🌱 How three UC San Diego retirees found horse heaven in Lakeside.

Good morning Lakeside! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How three UC San Diego retirees found horse heaven in Lakeside.
• What a Lakeside resident’s indictment reveals about a major drug ring.

Also on today's calendar: First Thursday at The Lakeside Farmers Market and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: My friend David had his id stolen. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
• Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• They love horsing around (universityofcalifornia.edu) — Local retirees are spending their golden years riding and training horses at Triple S Horse Ranch in Lakeside, turning long-delayed childhood passions into an active, social retirement. They share how dressage, trail rides, medieval equestrian games, and distance running keep them connected, healthy, and exploring the backcountry around Lakeside together.
   

• Forty-two Alleged Gang Members and Associates Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation (justice.gov) — A sweeping federal investigation into San Diego County gangs has led to charges against 42 people accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth, including one defendant listed as living in Lakeside. Authorities say the multi-year probe targeted a Poway-based gang with cartel ties and involved raids across the region, aiming to disrupt a major drug pipeline into local neighborhoods.
   

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📸 Around Lakeside

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeside

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday November 5

• First Thursday at The Lakeside Farmers Market →
  Equine Event Services, 11055 Moreno Ave, Lakeside
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday November 6

• Mini Mock NFR →
  Dianne Jacobs Equestrian Center, 11055 Moreno Ave, Lakeside

Saturday November 7

• Holiday Painting Experience →
  Ottavio's Italian Restaurant, 12440 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside
  2:00 am

Saturday November 14

• Glitter Perfect—presented by Ruby Women →
  Turning Point Studios, 10007 Riverford Road, Lakeside
  9:15 am

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📣 Lakeside Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday November 1

• Miniature Paint Workshop →
  HobbyTown Santee, 9747 Mission Gorge Road, Santee
  11:30 am

Tuesday November 3

• PMP Certification Training in El Cajon, CA | PMI Exam Prep →
  270 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon
  8:00 am
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Lakeside, CA →
  10726 Woodside Avenue, Santee
  9:00 am
• Start Smart
  Santana High Santee, CA 92071
  6:00 pm

Wednesday November 4

• Santee Chamber Morning Buzz - November 2026 →
  Santee CA
• Malikat Sumer →
  Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon
  7:00 pm

Thursday November 5

• Unmasked - Neurodivergent/ADHD/Autistic speed dating & friending →
  Pizzabilities Santee - Powered by Nicolosis, 9420 Cuyamaca Street, Santee
  6:00 pm
• Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Small Town Edition | Santee →
  Restaurant of the Week, Town Center Parkway, Santee
  7:00 pm
• Left Coast Quintet →
  Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon
  7:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We're ready for trick-or-treaters!
  We're stocked up for four-legged friends. #TreatMap Daydreamers Landing (Nextdoor Golden Ridge)
• Calling all trick-or-treaters, we're ready for you!
  Decorations are up and ready to go. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Lakeside)

• Barona Resort & Casino posted a job opening for Host / Cashier in Lakeside. Apply here.
• M.C. Dean, Inc posted a job opening for Ship/Submarine Welder 5 - San Diego, CA in El Cajon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeside here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Santee

• Poway Named San Diego County's Safest City For Halloween: Study (patch.com)
• Beer of the Week: Rain Delay (sandiegobeer.news)
• Michael Smolens: GOP representation is on the line in San Diego elections (sandiegouniontribune.com)

El Cajon

• Roundup: Dons wrap regular season with emphatic win; Torrey Pines wins rivalry game (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• These Candidates Are Stars on Social Media. Can They Turn Their Views Into Votes? (voiceofsandiego.org)
• Two men sentenced to prison for Spring Valley apartment shooting (sandiegouniontribune.com)

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Ok Lakeside! 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: "My friend David had his id stolen." — Now we just call him Dav. (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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