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🌱 Patch AM: How Imperial Beach Little League kept kids playing after alleged $96K loss

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Imperial Beach Little League kept kids playing after alleged $96K loss

Also on today's calendar: Passport to Wellness and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former treasurer of Imperial Beach Little League accused of embezzling $96K pleads not guilty (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Imperial Beach Little League leaders say community donations kept kids playing after prosecutors alleged a former volunteer treasurer diverted tens of thousands of dollars from league funds. The accused woman has pleaded not guilty and is under court orders to stay away from the league while the case moves forward, as officials work to protect future seasons for hundreds of local players.
   


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Other local events
    Saturday August 22
  • Dezarie Live
    WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego
    8:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • First Day of School
    Ramona City Unified Ramona, CA 92065
  • Girls Volleyball @ Liberty Station
    San Ysidro High Liberty Station High School
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Golf vs Hilltop
    San Ysidro High CVGC
    4:00 pm
  • Field Hockey at Bonita Vista
    Southwest Senior High Bonita Vista High School, 751 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91
    5:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Southwest Senior High Cafeteria
    8:30 am
  • Flag Football vs Bayfront Charter
    San Ysidro High SYH Stadium
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Golf Vs Mar Vista at Coranado
    Montgomery Senior High Coronado Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA 92118, US
    4:00 pm
  • JV Flag Football vs Castle Park
    Southwest Senior High Southwest High School, 1685 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154
    4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 22
  • Saturday School
    Sweetwater High National City, CA 91950
    8:00 am
  • Set up for birthday parties
    Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
    9:00 am
  • PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!
    Logan Heights Branch Library 567 S. 28th St., San Diego, CA, 92113, US
    10:00 am
  • Buffalo Soldiers
    Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Scripps Cancer Center Provides Free Skin Screenings for South County Ocean Lifeguards —Stephen Carpowich Read on Patch
  • There are Consequences with a MUTINY —Jeri Jacquin Read on Patch
  • He is the Memorable TONY —Jeri Jacquin Read on Patch
  • Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in National City. Apply here.
  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Coronado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

  • Waymo is coming; National City financial woes; Padres sale (kpbs.org)
  • San Diego Weekend Guide: Aug. 21-23 — Super Girl catches a wave and two festivals start us off early (timesofsandiego.com)
  • John Baldessari show reflects PAMM's programming pivot (wlrn.org)

Coronado

  • Navy Region Southwest welcomes new commander in Coronado ceremony (kpbs.org)

San Diego

  • Former Acting U.S. Attorney Found Dead In San Diego Federal Building (patch.com)
  • Man Wanted In Poway Attempted Murder Case: Sheriff's Office (patch.com)
  • Arson; Drive-By Shootings; Fatal Beating; Series Of Sexual Batteries: San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com)

Ok Imperial Beach! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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