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What's up Ramona! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Ramona High grad became JV flag football coach overnight
  • Bought organic eggs from a Ramona farm? Check these recall details
  • Former Ramona resident remembered for horses, gardening, and mentoring children

Also on today's calendar: Frosted Faces Foundation Open House and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Ramona High 2026 alumna Grayce Padilla goes from player to coach (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A recent Ramona High graduate has stepped in as the school's junior varsity flag football coach, guiding a young team that just celebrated its first touchdown despite an 0-5 start. Her close age to the players helps her connect, teach fundamentals, and commit to returning next year, giving Ramona students continuity and a relatable role model on the field.
   

• Eggs recalled as salmonella outbreak sickens 23 people (foxbusiness.com) — Organic eggs from Happy Hens' Ramona farm have been recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 23 people statewide and hospitalized seven. If you bought Happy Hens organic eggs with handler code CA-0677 and the listed September sell-by dates, you're urged to discard them or return them and contact a doctor if you develop symptoms.
   

• Cheryl Lee Drumheller: June 20, 1945-Sept. 14, 2026 – The Kerr County Lead (kerrcountylead.com) — A longtime resident who once lived in Ramona is remembered for her love of horses, gardening, and mentoring children after later settling in Kerrville, Texas. Her years in Ramona included buying her first horse and helping local girls show it at the Country Estates Western Center. Family and friends are invited to honor her life, with celebration details to come.
   

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    Friday September 18
  • Avery college weekend
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is rattler #2 this summer that we have come across at night on our property.
    This one we found at 10 PM. I never knew they were so active at night. (Nextdoor Ramona City Townhall)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist at RedBrick Staffing in Poway, California in Poway. Apply here.
  • PrideStaff posted a job opening for Machine Operator (Multiple Shifts) in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Poway

  • Poway moves closer to banning standalone data centers with another unanimous vote (10news.com)
  • The best things to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch: Sept. 17-Oct. 1, 2026 (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • Poway fire officials explain new Zone Zero defensible space rules (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Escondido

  • World Ballet Company's Premiers The Sleeping Beauty In Escondido - (thevistapress.com)

Santee

  • Man Arrested After 3 Women Assaulted At East County Independent Living Facility (patch.com)
  • Santee Residents Can Clear Out Clutter At Fall Community Cleanup (patch.com)

Ok Ramona! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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