Good morning Carlsbad! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 60-Mile Pursuit; Drive-By Shooting; Fatal House Fire; Guillotine Arrest: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — Carlsbad readers get a snapshot of recent crime and public safety cases affecting their city and neighboring North County communities, including debit card fraud tied to Carlsbad. The roundup also highlights major incidents across San Diego County, from a 60-mile pursuit and fatal house fire to high-profile court cases and police shootings.
• 2 LA Men Arrested In San Diego County Debit Card Swap Scheme (patch.com) — Carlsbad residents should know that a regional debit card "swap" scheme, linked to cases handled by Carlsbad police and other San Diego County agencies, has led to the arrest of two Los Angeles men. Investigators say suspects distracted bank customers, secretly exchanged their cards, then quickly drained accounts at ATMs. Authorities are asking anyone with information or similar experiences to come forward.
• Katy Perry celebrates her and Orlando Bloom's daughter Daisy's 6th birthday with rare photos (pagesix.com) — Carlsbad's LEGOLAND California Resort just hosted a high-profile 6th birthday: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's daughter Daisy celebrated with a LEGO-themed day and cake at the park. Perry shared rare photos from the Carlsbad visit, thanking LEGOLAND for helping the family "build" new memories, while also reflecting on her co-parenting relationship and new romance since splitting from Bloom.
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