🌱 Why did deputies open fire during a Lakeside overdose call?

Morning Lakeside! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did deputies open fire during a Lakeside overdose call?
• How a Lakeside firefighter pulled a captain from a burning floor

Also on today's calendar: Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
• Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Person shot after deputies respond to report of overdose in Lakeside (timesofsandiego.com) — Deputies responding to a reported drug overdose on Briette Place in Lakeside shot and wounded a person described as a suspect late Wednesday morning, just south of Lake Jennings. No one else was hurt, and San Diego police are now handling the investigation under a countywide use-of-force review agreement.
   

• Lakeside firefighter/paramedic Jeff Reyes honored for heroism: saved fire captain who fell through floor in a burning building (eastcountymagazine.org) — A Lakeside firefighter/paramedic, Jeff Reyes, has been honored for bravely rescuing Captain Steven Russo after he fell through the floor of a burning commercial building earlier this year. Reyes, along with engineer Shawn McKenna, was praised by Lakeside Fire leadership for quick action, strong communication, and training that likely saved a fellow firefighter’s life.
   

📸 Around Lakeside

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeside

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Tea Party at the End of the World (2025)
  La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• Lakeside Cars & Coffee | Dec 14th — San Diego Association of Car Clubs
  9760 Winter Gdns Blvd , Lakeside
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026
  Online Zoom
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Optimizing Your Social Security Workshop in Lakeside, CA
  Lakeside Community Center , 9841 Vine St , Lakeside
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Lakeside Cars & Coffee | Dec 21st — San Diego Association of Car Clubs
  9760 Winter Gdns Blvd , Lakeside
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Lakeside Cars & Coffee | Dec 28th — San Diego Association of Car Clubs
  9760 Winter Gdns Blvd , Lakeside
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Winter Family Celebration
  Dehesa School District , 4612 Dehesa Rd , El Cajon
  5:15 pm

Friday December 12

• The Pickleball Tournament - El Cajon, CA 2025
  Bostonia Pk , 1049 Bostonia St , El Cajon
  9:30 am
• STREET HEART
  Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill , 182 E Main St , El Cajon
  6:00 pm
• Angela Aguilar
  The Magnolia , 210 E Main St , El Cajon
  7:00 pm
• Country Nation
  Renegade Country Western , 14335 Olde Hwy 80 , El Cajon
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• West Hills at Granite Hills
  Granite Hills High School , 1719 E Madison Ave , El Cajon
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND: near the Lakeside Union School District office.
  Let me know if you are looking for him. He has no collar or chip. (619) 972-5684 (Nextdoor Eucalyptus Hills)
• Hello!
  Wondering if anyone knows a place that does overnight childcare? A friend of mine is getting out of an abusive relationship and she works graveyard… (Nextdoor Lakeside)

• Burger King - CFM posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lakeside. Apply here.
• Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in El Cajon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeside here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santee

• Proposed state Route 52 improvement project aims to ease congestion (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Why charge for parking at park when businesses aren't open? (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• El Cajon woman's death in jail deemed natural (sandiegouniontribune.com)

El Cajon

• Association of Fundraising Professionals San Diego chapter celebrates ‘National Philanthropy Day' by honoring local residents dedicated to community service, including El Cajon volunteer (eastcountymagazine.org)
• El Cajon lawsuit aims to settle license plate reader debate (inewsource.org)

San Diego

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-- The Patch AM Team

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