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Good morning Poway! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Meadowbrook's new special ed classroom changes daily student life.
  • Will Poway High rebound on the road at Mount Miguel?
  • Why Poway cut 2,500 trees to lower wildfire danger.

Also on today's calendar: Under Grace and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meadowbrook Middle School unveils remodeled special education classroom (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A newly remodeled special education classroom at Meadowbrook Middle School in Poway is giving local students with disabilities hands-on space to build life, social, and job skills. Poway Unified officials say the inclusive, centrally located room—with kitchen, laundry, sensory areas, and therapy spaces—brings Meadowbrook's program up to the standard of other district campuses and helps attract families seeking strong special education services.
   

• John Maffei's picks: Expect Cathedral Catholic to win second game in a row after 0-2 start (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Poway High's football team heads to Mount Miguel after a 2-2 start, with a local sports columnist predicting the Titans will bounce back from two tough losses to ranked opponents. The preview breaks down Poway's matchup alongside other key San Diego County games, giving fans context on how the Titans stack up regionally going into Friday night.
   

• New Zealand firefighters mark final day on Oregon's Austin Fire with haka (thecooldown.com) — Poway gets a brief but important mention in a wider wildfire story, noting that local officials approved removing more than 2,500 public-area trees to reduce fire danger. While the main focus is on New Zealand firefighters in Oregon, the piece highlights how communities like Poway are taking proactive steps to lower wildfire risk and protect residents and property.
   

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    Could you recommend a dryer repairman? I have an electric Whirlpool dryer that, when off, isn't spinning but is dangerously heating up. (Nextdoor Upper Windmill)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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