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🌱 Patch AM: Police find AR-15 and casings after late-night gunfire in Banning.

And on the Banning Patch calendar - Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse

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Good day Banning! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police find AR-15 and casings after late-night gunfire in Banning.
  • What Banning's new 'transitional' budget means for city services now.
  • How Banning police tracked down a robbery suspect in one day

Also on today's calendar: Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, windy and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunny and very hot, temps: high: 96, low: 69.
  • Monday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gunshots And Screaming Lead Police To Cache Of Weapons In Banning, Gunman Arrested (patch.com) — Police in Banning arrested a man after late-night reports of screaming and gunfire on Westward Avenue, where officers found 18 spent rifle casings and multiple firearms, including an AR-15-style rifle. No injuries were reported, but investigators are still working the case and asking Banning residents with information to contact the police department and reference case number 26-1742.
   

2. Banning City Council Adopts 'Transitional' Budget Amid Financial Distress (patch.com) — Banning's city council has approved a "balanced, transitional" 2026-27 budget aimed at stabilizing finances while keeping municipal services running. After a grand jury report and a fiscal emergency declaration, new city leadership, public workshops, and a financial cleanup plan are steering Banning toward long‑term sustainability, though the budget still relies on some one-time funds.
   

3. Teen Suspected of Robbing Banning Resident Caught Trying to Sell Watch (mynewsla.com) — A Banning resident was robbed at gunpoint during a watch sale meetup arranged over social media, but police say the 19-year-old suspect was arrested the next day in Hemet. According to Banning police, detectives quickly identified the alleged robber, recovered the stolen watch and the firearm, and booked him into county jail on robbery and weapons charges.
   

4. Wind advisory affecting Riverside County Saturday (sbsun.com) — Strong east winds are expected Saturday across the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, with gusts up to 50 mph that could down tree limbs and cause a few outages. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, use extra caution while driving, and stay aware of the National Weather Service's wind alert levels and safety guidance.
   

5. Banning Man Who Used Boys For Porn Sentenced (patch.com) — A 21-year-old Banning resident has been sentenced to 50 years to life in state prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two young boys and recording the abuse. The case, investigated by local and federal agencies, culminated in sentencing at the Banning Justice Center, with authorities tracing the crimes through online child pornography reports from overseas.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Why am I getting posts from all over California and the US in my feed?
    Canoga park, Durango? What can I do to minimize this? (Nextdoor Sun Lakes)
  • Banning Unified School District posted a job opening for Special Education Coordinator in Banning. Apply here.
  • Brinker International posted a job opening for Line Cook - Highland Springs Chili's in Beaumont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Banning here.

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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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