Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 63.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Poway Unified offering free meals to students this school year (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Families in Poway Unified can count on free breakfast and lunch for every student, every school day during the 2026-27 year, regardless of income. Meals follow USDA nutrition standards, include vegetarian options, and still require families to complete online meal applications so the district can document income eligibility and maintain funding.
New Student & Family Convocation California State University San Marcos CSUSM 9:00 am
Sunday August 30
Dive-In Movie 2026 California State University San Marcos UVA CLASSROOM, UVA LAWN C COURTYARD, UVA POOL 8:00 pm
Monday August 31
Donuts with the Library Dean California State University San Marcos KEL TERRACE 9:00 am
Shea Givens → Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Sheila is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
Moon phases of the lunar eclipse tonight. No Digi or AI NOPE! Nature is already perfect! (Nextdoor Ann-O-Reno Terrace)
In N Out Burger posted a job opening for Store Associate in Poway. Apply here.
General Atomics posted a job opening for Ground Control Stations Technician Team Leader in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ramona
Songwriter Sanctuary to Collaborate with Listen Local Radio on First Road Show (kpbs.org)
John Maffei's picks: Carlsbad should have enough to beat Oceanside in Week 2 (sandiegouniontribune.com)
ABC 10News Pinpoint Forecast for August 26, 2026: Next week will look and feel much different (10news.com)
Santee
Santee Lakes Fall, Winter Lineup Includes Spooktacular Trunk-Or-Treat, Water Lantern Festival (patch.com)
San Diego
Birch Aquarium Brings Back Fall Pier Walks, Tidepooling Adventures (patch.com)
I-5, I-805 Closures Planned Monday Night: What Drivers Need To Know (patch.com)
3 DUI Checkpoints Planned Across San Diego County (patch.com)
Ok Poway! 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
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