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Good day Ramona! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Leslie's Pool Supplies closure means for Ramona pool owners
  • See how a famed artist left his mark on Ramona.
  • How are Ramona's outdoor workers handling this brutal heat wave?

Also on today's calendar: Green Burial at Ramona Cemetery Survey and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine, windy and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very hot; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 101, low: 61.
  • Monday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 103 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leslie's Pool Supplies closes Coachella Valley store amid bankruptcy (mercedsunstar.com) — Leslie's Pool Supplies plans to close its Ramona store at 905 Main Street as part of a nationwide bankruptcy restructuring that will shutter 26 California locations. While the company says it will keep operating online and at remaining stores, Ramona pool owners may soon need to shift to other Leslie's branches or alternative retailers for chemicals, equipment, and maintenance supplies.
   

• Celebrating the Legacy of James Hubbell at the Recent Harvest Moon Fundraiser Near Julian (obrag.org) — Ramona gets a nod in a sweeping tribute to late San Diego artist James Hubbell, whose public art includes custom work for the local library. A recent Harvest Moon fundraiser at his Ilan-Lael compound near Julian highlighted how his nature-inspired designs, including pieces across backcountry communities, continue to influence regional architecture, public spaces, and arts education opportunities residents can still visit and tour.
   

• 'You don't have an option.' How outdoor workers in East County are coping with the heat (kpbs.org) — Outdoor workers in Ramona and the rest of East County are pushing through a prolonged heat wave, with temperatures hitting the mid-90s in town and over 100 degrees in nearby Lakeside. A Ramona mail carrier describes relying on shade, water, and brief air-conditioned breaks, while officials warn of extreme heat, possible power shutoffs, and point residents to county cooling zones and extended city facility hours.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thank you for helping us keep the farmers market going in Ramona!
    Your support has been greatly appreciated! Open today, Thursday 4pm to 7:30pm 215 7th St. (Nextdoor Ramona City Townhall)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T0296) in Poway. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Injection Molding Machine Operator in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramona here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Who Is Liable When a Car Exits a Business Driveway and Hits a Bicyclist in Escondido? (arashlaw.com)

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  • Kids Get Free Zoo Admission + Olympic Torch Relay + Hot Wheels Stunt Show Coming To SoCal: Saturday Smiles (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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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