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π± Patch AM: Why Imperial Beach deputies are stepping up patrols this weekend
And check out City Hall Administrative Offices Closed on the Imperial Beach Patch calendar

Greetings Imperial Beach! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Imperial Beach deputies are stepping up patrols this weekend
Also on today's calendar: Symphony by the Sea and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
- Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Imperial Beach home vandalized with antisemitic graffiti for second consecutive week (timesofsandiego.com) — Imperial Beach residents are being urged to stay alert after a home on Elm Avenue was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti for the second weekend in a row, with nearby areas also tagged. Sheriff's deputies have increased patrols, are canvassing the neighborhood, and are asking anyone with information to contact the Imperial Beach substation or Crime Stoppers.
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📸 Around Imperial Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Imperial Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- City Hall Administrative Offices Closed →
825 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Water Polo vs Mission Hills
Mar Vista High School, 505 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach
4:00 pm - Varsity Flag Football vs SuHi
Southwest High School, 1685 Hollister St, San Diego
5:00 pm - Field Hockey vs Patrick Henry
Southwest High School
4:00 pm - Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuento Bilingüe
Otay Mesa Branch Library, 3003 Coronado Ave., San Diego
10:30 am - Digital Navigator one-on-one assistance
Otay Mesa Branch Library, 3003 Coronado Ave., San Diego
11:30 am - Varsity Flag Football at Montgomery
Montgomery High School, 3250 Palm Ave, San Diego
5:00 pm - Field Hockey at Vista
Vista High School, 1 Panther Way, Vista
6:00 pm - Symphony by the Sea →
910 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, Imperial Beach
4:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
📣 Imperial Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hole 19: IEA & IEC/OC Golf Tournament Happy Hour →
2000 Visalia Row, Coronado - Friendship Club →
National City Public Library, 1401 National City Blvd, National City
10:30 am - Consejos sencillos para la seguridad en el hogar →
Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita
1:00 pm
Monday September 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Imperial Beach -- FIREWORKS
Heads UP! Mar Vista has homecoming tonight (Friday the 18th), and after the game, there will be fireworks. There isn't a "time" depends on the… (Nextdoor Mar Vista) - PALM CITY YARD SALE (happening now)
VENTA DE YARDA Beejay Dr, go down to the end of the street cul-de-sac South Bay multiple houses yard sale near Saturn, Armando's, Ocean View Church… (Nextdoor Bayside)
- South Bay Union School District posted a job opening for GUEST TEACHER - 2026-2027 (Substitute Teacher) in Imperial Beach. Apply here.
- Labor One Staffing posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Specialty Welders (Alum, CuNi, Stainless; TIG) Journeyperson N-3003N in National City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
National City
- Gathering offers fair shot at jobs (thestarnews.com)
- Metro Conference Hall of Fame to expand with 2026 class (thestarnews.com)
- GOP candidate for Congress Tony Sabio calls himself a moderate who supports Trump (annandaletoday.com)
Coronado
- Coronado Middle School seeks sponsors for sixth grade camp (coronadotimes.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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