🌱 Patch AM: How Del Mar is bracing for a potentially powerful El Niño

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In today's newsletter:

• How Del Mar is bracing for a potentially powerful El Niño
• Want box seats for Lynyrd Skynyrd at Del Mar Arena?

Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Del Mar readies for flooding, erosion as El Niño builds (northcoastcurrent.com) — Del Mar is ramping up storm preparations now, clearing drains, staging sandbags, and coordinating with lifeguards and regional rescue teams ahead of a forecast very strong El Niño this fall and winter. City staff are targeting known flood-prone streets and bluff areas, and residents with proof of Del Mar residency can self-fill sandbags and are urged to secure properties and monitor official alerts.
   

• Win Surf Side Box Seats for 6 to Lynyrd Skynyrd (audacy.com) — Local rock fans can listen to KWFN this week for chances to qualify to win six Surf Side Box Seats to Lynyrd Skynyrd at Del Mar Arena on September 24. Callers who correctly answer on-air questions become qualifiers, with one grand prize winner drawn after the contest window closes, subject to standard station and venue COVID-related requirements.
   

📸 Around Del Mar

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Mar

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 →
  The Melt, 151 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos
• The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 →
  The Melt, 8849 Villa La Jolla Dr, San Diego

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Happy Hour @ Tamarindo Del Mar →
  Tamarindo Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar Ste. 116-117, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Enoteca Del Fornaio, Del Mar →
  Enoteca Del Fornaio – Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar #301, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Il Fornaio, Del Mar →
  Il Fornaio – Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar #301, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Live Music - Monarch Ocean Pub - Ben Benavente →
  Monarch Ocean Pub, 1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 322, Del Mar
  4:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Monarch Ocean Pub →
  Monarch Ocean Pub, 1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 322, Del Mar
  4:00 pm
• Good Night, Oscar at North Coast Repertory Theatre →
  North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Proteomics Day →
  2010 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
• Happy Hour @ Il Fornaio, Del Mar →
  Il Fornaio – Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar #301, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Enoteca Del Fornaio, Del Mar →
  Enoteca Del Fornaio – Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar #301, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Tamarindo Del Mar →
  Tamarindo Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar Ste. 116-117, Del Mar
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE!!!
  FOUND THE OWNER!!! The cat was microchipped! He's an indoor/outdoor cat though. FOUND A TOXEDO CAT!!! Is it yours? It's in our garage now but… (Nextdoor Del Mar Heights)

• L'Auberge Del Mar, A Noble House Resort posted a job opening for Front Desk Night Auditor in Del Mar. Apply here.
• Ruth's Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Service Assistant in Del Mar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Del Mar here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rancho Santa Fe

• Surfing Dogs Ride Waves, Support Orphan Pets (investorshangout.com)
• Rancho Santa Fe School to crack open '50th Year Time Capsule' on Oct. 5 (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• H2H, prediction of Spencer Johnson vs Erik Arutiunian in Tiburon Challenger with odds, preview, pick (tennistonic.com)

Encinitas

• The Taco Stand Plans New Westlake Village Location (whatnow.com)
• A day of music near the beach kicks off weeklong Sessions Surf Festival in Encinitas (timesofsandiego.com)
• Engineering study finds Coast Highway bridge in Encinitas in 'poor' condition (sandiegouniontribune.com)

San Diego

• 14-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Killed In Crash With Tesla In San Diego (patch.com)

Ok Del Mar! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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