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🌱 Patch AM: How Helix High’s Reggie Bush became California’s all-time college great
And check out Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego on the La Mesa Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Helix High's Reggie Bush became California's all-time college great
Also on today's calendar: Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 68.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The all-time greatest college football player from all 50 states (saturdayblitz.com) — La Mesa gets a shout-out in a nationwide roundup of the greatest college football players from each state, highlighting Reggie Bush's roots at Helix High School. The piece focuses on his electrifying USC career and Heisman-winning impact, while also profiling other legendary players from across the country. 
📸 Around La Mesa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa
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- First Day of School
Ramona City Unified Ramona, CA 92065 - Design Review Board →
City of La Mesa City Council Chambers - 8130 Allison Ave La Mesa CA 91942
12:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - San Carlos Youth Chess
San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119, US
5:00 pm - Minimum Day (12:44 PM Dismissal)
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - National Women's Equality Day
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Minimum Day
Benchley/Weinberger (TK-5) San Diego, CA 92119
7:40 am - Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego →
4:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Set up for birthday parties
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
9:00 am - Buffalo Soldiers
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
11:00 am - AUG 22nd - These Jokes Might be Lemons - Comedy Showcase →
The Neighborhood, 7963 Broadway, Lemon Grove
7:00 pm - First Day of School
Ramona City Unified Ramona, CA 92065
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I rescued this sweet fella at the Mexican border as I was returning back to the states.
He was in pretty bad condition at the time, however now he's healthy happy and finally ready to find his forever family. I've paid all veterinary… (Nextdoor Rosebud Lane)
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in La Mesa. Apply here.
- nVent posted a job opening for Machine Operator in El Cajon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- This California Factory Tour Fills Up Fast, So Reserve Your Spot Early (takingthekids.com)
- Pet of the Week: Maevis (10news.com)
- Six charged in 'El Cajon Locos' gang-related RICO conspiracy (eastcountymagazine.org)
Santee
- Drive-By Shootings; Fatal Beating; Series Of Sexual Batteries: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com)
- 80-Cent Burgers + Healthiest Schools + Tomorrowland Update + Viral Runaway Pig Adopted: Saturday Smiles (patch.com)
Ok La Mesa! 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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