Featured events ★
- Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Buffalo Soldiers
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
11:00 am - Train-the-Trainer Robotics &AI 2 of 5
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
5:00 pm - Advocate Health
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
11:30 am - Train-the-Trainer Robotics &AI 3of 5
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
5:00 pm - Wounded Warrior Project
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
5:00 pm - People's Produce @ Thrive Lemon Grove Farmers Market →
Treganza Heritage Parrk, 3200 Main St., Lemon Grove
4:00 pm - Avery college weekend
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside - Lemon Fest @ St John of the Cross →
8086 Broadway, Lemon Grove - Memorial for Alison Smith-Vaniz →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8472 Blossom Lane, Lemon Grove - Business Analyst (CBAP) Classroom Training in Lemon Grove, CA →
3131 School Lane, Lemon Grove - Salsa y Salsa Fundraiser →
H. Lee House Courtyard, 3205 Olive St, Lemon Grove
6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
📣 Lemon Grove Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wanted to thank Leondra for the wonderful dragon fruit tasting today!
Thank you for all the knowledge, we are very excited to grow our own! (Nextdoor Lemon Grove) - Update: Pet Reunited
Teddy, a dog who went missing in Spring Valley, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 20 hours, 13 minutes. Message from Owner: "hes… (Nextdoor Miller's Ranch)
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in La Mesa. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(08562) - 3707 Avacado Blvd in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemon Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Mesa
- La Mesa council appoints 20-year-old Emmett Stewart, a college student, as interim city treasurer (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- New developments in education (timesofsandiego.com)
- San Diego City College students host rally denouncing ICE arrest of a Haitian student (kpbs.org)
Spring Valley
- Several outages in San Diego County leaves thousands without power (10news.com)
San Diego
- Target Beauty Studio Arrives In San Diego County (patch.com)
- Record-Shattering Heat Hits San Diego County: What To Expect Next (patch.com)
- Missing Dog Reunited With San Diego Family Nearly 3 Years Later (patch.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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