🌱 Patch AM: Why a deputy opened fire near the Imperial Beach Pier

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a deputy opened fire near the Imperial Beach Pier
• How a new border bill could change enforcement in Imperial Beach

Also on today's calendar: Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Deputy, Victim In Shooting Near SD Beach Pier Identified (patch.com) — A man was fatally shot by a San Diego County sheriff’s deputy near the Imperial Beach Pier on Dec. 21, and authorities have now identified both men involved. Investigators say the victim advanced with a knife and made statements suggesting he wanted to be shot. Multiple agencies, including the DA’s Office and FBI, are reviewing the shooting, and witnesses are urged to contact detectives.
   

• Schiff Cosponsors Bill to Restrict Border Patrol Operations to Areas Within 25 Miles of the Mexican Border (sdjewishworld.com) — A new bill from Sen. Adam Schiff would generally limit Border Patrol operations to within 25 miles of the Mexican border, a zone that specifically includes Imperial Beach. Supporters say it would curb interior immigration raids and refocus agents on the border itself, while critics argue the border is already secure. If passed, it could shape how and where Border Patrol operates around South Bay communities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Imperial Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast
  Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 29

• Creative Monday @ the IDEA Lab & Makerspace
  San Ysidro Branch Library , 4235 Beyer Blvd , San Diego
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's at Noon
  810 Imperial Beach Blvd , Imperial Beach
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• đžBarks and Booksđ
  San Ysidro Branch Library , 4235 Beyer Blvd , San Diego
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Trevor Davis
  Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa , 9700 N Torrey Pines Rd , La Jolla
  6:00 pm
• Kevin James O'Brien
  La Valencia Hotel , 1132 Prospect St , La Jolla
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Mat Pilates
  Cays Yoga & Pilates , 503-B Grand Caribe Causeway , Coronado
  10:00 am
• Claudio Martin at La Mesa Wine Works
  La Mesa Wine Works , 8167 Center St , La Mesa
  2:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Coronado Library
  Coronado Public Library , 640 Orange Ave , Coronado
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Did anyone see a deceased dog near the North Island Credit Union on 11th st.
  And palm ave yesterday the 24th between 12-2pm? When the storm started. My senior female dog has been missing since the night of the 23rd around 1am… (Nextdoor Oneonta)
• The smell and sting on my eyes today is terrible.
  My nose is running. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced these terrible effects. It is HORRID! For somebody’s sake please solve. (Nextdoor Seaside Point)

• San Ysidro Health Center posted a job opening for PACE Pharmacy Clerk (Administrative) in National City. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in National City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

National City

• Photos: Christmas Eve storm (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Power outages hit thousands of San Diegans as holiday storm bears down on region (timesofsandiego.com)
• Deal to sell 117 JCPenney stores in danger of collapse (localmemphis.com)

Coronado

• New ownership at Coronado F45 (coronadotimes.com)
• Calendar of events for the week of Dec. 31 (thecoronadonews.com)
• Maureen Sylvester served on the USS Nimitz's first deployment with women, now it will retire in 2026 (thecoronadonews.com)

San Diego

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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