Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Solana Beach approves updates to plastics ordinance (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Solana Beach is tightening its single-use plastics rules for restaurants, aligning compostable packaging with EDCO's local digester and banning many bioplastics that don't actually break down. For Carlsbad residents, it's notable that your city is mentioned as already having similar rules, signaling a broader coastal push that could influence future regional standards and expectations for takeout containers and straws.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Punky is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad Now Strategically Partnered with Sharp HealthCare —Kristien Brada-Thompson Read on Patch
It's heating up. Keep your pets inside and make sure they have enough water. If you use an electric fountain, have an extra bowl filled in case electricity goes out… (Nextdoor Rancho La Costa North)
Has anyone lost their light black w white markings dog? Think it's an older pit bull. No tags. Found by Carlsbad high school (Nextdoor Olde Carlsbad)
Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1376859-10) in Carlsbad. Apply here.
Staffmark posted a job opening for Finishing Technician in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vista
18-year-old suspect arrested in death of man in Vista (10news.com)
California Fire Foundation Hosts The 2026 California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony Recessional (thevistapress.com)
Encinitas
Encinitas marks 40 years as a city Oct. 3 with special events (northcoastcurrent.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
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