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Hi there, Carlsbad! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the author behind the San Diego Zoo's trailblazing "Zoo Lady"
  • What became of Carlsbad's classic Surf and Scandia motels?
  • How Tropical Storm Rachel flooded Highway 101 near Carlsbad

Also on today's calendar: The Fall Home Garden Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'The Zoo Lady': A Book Launch Adventure With Award-Winning San Diego Author Sandra Bonura (kpbs.org) — Carlsbad readers can meet award-winning author Sandra Bonura at a free book launch event at the Carlsbad City Library, celebrating her new biography of San Diego Zoo leader Belle Benchley. The morning program includes behind-the-scenes stories, audience zoo memories, and optional book purchases and signings, with first-come, first-served seating and no registration required.
   

2. Where did San Diego County's roadside motor lodges go? (timesofsandiego.com) — Carlsbad's old Surf Motel and Scandia Motel on Carlsbad Boulevard highlight how the region's classic roadside lodges have either been demolished for new hotels or revived through renovation. Through stories and vintage photos from Carlsbad, Mission Valley, Oceanside, San Ysidro and Mission Beach, the piece traces how San Diego County's once-thriving motor courts evolved, vanished, or found second lives.
   

3. Tropical Storm Rachel swamps San Diego County with heavier-than-expected rain (kansas.com) — Carlsbad saw flooding along Highway 101 and nearly 1.75 inches of rain as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel hit San Diego County harder than forecast. The fast-moving system caused coastal flooding, power outages, and multiple water rescues across the region, prompting emergency responses from firefighters, lifeguards, and the Coast Guard.
   

4. Could a little-known new law bring sales tax rates in San Diego County to 10% — or higher? (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Carlsbad residents could eventually see higher sales tax bills as a new state law lets San Diego's transit agency seek voter approval for a tax that can exceed California's usual cap. While no specific hike is set for Carlsbad yet, the change opens the door to future increases as cities and regional agencies look for ways to fund transportation and public services.
   

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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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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