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🌱 Patch AM: Santee residents felt this offshore quake—were you prepared?
Make time for The Fall Home Garden Show on the Santee Patch calendar

Good day Santee! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Santee residents felt this offshore quake—were you prepared?
Also on today's calendar: The Fall Home Garden Show and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very hot, with a high of 104 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Very hot, temps: high: 102, low: 67.
- Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Update: Earthquake of 3.5 magnitude registered close to Dana Point, CA on Oct. 5 (sanluisobispo.com) — Residents in Santee were among those who felt a mild 3.5-magnitude earthquake centered off the coast near Dana Point around midday Monday, according to USGS reports. Shaking was weak and no damage is reported, but officials remind locals to be ready to drop, cover and hold on, and to secure their homes and emergency plans for future quakes.
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📸 Around Santee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santee
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★ Featured events ★
- The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- USA MASTERS Training Camp - CA →
West Coast Weightlifting, 9435 Wheatlands Court, Santee
6:00 pm - Joe Rathburn at Carlton Oaks Golf Club →
Carlton Oaks Golf Club, 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee
4:30 pm - Joe at Carlton Oaks Golf Club →
Carlton Oaks Golf Club, 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee
4:30 pm - Heartland Coin Show →
El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812, 1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon
10:00 am - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - 2026 Brews & Bites 21+ Festival →
Town Center Community Park EAST, 550 Park Center Drive, Santee
5:30 pm - Mountain Empire at West Hills →
Santee CA
6:00 pm - America 250: San Diego County's Military Museums and Archival Heroes →
10144 Mission Gorge Road, Santee
3:00 pm - Santee Lakes Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat →
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee
10:00 am
Friday October 9
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
📣 Santee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Resume Workshop →
East County Career Center, 151 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon
10:00 am - Learning Drop-in Hour →
East County Career Center, 151 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon
11:30 am - Senior Parent Night - Counselors
El Capitan High Lakeside, CA 92040
5:00 pm - Lakeside Planning Group Meeting →
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just found this cute dog running down the middle of Lake Canyon.
She's hot and lost. Her tag is worn so I can't read her name.Please contact me 8597406213 (Nextdoor Santee Lakes East)
- DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS posted a job opening for Shipfitter - Manufacturing in El Cajon. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Lakeside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- El Cajon Oktoberfest brings Bavarian tradition to San Diego amid triple-digit heat (10news.com)
Ok Santee! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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