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Hello San Diego! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Pearl Street project could reshape this La Jolla corner
  • How the Lindo Lake overhaul will change your favorite Lakeside park
  • How volunteers are cutting wildfire risk in San Diego's Liberty Station

Also on today's calendar: Becoming Heirlooms: A Craft Desert Exhibition and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jacob B.!

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'The Pearl' gets support, heads to La Jolla Community Planning Association for full review (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A new mixed-use project called The Pearl is moving forward in La Jolla after a key committee recommended that the City of San Diego approve it, including requested code incentives and waivers. The plan would replace a Pearl Street commercial building with six housing units, retail space, and underground parking, while another Box Canyon Road home rebuild also won support. Both projects now advance to further city review.
   

2. San Diego County continues Lindo Lake revitalization project (cbs8.com) — San Diego County is kicking off the next phase of its Lindo Lake restoration in Lakeside this week, temporarily closing the West Basin and parts of North Lakeshore Drive to deepen the lake and improve habitat. Backed by a $2 million San Diego River Conservancy grant, the project will add native plants, new trails, a fishing pier and a boathouse bridge, with work expected to wrap by winter 2027.
   

3. More than 100 volunteers clear brush at NTC Park to reduce wildfire risk in San Diego (10news.com) — More than 100 volunteers spent Sunday clearing dry brush at NTC Park in Liberty Station, aiming to reduce wildfire risk for nearby San Diego military families and neighbors. Organized with ASEZ WAO and the city, the effort targets vegetation that can rapidly spread fires, part of ongoing monthly cleanups across San Diego County after 22 fires so far this year.
   

4. Posts From The Road: Cabrillo National Monument And Old Point Loma Lighthouse (ladailypost.com) — If you're looking for a close-to-home day trip, Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma offers sweeping views of San Diego, Coronado and the Pacific, plus a deep dive into local maritime history. The article walks through the restored Old Point Loma Lighthouse, its museum spaces, and trails where you can explore coastal scenery while learning how San Diego Bay first appeared to European explorers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hii all,
    We found two dogs that have been wandering our area at Coral Gate community (Tridle Way) . And we have them fenced in our front yard. One looks like… (Nextdoor San Ysidro South)
  • Scam Alert: Federal Grand Jury Summons Scam.
    Hi folks. You've maybe heard of these scams before, but I'm here to say that they are still going at it. i just got a call from a caller showing… (Nextdoor Lopez Ridge/Sandburg)
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Ok San Diego! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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