🌱 Patch AM: How Poway’s new mega-battery could reshape our power and tax base

Good morning Poway! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Poway's new mega-battery could reshape our power and tax base
• Del Sur students moving campuses next week—here's how long and why
• How Poway's AI data center ban is shaping countywide debate.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 65.
• Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arevon Energy's 300 MW Nighthawk battery storage project goes online in Poway, California (energiesmedia.com) — A massive new 300‑MW battery facility is now operating in Poway, promising to bolster regional grid reliability while generating an estimated $30 million in local property tax revenue over its lifetime. The Nighthawk project, using safer LFP battery technology, can power hundreds of thousands of homes during peak demand and brought more than 130 construction jobs plus new partnerships with Poway-area nonprofits.
   

• Poway Unified relocates Del Sur students to Stone Ranch as crews manage mold, moisture concerns (cbs8.com) — Families in Poway Unified should prepare for Del Sur Elementary students to attend Stone Ranch Elementary from August 24 through at least September 18 while crews finish tackling moisture and mold issues. District officials say extensive cleaning, air treatment and independent testing are underway, and the extra month-long relocation is meant to ensure classrooms are safe before anyone returns.
   

• Supervisor Joel Anderson hears from Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch constituents (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A recent town hall with County Supervisor Joel Anderson touched Poway directly when a constituent cited the city's move to block AI data centers as a model for protecting water supplies. Anderson discussed homelessness programs, wildfire safety, library funding challenges, cannabis policy, and development concerns in nearby Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch, urging residents from all communities in his district to stay engaged with his office.
   

📸 Around Poway

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Thursday August 20
• Picture Day
  Jefferson Middle Oceanside, CA 92058
  8:00 am
• Back to School Night
  Pomerado Elementary Poway, CA 92064
  5:00 pm
Friday August 21
• TK/Kinder Meet and Greet
  Mt. Woodson Elementary Ramona, CA 92065
  7:40 am
• MVA Book Check Out & Picture Day
  Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
  8:00 am
• MVA Picture Day
  Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
  8:00 am
• Marine Corps League BBQ
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night: Seniors 5:30p, Juniors 6:30p
  Grossmont High La Mesa, CA 91944
  5:00 pm
• Movie Night
  Painted Rock Elementary Poway, CA 92064
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Wounded Warrior Project
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Picture Day
  Jefferson Middle Oceanside, CA 92058
  8:00 am
Friday August 21
• TK/Kinder Meet and Greet
  Mt. Woodson Elementary Ramona, CA 92065
  7:40 am
• MVA Picture Day
  Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• EDIT: He's been found.
  Thank you! Our dog is missing. He's a white lab. Anyone see him? He was last seen in Bridlewood Americana near Poway High. His name is Scout. … (Nextdoor Bridlewood Americana)
• BE AWARE AND BE CAREFUL!!
  Today in the span of 1 hour I witnessed five, yes FIVE, cars blatantly running red lights!! Two of them were at the Pomerado (Palomar) entrance stop… (Nextdoor Valle Verde)

• Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T0296) in Poway. Apply here.
• Premier Automotive posted a job opening for Cashier/Receptionist/Office (22669) in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ramona

• Pet owners welcome new PetSmart store to Ramona (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Ramona salmonella outbreak grows (cbs8.com)
• Ramona resident Judy Smith turns 106, was a part of school desegregation history (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Santee

• County Taxpayers Association endorses proposed Santee sales tax measure (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• 'You see one snake, and it makes it worth it': Why SDSU students are tracking down rattlesnakes in Mission Trails (mercedsunstar.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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