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Good morning San Diego! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • County seeks public input on predator's proposed Borrego Springs placement
  • 3D table-top chef turns Gaslamp dinner into an immersive show
  • Police ended the chase—so how did this San Diego crash happen?

Also on today's calendar: Chula Vista Native Diana Pagano Book Signing — The MORE Mindset, USA Today Bestseller and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sexually Violent Predator Recommended For Placement In Borrego Springs Home (patch.com) — San Diego County officials are weighing the conditional release of convicted sexually violent predator John Phillips to a specific home in Borrego Springs, with a Superior Court hearing set downtown on Sept. 24. Residents across the county, especially in Borrego Springs and San Diego, are invited to submit comments by early September to the SAFE Task Force and may also address the judge directly, depending on court rules.
   

2. Le Petit Chef Review: Dinner And A Show, Served On Your table (patch.com) — Families and date-night diners in San Diego can try Le Petit Chef at the Hilton Gaslamp Quarter, where 3D projections and storytelling play out directly on the table during a four-course meal. A local editor describes how the two-hour experience kept her child engaged without screens while still delivering sophisticated food, attentive service, and a memorable keepsake plush toy.
   

3. Woman critically injured in head-on crash in San Diego after fleeing driver hits car (nbcsandiego.com) — A police pursuit in San Diego's O'Farrell neighborhood ended in a head-on crash that left a 66-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries and a 61-year-old man seriously hurt. Officers ended the ground chase before the Jeep crossed lanes on Imperial Avenue, and now investigators are asking anyone who saw the collision to contact San Diego police or Crime Stoppers.
   

4. San Diego Water Authority to generate $15M from Burbank Water Deal (nbcsandiego.com) — San Diego County Water Authority has approved a long-term deal letting Burbank buy up to 5,000 acre-feet of water annually, expected to bring $15 million in revenue in the first five years. Officials say the income will help offset past investments that strengthened San Diego County's water reliability through at least 2050, while showcasing new regional partnerships across Southern California.
   

5. San Diego prepares for strong El Niño season amid record heat wave (10news.com) — San Diego officials are urging residents to prepare now as a potentially powerful El Niño season builds on top of the current extreme heat gripping the county. City crews are clearing storm channels and drains, while emergency leaders warn about flooding, surf dangers, and the need for households to assess flood risk, safeguard documents, and stay cautious at local beaches amid thousands of recent lifeguard rescues.
   

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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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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