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🌱 Patch AM: How Santee’s new fire-risk status could affect your insurance rates
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Good morning Santee! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Santee's new fire-risk status could affect your insurance rates
- Santee man loses both legs in devastating Poplin Drive crash.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 70.
- Saturday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Santee attains 'Fire Risk Reduction Community' status (eastcountymagazine.org) — Santee has earned official Fire Risk Reduction Community status, a designation that state regulations require insurers to consider when setting wildfire-related rates, which could influence what you pay for coverage. The city is sharing its certificate and state resources so residents can document the new status and better understand how it may affect their individual policies over time. 
• Crash victim loses both legs after minivan hits him, truck in Santee neighborhood (10news.com) — A 37-year-old man was gravely injured on Poplin Drive in Santee when a minivan slammed into him as he stood behind his truck, leading to the amputation of both legs. Quick tourniquets from the victim and neighbors likely saved his life, and he's now facing a long recovery with community fundraising support while investigators continue examining the crash.
📸 Around Santee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santee
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- Make-up Picture Day
Santana High Santee, CA 92071
8:30 am - Start Smart
Santana High Santee, CA 92071
6:00 pm - Senior Parking Lot Auction
Santana High Santee, CA 92071
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Make-up Pictures
Monte Vista High Spring Valley, CA 91977
8:30 am - Faculty & Staff Convocation
California State University San Marcos USU AMPHITHEATER, USU 2300 Full Ballroom, USU 2310 Meeting Ro
9:00 am - Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant
Mission Hills Branch Library 215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US
10:00 am - Pre-School Story Time in the Park
Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library 4121 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA, 92116, US
10:30 am - Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA, 92108, US
10:30 am - Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers
San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119, US
10:30 am - Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA, 92108, US
12:00 pm - Craft Circle
San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119, US
2:00 pm - Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!
Mission Hills Branch Library 215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US
3:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How do and where can I give up 2 cats..
can not longer keep Them. Indoor cats always??? (Nextdoor Big Rock Park)
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Santee. Apply here.
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- Experience San Diego's First-Ever Little Saigon Night Market on El Cajon Blvd (theresandiego.com)
- W.A.S.P. Working On Long-Awaited New Album Amid Upcoming '1984 To Headless' Shows (metalheadzone.com)
- East County Shelter Joins Saturday Fee-Free Adoption Push (santeepulse.com)
Lakeside
- Arizona Cardinals sign punter Jack Browning (bgmsportstrax.com)
- The Small Details That Make Outdoor Stays More Comfortable (theclintoncourier.net)
San Diego
- Man Sought After Employee Grabbed At Rancho Santa Fe Hotel (patch.com)
- Julian Man With Guillotine In Truck Arrested Near U.S. Supreme Court (patch.com)
Ok Santee! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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