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Coming up on the La Mesa Patch calendar: Heartland Coin Show

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Hello La Mesa! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Heartland Coin Show at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
  • The Fall Home Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds
  • Recovery Happens at ECTLC

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Rachel, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
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  • Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC posted a job opening for Quality Assurance - QC Inspector IV in Spring Valley. Apply here.
  • Weinerschnitzel posted a job opening for Team Member in Spring Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lemon Grove

  • Lemon Grove City Council Public Hearing – OCTOBER 20, 2026 (ca.gov)
  • Fall Camp (ca.gov)

Spring Valley

  • SD County speaks on preparing for upcoming wet weather & El Niño (10news.com)
  • Miles Russell, Farah O'Keefe head up U.S. roster at Spirit International (centraloregondaily.com)
  • Where to get free sandbags near me in San Diego County – NBC 7 San Diego (nbcsandiego.com)

El Cajon

  • 13162 Highway 8 Business #22, El Cajon, CA 92021 (redfin.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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