🌱 School Bus Driver Shortage + Trader Joe's Chicken Recall

Happy Saturday, Poway! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 88 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in and around Poway today:

1. A retired pilot is studying to become a school bus driver for the Poway Unified School District amid a national school bus driver shortage. (10News)
2. Trader Joe's stores recalled a chicken patty product after pieces of bone were discovered in the product, the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The recall affected Trader Joe's in San Diego County and across the nation. (San Diego Patch)
3. Missed the headlines? Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. (Poway Patch)
4. Looking for things to do? See what's slated this weekend in San Diego County and Southern California. (Encinitas Patch)
5. Get out your calendars! Time to start planning as the holidays near throughout Poway and the San Diego region. Peruse Patch's annual holiday guide, find nearby events and select the outings that appeal to you and yours. Many events kick off soon, while several require advance bookings, and space may be limited. (Poway Patch)

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Poway Patch Notebook

• County of San Diego: "COVID-19 vaccines are nearly 91 percent effective for kids ages 5 to 11. The County's Child Health Officer encourages parents to discuss the vaccine with your doctor." (Instagram)
• Poway Chamber of Commerce: "Meet our newest Member Spotlight, Denise Stein with Addy's Bistro. Denise left the corporate world to open her own restaurant and follow her passion for cooking." (Facebook)
• Poway Unified School District: "In this week's News Minute: Veterans Day festivities at Sunset Hills Elementary, the Tierra Bonita Elementary Innovation Station ribbon cutting, National Signing Day for Del Norte High School, and a new mural for Valley Elementary. Enjoy!" (Facebook)

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