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In today's newsletter:
- How Cal Fire’s new Ramona helitack base could change wildfire response
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
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Saturday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
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Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
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Monday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire Hawk helicopters training over Folsom Lake as Cal Fire gears up for summer threat (sacbee.com) — Cal Fire is preparing to open a new helitack base in Ramona, adding Fire Hawk helicopter support in San Diego County ahead of a potentially intense wildfire season. Crews are finishing major training exercises over Folsom Lake before deploying south, as officials warn that dry vegetation and early-season fires statewide signal a challenging summer for communities like Ramona.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ramona
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday May 23
- Tennis: Beginner - Poway, CA 2026 →
Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr, Poway
9:00 am - Buffalo Soldiers
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
11:00 am - Laura campaign
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
3:00 pm - Dance Party Storytime →
13137 Poway Rd, Poway
5:30 pm Sunday May 24
- Memorial Day Remembrance Car Show – Saturday, May 24 2026, Aaron Ford Poway →
Aaron Ford of Poway, 12740 Poway Rd, Poway
9:00 am - Make wreaths
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
9:00 am - 4th Anniversary Celebration - Memorial Day Weekend →
Scenic Valley Ranch Vineyards, 27012 Scenic Valley Rd, Ramona
11:00 am Monday May 25
- Dr. Austin's Bday
North San Diego County NAACP, 605 San Diego St, Oceanside - Memorial Day Ceremony →
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
10:00 am Wednesday May 27
- MVA K-7 End of Year Excursion
Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
8:00 am - PHS Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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My wife and I are looking for an adult cat who can keep our current female cat company.
If you have an adult cat you need to re-home please let me know. We are very loving and will provide your cat a fantastic home with plenty of food,… (Nextdoor San Diego Country Estates) -
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Can someone please recommend good local plumber? (Nextdoor San Diego Country Estates)
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Customer Experience in Ramona. Apply here.
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Ramona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Poway
- The best things to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch: May 21 (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- 2026 Primary Election: Poway City Council District 2 (kpbs.org)
- Local university professor who previously spoke at Islamic Center urged vigilance (cbs8.com)
Escondido
Santee
- $5 Fair Tickets + Teachers Of The Year + Big Slot Machine Win + Summer Festivals: Saturday Smiles (patch.com)
- Armed Standoff; Hate Crime; Mosque Shooting; Deadly Crashes; Wildfires: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com)
Ok Ramona! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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