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Greetings Poway! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Poway’s chamber actually help your business in 2026?
  • How Poway’s basketball team finally ended its nine-game skid

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA! and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Powayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Looking ahead: Chamber leaders say their organizations are ready to help businesses face challenges (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Poway businesses can expect more support in 2026 as the Poway Chamber of Commerce expands seminars on AI, regulations, and workforce development while keeping small-business dues flat. Chamber leaders are also working closely with the City of Poway on housing, government updates, and new programs for seniors and young professionals to help local companies navigate rising costs and regulatory challenges.
   

• Basketball Recap: Poway's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past (maxpreps.com) — Poway High’s boys basketball team finally snapped its nine-game losing streak with a 61-54 win over Logan Memorial, improving to 3-12 despite a lower state ranking. The Titans now look ahead to a key conference test against Westview on January 14, giving local fans a fresh reason to watch.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday January 2
  • No Dinner or Dance
    San Diego Elks Lodge #168 , 7430 Jackson Dr , San Diego
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Mission Valley Library , 2123 Fenton Parkway , San Diego
    10:00 am
  • Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
    San Diego Public Library - Central Library , 330 Park Blvd. , San Diego
    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
  • The Craft Lab: Adult Arts & Crafts
    Mission Hills Branch Library , 215 W. Washington St. , San Diego
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • SCFOL Booksale
    San Carlos Branch Library , 7265 Jackson Drive , San Diego
    9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Northbound I-5 Freeway at Sorrento Valley Road was shut down due to a collision, but all lanes have since reopened to traffic.
    8:26PM on Dec 30: I-5 North Freeway is shut down at Sorrento Valley Road due to a collision. (Nextdoor )
  • There's a gentleman who looks to be in his 70"s who's sitting on the left side of Twin Peaks just before Range Park.
    He says he's visiting from Oregon staying with some Filipinos and can't see well enough in the dark to find his way back to the house. He is very… (Nextdoor East Central)
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Escondido. Apply here.
  • BootBarn, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.

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