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🌱 Patch AM: Why a dangerous fugitive search now centers on Lemon Grove streets
Coming up: Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast on the Lemon Grove Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a dangerous fugitive search now centers on Lemon Grove streets
Also on today's calendar: Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lemon Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 63, low: 44.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Felon considered dangerous still at-large after running from sheriff's deputies in Lemon Grove (nbcsandiego.com) — A wanted felon escaped from sheriff’s deputies in Lemon Grove on December 18 and remains at large, with authorities warning he is considered dangerous. Deputies say he ran from the 7100 block of Broadway onto State Route 94, prompting an extensive but unsuccessful search. Residents in Lemon Grove and nearby East County communities are urged to call 911 or the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Substation with any sightings. 
📸 Around Lemon Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemon Grove
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★ Featured events ★
- Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast
Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista
6:00 pm - 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
Wednesday December 31
Sunday January 18
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Other local events
- Year-End Sew-In — SD METRO MQG
Lemon Grove Library , 3001 School Ln , Lemon Grove
11:00 am - AGIF New Year's Eve
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
7:00 pm - Lemon Grove Forward Club Skate to Donate Fundraiser
Ringer's Roller Rink , 6060 Federal Blvd , San Diego
12:00 pm
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
Sunday January 4
📣 Lemon Grove Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Drop-In Tech Help
Fletcher Hills Branch Library , 576 Garfield Ave , El Cajon
10:00 am - 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 - 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 - Claudio Martin at La Mesa Wine Works
La Mesa Wine Works , 8167 Center St , La Mesa
2:00 pm - Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults
San Carlos Branch Library , 7265 Jackson Drive , San Diego
10:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need suggestions ASAP.
I was leaving Grossman shopping center and there wss a middle aged lady walking in the rain with only flip flops wet pants, a hospital gown for a top… (Nextdoor Massachussetts to I 125) - Trolley crossing San Miguel/Imperial, The bell needs to be louder.
Too many close calls because the lights may be obstructed, and the bells/chime are not loud enough to hear if windows are up (Nextdoor Lemon Grove)
- Quick Quack Car Wash posted a job opening for Team Member in Lemon Grove. Apply here.
- California Staffing posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemon Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Mesa
- Semi truck crash in La Mesa closes freeway transition ramp for hours (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Sheriff's office releases video on Lakeside shooting involving deputy (nbcsandiego.com)
El Cajon
- Things to do include festival, parade, running event and more (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Top 10 girls basketball rankings (mercedsunstar.com)
- Escaped felon in Lemon Grove (eastcountymagazine.org)
Chula Vista
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