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Hey there, San Diego! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How USD's newest Toreros are moving in—and reusing—this week.
  • Planning a weekend? Consider Cabrillo's views, lighthouse and tide pools
  • How San Diego's oldest Buddhist temple is celebrating 100 years

Also on today's calendar: Open House Sun 1-4, come see what's new! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. First-year students move into residence halls at University of San Diego (nbcsandiego.com) — About 1,500 students just moved into University of San Diego residence halls in Linda Vista as the campus gears up for fall classes starting Tuesday. USD leaders highlight a highly accomplished, diverse incoming class and student-led sustainability efforts like EcoShop, which recycles dorm essentials for free reuse during move-in while supporting the university's zero-waste goals.
   

2. Cabrillo National Monument (sandiegoreader.com) — Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma offers San Diegans sweeping harbor and Pacific views, plus a front-row seat to gray whale migrations in season. With historic lighthouse tours, tide pools, and a two-mile trail, it's open daily most of the year for a modest vehicle entry fee.
   

3. Buddhist Temple of San Diego Celebrates Century of Buddhism (rafu.com) — San Diego's longest continuously operating Buddhist temple is marking its 100th anniversary with special celebrations in September and regular Sunday services on Market Street. Residents are invited to explore "everyday Buddhism" through English-language talks, chants, and cultural activities at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego, which has served local families since 1926.
   

4. San Diego continues domination of Galaxy despite being down a player (statenews.net) — San Diego FC thrilled home fans with a 3-1 win over the LA Galaxy, staying perfect against their rivals and jumping into playoff position despite playing much of the second half a man down. Local supporters saw goals from Elias Achouri, Kieran Sargeant, and Amahl Pellegrino in a gritty performance at home.
   

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  • Sheila is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Walden Family Services Names Dr. Dori Gilbert New Chief Operations Officer —Scatena Media Group Read on Patch
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  • San Diego Rotary Names Drs. Ted and Lidia S Martinez Mr. and Mrs. San Diego 2026 —Scatena Media Group Read on Patch
  • Accor North America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping Houseperson in San Diego. Apply here.
  • ROHM Semiconductor USA, LLC posted a job opening for Material Handler in San Diego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Diego here.

Ok San Diego! 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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