🌱 Patch AM: Why are Lemon Grove’s “field of dreams” roads turning into a dump?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why are Lemon Grove’s “field of dreams” roads turning into a dump?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 36.
• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trash continues to pile up along roads next to Lemon Grove Little League fields (10news.com) — Trash and illegal dumping are piling up along the roads next to the Lemon Grove Little League fields, frustrating neighbors and families who use the newly repaired “field of dreams.” Residents say the garbage, which ranges from furniture to appliances, undermines the city’s major investment in fixing storm damage, and they’re still waiting to hear how Lemon Grove officials will address the mess.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemon Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 18

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA!
  San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Floral Arrangement Class
  Lemon Grove Library , 3001 School Ln , Lemon Grove
  10:30 am
• Mythologies—searching for and seeing ourselves | 18th Annual soundON Festival
  Athenaeum Music & Arts Library , 1008 Wall St , La Jolla
  7:30 pm

Sunday January 11

• C&M Annual
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  10:00 am
• American Legion Post 451/760 Oratorial Contest
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  11:30 am

Tuesday January 13

• Oceanside Chamber
  Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
  7:30 am

Friday January 16

• Global Stage | 2026 Passport Concert Season
  The Center for World Music San Diego, CA 92176
• Gentle Yoga
  Lemon Grove Library , 3001 School Ln , Lemon Grove
  9:00 am

Saturday January 17

• MLK Day of Service
  North San Diego County NAACP , 605 San Diego St , Oceanside
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers
  San Carlos Branch Library , 7265 Jackson Drive , San Diego
  10:30 am
• All Ages Storytime
  La Mesa Branch Library , 8074 Allison Ave , La Mesa
  10:30 am
• Craft Circle
  San Carlos Branch Library , 7265 Jackson Drive , San Diego
  2:00 pm
• La Mesa | FREE DEMO CLASS
  Wagner's School of Music , 8060 La Mesa Blvd , La Mesa
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Report of police activity in San Diego, California.
  8:10PM on Jan 6: Nextdoor user reports at least 15 police officers at Backroads by Lomas Santa Fe. (Nextdoor )
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Salem, a cat who went missing in San Diego, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 6 hours, 53 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Sunset)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lemon Grove. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Retail Entry Patrol in Lemon Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemon Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Mesa

• 40 Dogs and Puppies Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Apartment (knewz.com)
• Vesta Builders Leads San Diego Home Remodeling as a Full-Service General Contractor (statenews.net)
• Unidentified man struck, killed by vehicle in La Mesa on January 1 (eastcountymagazine.org)

El Cajon

• Handpicked by Locals: 5 places to eat, drink and explore in El Cajon (sandiegouniontribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I needed a running start, but I made it!
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