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Hi Carlsbad! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Carlsbad High's new feature back is carrying an undefeated season
  • How a falling tree rattled a quiet Carlsbad apartment complex.
  • Why Carlsbad declared a coastal emergency before winter even begins.

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Carlsbad's Darian Webb takes his opportunity and runs with it (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Carlsbad residents can cheer on senior running back Darian Webb, who's powering undefeated Carlsbad High with standout rushing and receiving stats as the team heads into Friday's game at Valley Center. Webb's journey from shared carries to featured back highlights his work ethic, leadership as a team captain, and growing college interest, even as he's still waiting on his first scholarship offer.
   

2. Large tree falls over parked cars near Carlsbad apartment complex (thecoastnews.com) — A large tree collapsed near parked cars by the Santa Fe Ranch Apartments in Carlsbad on Wednesday evening, drawing a response from city firefighters and police. Crews confirmed no one was inside the vehicles and no injuries occurred, then turned cleanup over to the homeowners association while the cause and extent of property damage remain unknown.
   

3. 'Most stressful winter': El Nino-fueled coastal erosion in California likely to get worse (abcnews.com) — Carlsbad's coastline, including Tamarack Beach, is already seeing serious erosion from El Nino–driven surf, prompting the city to declare a local emergency to speed up stabilization work. Experts warn that higher sea levels, powerful winter storms, and extreme tides could bring even more damaging waves to Carlsbad and other Southern California communities in the coming months.
   

4. Who's News: 9/18/26 (thecoastnews.com) — Carlsbad readers can celebrate local achievements, including resident Kristan Curren's election to the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and Carlsbad-based Capstone Advisors' 30th anniversary marked by $150,000 in charitable donations to 30 nonprofits. The roundup also spotlights standout North County students, a prolific San Marcos author, and a major counseling merger expanding behavioral health services regionwide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Here is a close-up of a male Anna's Hummingbird.
    You can see new feathers coming in. Soon his entire head will be covered in iridescent reddish feathers. Carlsbad, Calif. USA. (Camera: Sony RX10 IV… (Nextdoor Rancho La Costa Central)
  • Trader Joe's non organic Mission Figs: Last night my partner brought home a box of TJ's non organic mission figs (they were out of organic).
    I washed them in produce wash as usual. After slicing and eating about five of them, suddenly my tongue started tingling and a strange metallic sort… (Nextdoor Aviara)
  • KnitWell Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager, Carlsbad Premium Outlets in Carlsbad. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Bartender - Aramark F&B at LEGOLAND CA Hotel - Legoland California Hotels in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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