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In today's newsletter:

• What simple steps could keep Poway classrooms mold-free next summer?
• How will Poway Commons' next phase reshape Poway Road's Town Center?
• Why did Poway Unified wait 10 days to tell parents about mold?

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 68.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local mold remediation company breaks down how mold could form in schools (10news.com) — With two Poway Unified schools dealing with mold concerns, a local remediation expert is explaining how closed-up, poorly ventilated classrooms and lingering moisture from summer carpet cleaning can trigger growth. He outlines how HVAC use, humidity, and simple steps like periodic airing-out and wipe-downs could help schools reduce the risk of future mold problems.
   

• Poway Council gives input on proposed Poway Commons' second phase (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Poway officials and residents are weighing in on the second phase of the Poway Commons project, a 42-townhome mixed-use development on Poway Road that could reshape the Town Center area. Councilmembers pushed for larger, more vibrant commercial spaces, possible rooftop dining, better pedestrian connections to Community Park, and design that fits surrounding buildings, while the developer highlighted improvements already delivered in phase one.
   

• Poway Unified School District knew about mold at middle school but kept parents in the dark (10news.com) — Parents in the Poway Unified School District are learning that officials confirmed mold in at least 14 classrooms at Black Mountain Middle School but waited 10 days after students returned to notify families. The district says cleaning and remediation were completed, follow-up testing is underway, and relocated classes will not return until an industrial hygienist clears the rooms.
   

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Wednesday August 26
• MVA K-6 on campus
  Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
  8:30 am
Thursday August 27
• Faculty & Staff Convocation
  California State University San Marcos USU AMPHITHEATER, USU 2300 Full Ballroom, USU 2310 Meeting Ro
  9:00 am
• Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  5:00 pm
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  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  5:00 pm
• PHS Foundation Parents Social
  Poway High The Hop Stop, 14055 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
  5:00 pm
• Successful Rattler
  Midland Elementary MPR
  5:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Donuts with Grown Ups
  Pomerado Elementary Poway, CA 92064
  8:15 am
• Friday Flag (followed by Principal Coffee)
  Pomerado Elementary Poway, CA 92064
  8:45 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• District Curriculum Preview Event
  Santee Educational Resource Center 9619 Cuyamaca Street,
  8:30 am
• Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• MVA K-6 on campus
  Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
  8:30 am
Thursday August 27
• Faculty & Staff Convocation
  California State University San Marcos USU AMPHITHEATER, USU 2300 Full Ballroom, USU 2310 Meeting Ro
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I was at the Aldi's today and this car was parked in front of the harbor freight.
  I love the ingenuity, make do with what you got so what if there's a tractor on top of my car :-) (Nextdoor Lower Heritage Hills)
• Ants!!
  Does anyone use a service foolproof I have sprayed for weeks and they are relentless (Nextdoor Bridlewood Americana)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Poway. Apply here.
• Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Freight Handler in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ramona

• Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame members gather for annual dinner (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• 'Dangerous' heat wave will spread across parched San Diego County this week (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Escondido

• Escondido City Council to vote on data center moratorium (10news.com)

San Diego

• Woman Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Partner In San Diego (patch.com)
• 3 Rescued Beluga Whales Arrive At SeaWorld San Diego (patch.com)
• Tiny Chef, Big Show: Le Petit Chef Serves Up Immersive Dining In San Diego (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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