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🌱 Patch AM: Want to help prevent dangerous falls for La Mesa seniors?

Happening soon: Mt. Helix Academy Open House on the La Mesa Patch calendar

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Greetings La Mesa! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to help prevent dangerous falls for La Mesa seniors?

Also on today's calendar: Mt. Helix Academy Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FREE Fall-Prevention with Saving Claire Documentary Screening - 2026-09-22 September 2026 (events.com) — La Mesa seniors and caregivers are invited to a free fall-prevention documentary screening and panel on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grossmont Healthcare District Auditorium on Wakarusa Street. Organized by the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, the event aims to teach practical techniques to reduce dangerous falls, which are a leading cause of injuries and deaths among older adults.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Large black pit pull on the loose in La Mesa.
    Saw him near Lake Murray. I parked and tried to approach. He's not dangerous. He has no collar on. He crossed the street and almost got run over. He… (Nextdoor La Mesa West)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Kimo, a dog who went missing in La Mesa, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 24 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Northmont)
  • Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC posted a job opening for Machining - Machinist 1st shift in Spring Valley. Apply here.
  • BAE Systems posted a job opening for Quality Inspector -Union in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Three Hospitalized After Assault at Spring Valley Independent Living Facility (santeepulse.com)

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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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