East Springfield Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6

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Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds in East Springfield

Today will be low clouds. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 78 with a low of 63. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers late tonight

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Top news from nearby

Oregon’s $100 billion pension fund lost money due to state officials prioritizing private equity over traditional investments, negatively affecting cities, schools, and government employees.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in East Springfield

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Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.

• El Buen Taco Taqueria at 2147 Main Street, was cited for issues during a county health inspection on July 15. The restaurant received a score of 79 out of 100 during its inspection. Key issues included improper storage of food and supplies in a mobile unit without a license, cooked rice not cooled properly, and a sanitizer concentration that was too high. The inspector required immediate corrections, which included moving storage inside the unit, ensuring food cools to safe temperatures, and adjusting sanitizer levels. Additionally, plumbing issues were noted, such as a leaking faucet and a handwashing sink improperly plumbed, which must be fixed. Lastly, outdoor waste containers need to be covered to prevent debris and pests. (view report)
   
• Torero’s Family Mexican Rest at 5705 Main St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on July 20. The restaurant received a score of 91 out of 100 during its inspection. Key issues included employees drinking from unapproved containers near food, missing consumer advisories for raw or undercooked items on the menu, unlabeled food containers, gaps in doors allowing pests, and surfaces that were not smooth or clean. Corrective actions required immediate changes, such as ensuring proper labeling, providing consumer warnings, sealing openings, and improving cleanliness and maintenance of surfaces. The inspector discussed these issues with the management to ensure compliance. (view report)
   

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Did you know?

Percent of college grads who majored in business in your community is

compared with…

SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

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Community crime report

• A DUI arrest happened near 28th Street and Main Street in Springfield at 11 p.m. on August 5.
   
• There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 1100 block of S 34th Pl at 6 p.m. on August 5.
   
• A robbery was reported near 2300 S 60th St. in Springfield at 1 p.m. on August 5.
   
• A theft was reported near 3436 Olympic St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 5.
   
• There was a threat and harassment incident near the 1100 block of S 34th Pl at 10 a.m. on August 5.
   
• A theft was reported near 3804 Kathryn Ave., Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 5.
   

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No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!

Disclosure: Police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.