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🌱 Patch AM: See where Helix and Valhalla land in this week’s rankings
And on the La Mesa Patch calendar - FREE Fall-Prevention with Saving Claire Documentary Screening
Good day La Mesa! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See where Helix and Valhalla land in this week's rankings
- La Mesa couple chases fleeing driver after car flips outside home
- What La Mesa's first city-funded Pride will look like in 2027
Also on today's calendar: FREE Fall-Prevention with Saving Claire Documentary Screening and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• High school football rankings: Carlsbad remains No. 1 in our weekly football poll (fresnobee.com) — Local football fans will notice Helix cracking the San Diego Section top 10 this week, while Valhalla also earns a mention among others receiving votes. The latest rankings highlight how competitive East County programs remain, with several nearby schools off to strong starts and Carlsbad still holding the overall No. 1 spot. 
• Video captures foot pursuit of driver who fled after hitting parked car in La Mesa (cbs8.com) — A La Mesa couple was jolted awake Sunday night when a car flipped outside their home and smashed into their parked vehicle, all caught on a Nest camera. After the driver ran, they chased him on foot while updating La Mesa Police, who arrested the suspect, though the couple is still waiting on insurance and identification details.
• La Mesa to fund city's first Pride event, coming in 2027 (timesofsandiego.com) — La Mesa is officially funding its first-ever Pride celebration, planned for June 2027 in La Mesa Village with music, a march from Vons, and a 21-plus area. The City Council unanimously approved $15,000 from the Village Enhancement Fund, aiming to spotlight local businesses while giving the city's sizable LGBTQ+ community a visible, homegrown event.
📸 Around La Mesa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa
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★ Featured events ★
- FREE Fall-Prevention with Saving Claire Documentary Screening →
Grossmont Healthcare District, 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa
10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
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Other local events
- Ladies Night : TJ's & PJ's at The Well →
The Well Community for Women, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa - Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults
San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego
10:00 am - Midweek Holy Eucharist →
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4816 Glen St., La Mesa
11:30 am - AI for the Rest of Us: A Small Business Workshop →
The Baltimore Drive Clubhouse (Conference Room), 4949 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa - Fall Prevention & Balance Screening Event →
9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, 91942
9:00 am - At Ease: Comedy Open Mic →
Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro, 7454 University Avenue, Suite A, La Mesa
6:30 pm - Choir Practice →
St. Andrew's Choir Room, 4816 Glen St., La Mesa
7:30 pm - Music Bingo at Coin Haus →
Coin Haus, 8361 Allison Avenue, La Mesa - CITY HALL CLOSED →
La Mesa CA - Discover Ukraine: A Heritage Celebration →
Liberty Station, Ingram Plaza, San Diego, CA
12:00 pm - Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
Zoom
9:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
📣 La Mesa Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Sir Gilliam, a dog who went missing in El Cajon, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 10 hours, 25 minutes. Message from Owner: "I… (Nextdoor Northmont) - Seraphin is a Gorgeous long hair tuxedo "gentlecat".
Simply adorable. Eager to find his Forever home. While indoor cats want and try to get out, Phin longs to be home and enjoy the coziness and safety… (Nextdoor Village)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in La Mesa. Apply here.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lemon Grove
- Medicare Equipment Company and Owners to Pay $825,000 Over False Billing Allegations – 100PercentFedUp.com (100percentfedup.com)
- Lemon Grove CA Duplex & Triplex Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
Spring Valley
- A much-needed lift — Jewish Family Service's Rides and Smiles is a saving grace (timesofsandiego.com)
- Alonzo Secures Top-10 Finish, Leads Mids to Seventh-Place Finish at The Goat (navysports.com)
El Cajon
- Campaign for accurate census data for Middle Eastern, North African residents comes to El Cajon (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Only One Will Become Mayor of El Cajon (voiceofsandiego.org)
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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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