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🌱 How a hidden mining deal could reshape Wrightwood for the next century
Also, don't miss Wrightwood Chili Cook-Off & Salsa Contest 2026 on the Wrightwood Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a hidden mining deal could reshape Wrightwood for the next century
Also on today's calendar: Inland Valley Repertory Theatre: Young Frankenstein and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• California residents woke up to a massive mining project near their homes (latination.com) — Wrightwood residents are fighting a massive open-pit mining project planned just over four miles away in Lone Pine Canyon, citing wildfire evacuation risks and environmental damage. After learning in 2025 that permits were quietly granted years earlier, locals formed the Lone Pine Canyon Protection Alliance, secured political support, and filed a legal challenge now moving through the courts to overturn the county's approval. 
📸 Around Wrightwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wrightwood
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★ Featured events ★
- Wrightwood Chili Cook-Off & Salsa Contest 2026 →
Wrightwood Community Center, Wrightwood
5:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Wrightwood Certified Farmers Market →
Wrightwood Community Center, 1275 CA-2, Wrightwood
4:00 pm - Wrightwood CSD Meeting →
Wrightwood Community Center, 1275 CA-2, Wrightwood
5:30 pm - SOAR Community Harvest
Snowline Joint Unified Phelan, CA 92329
9:00 am - Inland Valley Repertory Theatre: Young Frankenstein →
Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga
2:00 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Saturday October 17
📣 Wrightwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PAC- Youth Cheer Clinic
Oak Hills High HESPERIA, CA 92344
4:30 pm - Wrestling @ Hook
Quail Valley Middle School Phelan, CA 92371
4:00 pm - Cross Country League Finals @ QV (Larrea & BB hosts)
Quail Valley Middle School Phelan, CA 92371
4:00 pm - OHHS (H) V FB vs. Serrano H.S. (Youth Night)
Oak Hills High HESPERIA, CA 92344
7:00 pm - X-Country League Finals @ Silverado
Pinon Mesa Middle School Phelan, CA 92371
4:00 pm - Hesperia Trojans / Hesperia Trojan Youth Football (#12)
Stadium
7:00 am - Phelan Farmers Market →
Phelan Community Center, 4128 Warbler Road, Phelan
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CEVA Logistics posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist, Rancho Cucamonga, CA in Rancho Cucamonga. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Rancho Cucamonga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wrightwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Phelan
- Don't Miss all the Family Fun at Phelan Phun Days (4newsplus.com)
- New Dollar Tree store to occupy vacant Rite Aid in Victorville (modbee.com)
Rancho Cucamonga
- IE Varsity's high school football rankings, Sept. 28 (dailybulletin.com)
- From trash to treasure, the $850 million Ontario Sports Empire is nearing completion (dailybulletin.com)
- Work begins near Joshua Tree National Park to guide design of wildlife crossings (dailybulletin.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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