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Greetings Banning! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How contained is the Panarama Fire near unincorporated Banning now?
  • What could synchronized traffic lights mean for your daily Banning commute?

Also on today's calendar: Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Sept. 4th at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 87, low: 58.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Update: Panarama Fire in Riverside County at 5% containment (sacbee.com) — Fire crews are still working the Panarama Fire near unincorporated Banning, which has burned 23 acres and is only 5% contained as of Tuesday morning. While no cause has been released, residents around Banning should stay alert to official updates as firefighters continue building control lines around the blaze.
   

• Synchronized Traffic Signals Coming To All Of Western Riverside County As Part Of Pilot Program (patch.com subscription) — Banning drivers are slated to benefit from a new pilot program synchronizing traffic signals across Western Riverside County, recently approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Through 2032, Banning and other WRCOG cities will coordinate with Caltrans to smooth traffic flow, cut delays, and reduce emissions, with a full performance report due to lawmakers by 2028.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Beaumont

  • Beaumont To Begin Regulating E-Bikes, E-Scooters, E-Motos (patch.com)
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Ok Banning! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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