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🌱 Patch AM: Carlsbad Beach Stair, Sidewalk Project Resumes After Summer Pause

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Cheers Carlsbad! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beach stair upgrades bring lane closures along Carlsbad Boulevard
  • How will Carlsbad's new erosion emergency affect your Highway 101 drive?
  • Could another tropical storm erode Carlsbad's beaches like Marie did?

Also on today's calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Carlsbad Beach Stair, Sidewalk Project Resumes After Summer Pause (patch.com) — Carlsbad residents will see construction ramp back up along Carlsbad Boulevard as the city replaces aging beach stairs and widens the sidewalk between Pine and Tamarack avenues. Lane reductions, sidewalk closures, and phased stairway work at Cherry, Hemlock, Maple, and Sycamore will continue through a project scheduled to finish by summer 2027, with at least two stairways and nearby grass areas staying open.
   

2. Emergency declared to save Highway 101 from beach erosion in Carlsbad, California (miamiherald.com) — Carlsbad has declared a local emergency to speed up placing massive boulders along Carlsbad Boulevard, protecting the Highway 101 bluff from erosion and preventing potential lane failures. Expect intermittent southbound lane closures between Palomar Airport Road and Island Way as crews work for several weeks, while other local sites from Tamarack Beach to Agua Hedionda Lagoon also face erosion-related impacts.
   

3. Forecasters tracking rise of new tropical storm that might affect San Diego County (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Forecasters are tracking Tropical Storm Norbert, which could steer significant moisture toward Southern California and bring conditions similar to Hurricane Marie. That earlier storm caused serious beach erosion in Carlsbad and damaging surf along the coast, so residents should stay alert for updates as Norbert strengthens over the next several days.
   

4. Turnover chain: Flurry of offseason moves have San Diego high school coaches in new places (sandiegouniontribune.com) — San Diego high school football has seen 23 coaching changes this season, reshaping programs across the county. For Carlsbad readers, Poway's interim coach brings his 2-1 team to play at Carlsbad on Friday, while longtime Lancers coach Thadd MacNeal is highlighted among the section's most experienced leaders.
   

5. Job ID:26033442 - Business Solutions Advisor -San Diego Inland Empire Market - Carlsbad, California (bankofamerica.com) — Job seekers in Carlsbad can apply for a Business Solutions Advisor role with Bank of America, serving the San Diego Inland Empire market. The position focuses on advising financial center clients, deepening relationships, and meeting sales and service goals, with in-office work, full-time hours, and benefits aimed at supporting career growth and employee well-being.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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