🌱 How a holiday sting rescued trafficking victims in Chula Vista

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In today's newsletter:

• How a holiday sting rescued trafficking victims in Chula Vista
• How a former Chula Vista youth catcher became a World Series star

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
• Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sex trafficking sting in San Diego County frees 19 victims, leads to 10 Arrests (timesofsandiego.com) — Chula Vista police joined a multi-agency sting that freed 19 trafficking victims and led to 10 arrests across San Diego County earlier this month. The annual “Operation Home for the Holidays” targeted suspected traffickers and buyers, with recovered individuals offered services to help them escape exploitation. Officials stress that similar efforts continue year-round in the region.
   

• Mural honors Blue Jays catcher, Tijuana native Alejandro Kirk (cenlanow.com) — A new mural near the San Ysidro Port of Entry honors Toronto Blue Jays catcher and Tijuana native Alejandro Kirk, who once played for the Chula Vista South Pony League. Locals on both sides of the border say his World Series success, including multiple home runs, is a powerful source of pride and inspiration for young players in the San Diego–Tijuana region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Lemon Grove Farmers Market
  Treganza Heritage Park , 3200 Main St , Lemon Grove
  4:00 pm
• Work Skills Adult Group
  836 Kempton St , Spring Valley
  6:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Winter Break
  San Carlos Branch Library , 7265 Jackson Drive , San Diego
• Drop-In Tech Help
  Fletcher Hills Branch Library , 576 Garfield Ave , El Cajon
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Coronado Public Library , 640 Orange Ave , Coronado
  11:00 am
• Farmers Market National City
  National City Chamber of Commerce , 901 National City Blvd , National City
  3:00 pm
• La Mesa Village Farmers Market
  La Mesa Village , La Mesa Blvd., between 4th St. and Palm Ave. , La Mesa
  3:00 pm
• Keni Yarbro
  La Valencia Hotel , 1132 Prospect St , La Jolla
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• MOWW Board/General Meeting
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  10:00 am
• Lego and Rokenbok Club
  MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library , 721 San Pasqual St. , San Diego
  10:30 am
• Free Concert Series
  Gladly Coffee , 9631 Campo Rd , Spring Valley
  1:30 pm
• NERD TRIVIA - December 27th — Brew Coffee Spot
  Brew Coffee Spot , 6101 Lake Murray Blvd , La Mesa
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Lulu, a dog who went missing in Chula Vista, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 7 hours, 39 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Hilltop High)
• If you haven’t been to Christmas Circle yet in west Chula… you gotta go!
  Thanks to everyone who makes that so special each year! (Nextdoor Rancho Del Rey II)

• Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Chula Vista. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Chula Vista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chula Vista here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bonita

• County Offices Will Close for New Year's Day (countynewscenter.com)

National City

• National City Police Department spreads holiday cheer with annual Christmas Wonderland (10news.com)
• Sugar & Scribe makes its mark in Southern California (bakemag.com)
• Photos: Christmas Eve storm (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Coronado

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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