Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Hazy sunshine and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 63.
Sunday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ramona residents reminded roadside vegetation can fuel fires (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Ramona residents are being urged to treat dry roadside grasses as serious fire fuel and to support stronger vegetation management along local evacuation routes. A recent talk at the Ramona Library outlined state and county programs, simple driver precautions, and ways locals can report problem areas or press officials for better roadside clearing to reduce wildfire risk.
• John Maffei's picks: Carlsbad should have enough to beat Oceanside in Week 2 (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Ramona High's football team heads to Poway after a narrow 17-15 opening loss to Holtville, despite a 283-yard passing night from quarterback Ryan Shaw. A regional roundup of Week 2 high school games also highlights key matchups and predictions across San Diego County, putting Ramona's challenge in the context of other top contests.
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
Saturday August 29
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
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
MISSING CAT - Ramona near Hanson Way and Lane. Our cat is missing and we're hoping someone nearby may have seen her. She is a small gray/brown tabby with dark stripes and greenish eyes. She is… (Nextdoor Ramona)
Got some new shoes (255/30-20) for my car from TireRack at closeout pricing. I've always just gone down the hill to Discount Tire. Any recommendations in town for a shop that can mount tire and balance for a fair price? (Nextdoor San Diego Country Estates)
Ramona Unified School District posted a job opening for Special Education Para-Educator II - SWDSS in Ramona. Apply here.
Oakmont Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Poway
Poway resident David Corbin pens his latest book as a birthday gift to the U.S. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
The best things to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch: Aug. 27-Sept. 10 (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Escondido Mother Still Searches for Son Missing Since 2015, Building Sky Alert Foundation to Help Families Find Loved Ones Across North County (centralrecorder.com)
Santee
2 Arrested In East County Debit Card Swap Scheme (patch.com)
Santee Lakes Fall, Winter Lineup Includes Spooktacular Trunk-Or-Treat, Water Lantern Festival (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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!