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🌱 Patch AM: Are you following Poway’s new Zone Zero wildfire safety guidelines yet?

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Good morning Poway! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are you following Poway's new Zone Zero wildfire safety guidelines yet?
  • How Poway's proposed data center ban could reshape future local development.

Also on today's calendar: Under Grace and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Poway fire officials explain new Zone Zero defensible space rules (sandiegouniontribune.com) — With more than 90% of Poway facing some wildfire risk, local fire officials are urging residents to follow new Zone Zero defensible space rules that focus on the first five feet around homes. Recent workshops in City Hall outlined specific steps—like removing combustible plants, changing fencing, and clearing debris—along with online resources to help Poway homeowners meet state deadlines through 2030.
   

• Poway moves closer to banning standalone data centers with another unanimous vote (10news.com) — Poway's City Council has unanimously advanced an ordinance to ban standalone AI data centers, with a final vote set for Oct. 6 and implementation 30 days later if approved. City leaders say limited land and minimal jobs from such facilities make them a poor fit, preferring businesses they believe will better benefit Poway's community and economy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just saw these two running south on Wanesta Dr (away from hilleary park).
    Pulled over to try and coax them, but they're running from everyone. Wearing collars. (Nextdoor Lower Heritage Hills)
  • We live adjacent to The Farm development on Dean Court.
    Every evening there are about seven to eight kids that come up Dean Court at high rates of speed popping wheelies and leaning forward on there bikes!… (Nextdoor Old Coach)
  • Bridgestone Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Salesperson in Santee. Apply here.
  • Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Santee

  • Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson After Santee Brush Fire (patch.com)

San Diego

  • Stolen Tesla Hits Pedestrian On Pacific Beach Boardwalk; Bystanders Detain Driver: Police (patch.com)
  • 2 Cited After Hundreds Of Teens Gather At Bonita House Party (patch.com)
  • Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At 2 South Bay Homes (patch.com)

Ok Poway! 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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