🌱 Patch AM: Carlsbad-linked treatment provider joins multimillion-dollar underpayment lawsuit against Cigna.

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In today's newsletter:

• Carlsbad-linked treatment provider joins multimillion-dollar underpayment lawsuit against Cigna.
• Looking for a new pet? See which Carlsbad shelters are featured.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 SUD Providers Sue Cigna for $12.7M in Underpayments (bhbusiness.com) — A regional group of 10 addiction treatment providers, including Carlsbad Mental Health Services, is suing insurer Cigna, claiming they were underpaid by $12.7 million for substance use disorder care. The case alleges systemic under-reimbursement that could limit access to behavioral health treatment for patients across North County and the wider region.
   

• Pet of the week: Playful Labrador Retriever puppy waiting to be adopted (sandiegouniontribune.com) — If you're looking to adopt locally, a playful Labrador puppy named King is available through the Helen Woodward Animal Center, and the listing also highlights both the county's North Shelter on Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad and DirtyLittlePaws Rescue in Carlsbad. You'll find adoption fees, hours, and contact details for several nearby shelters to help you find the right pet.
   

📸 Around Carlsbad

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carlsbad

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• 2026 LeucadiART WALK →
  860 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Voices Rock Choir returns to North County for another session →
  Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Carlsbad Republican Women August 25th meeting →
  Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  11:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Volunteer Training & Welcome
  La Costa Heights Elementary Carlsbad, CA 92009
  8:00 am
• Art Gallery Exhibit: Disparate Vectors →
  MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside
  12:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Back to School Night
  Kelly Elementary Carlsbad, CA 92008
  5:00 pm
• START SMART
  La Costa Canyon High Learning Commons
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• MiraCosta College Jazz Faculty Recital →
  MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside
  12:00 pm
• Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival →
  Leo Carrillo Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln, Carlsbad
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival →
  Leo Carrillo Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln, Carlsbad
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Labor Day Weekend →
  2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Family Movie Night →
  Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad
  5:00 pm

📣 Carlsbad Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I took this photo last night at beacons it's Amazing..
  a truly special night. I have received such good feedback from all of you thank you for those kind words.. I was just at the right place at the right… (Nextdoor CBad South)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Mushu was LOST on August 21, 2026 in Oceanside, CA 92054 near Frontier and mission Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Village)

• BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Carlsbad. Apply here.
• Carlsbad By The Sea posted a job opening for Housekeeper Room Attendant in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vista

• Vista -Actualización: Sospechoso detenido en tiroteo (thevistapress.com)
• High-Speed Optoelectronic Transceiver Design & Development Engineer Job in California - CA, Career, Jobs in Samtec, Inc. (military.com)
• White seeks second term as Escondido mayor (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Encinitas

• Early Orthodontic Screenings Now Available for Kids in Encinitas (cincinnati.com)
• Ocean and open water lifeguards in California should be considered first responders, lawmakers say (mercurynews.com)

Oceanside

• Juvenile Arrested In Vista Drive-By Shooting (patch.com)

Ok Carlsbad! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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