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🌱 Patch AM: Man Found Dead Near Park Bench In Santee

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Hello Santee! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Man found dead by Santee park bench under homicide investigation

Also on today's calendar: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Found Dead Near Park Bench In Santee (patch.com) — Santee residents are being urged to share any information after a man was found dead Wednesday afternoon next to a park bench on Carlton Hills Boulevard. Sheriff's homicide detectives and the county medical examiner are investigating the circumstances, while officials stress there is no known threat to the community and provide phone numbers for tips and anonymous Crime Stoppers reports.
   

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    Mine: Mother telling me turning on the interior light in the car while driving at night will get us pulled over! (Nextdoor Summercrest)
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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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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