🌱 CHP investigates deadly head-on crash on El Cajon’s La Cresta Road.
El Cajon, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHello El Cajon! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- CHP investigates deadly head-on crash on El Cajon’s La Cresta Road.
- See what W.A.S.P. and KK’s Priest played in El Cajon
- How did El Cajon Valley’s offense explode in a 42-0 win?
Also on today's calendar: Aromatherapy Sound Bath and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Wednesday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Armando Salas killed in head-on crash on La Cresta Road (newsline.com) — A 25-year-old man, Armando Quintero Salas, was killed in a head-on collision on La Cresta Road in El Cajon around 1 a.m. on September 6. California Highway Patrol is still investigating, and the report explains common causes of head-on crashes and outlines legal options families may consider after such a tragedy. 
• W.A.S.P. and KK's Priest Kick Off 2026 Tour: Video and Set Lists (wbuf.com) — A major metal double bill just launched its North American tour in El Cajon, with W.A.S.P. and KK’s Priest playing a full 17- and 12-song set respectively. Fans packed the venue for deep cuts, classic hits, and even a few live debuts, putting the city squarely on the map for this high-profile tour.
• Roundup: Here's how every San Diego Section team fared on Friday (sandiegouniontribune.com) — El Cajon readers can see how El Cajon Valley High dominated Orange Glen 42-0 behind five touchdown passes from quarterback TJ Ibrahimi. The wider roundup also tracks how other San Diego Section football powers fared Friday, offering context on where local teams stand early in the season.
📸 Around El Cajon
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bear McCreary →
The Magnolia, 210 E Main St, El Cajon
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
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Aromatherapy Sound Bath →
Find Your Power Wellness, 2333 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon -
Steps/Traditions Study - In-person →
First Lutheran Church, 867 South Lincoln Ave, El Cajon
11:00 am -
CONCEALED CARRY 8-HOUR RENEWAL CLASS →
El Cajon CA
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CONCEALED CARRY DAY-ONE 8-HOUR CLASS FOR 16-HOUR APPLICANTS →
El Cajon CA
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District 10 meeting →
Community Of Christ Church, 115 Cajon View Dr, El Cajon
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Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide →
201 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon -
Native American Health & Wellness Conference →
Sycuan Casino, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon
10:00 am -
Grossmont College 48th Annual Career EXPO / Job Fair →
El Cajon CA
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JACOC Ladies' Day '26 →
523 South Johnson Avenue, El Cajon
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Design Review Board →
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa
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Women in Business Happy Hour →
Santee CA
4:00 pm
Monday September 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Had to share this frame grab from big bear eagle cam 1.
Shadow (on the left) and KayDee, his new mate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE (Nextdoor Crest) - I posted about him on Facebook and someone suggested to post her.
I found him on main st. He is at the El Cajon humane society. (Nextdoor Lexington/2nd)
- BAE Systems posted a job opening for Quality Inspector IV in El Cajon. Apply here.
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Welder And Fabrication Technician in El Cajon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cajon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Santee
- Our readers' all-time favorite guitar solos, part two! Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana are favorites. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
La Mesa
- UPS package filled with cocaine sent to Minnesota sniffed out by police K9 (fox9.com)
- This Day in Rock History: September 13 (rock929rocks.com)
- Love, Loss and What I Wore by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron (sandiegoreader.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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