🌱 Patch AM: Why Encinitas lights went out for an hour in March

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Encinitas lights went out for an hour in March

Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
• Monday: Humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why 103,000 SDG&E customers lost power for an hour in March (sandiegouniontribune.com) — If you lost power in Encinitas for about an hour back on March 26, grid operators now say a stressed transmission line, a key Arizona import line offline for maintenance, low wind output, and overtaxed batteries all combined to trigger an automatic safety shutdown. Officials say they're improving monitoring and resource planning to prevent a similar blackout.
   

📸 Around Encinitas

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Encinitas

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• 2026 LeucadiART WALK →
  860 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Witch →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  8:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• V G Tennis vs SFC @ SDA
  San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
  4:00 pm
• G Volleyball vs Olympian @ SDA 4:30FR/JV, 6:00V
  San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
  4:30 pm
• AH Back to School Night
  Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
  5:30 pm
• Free info night: Italian classes for kids in Encinitas →
  San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas
  6:00 pm
• The Breeders →
  The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  8:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Mason Jennings (seated show) →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Tab Benoit - Soul of the Swamp Tour with special guest The Zac Schulze Gang →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  8:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Built To Spill w/ PLAYDEAD →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  9:00 pm
• Channel Tres - The Enigma Tour w/ Yamagucci →
  The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  9:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Belly Up Presents Led Zepagain →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi all — local author news, and I promise this is the only time I'll do this.
  After a lot of early mornings and late nights, my middle-grade fantasy novel Aurora Abbey and the Melted Crown is officially live on Amazon — Kindle,… (Nextdoor Olivecrest/Morning Sun Ranch)
• Found dog at Oakbranch and Pegaso and watching him in our yard.
  We contacted the San Diego Humane Society as well. (Nextdoor Encinitas Estates)

• Hotel Equities posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Days Inn, Encinitas, CA in Encinitas. Apply here.
• PrimeFlight Aviation Services posted a job opening for Station Agent - CLD Airport in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Encinitas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solana Beach

• IEEE San Diego Section Life Member Affinity Group Monthly Meeting – August 25, 2026 (ieee.org)
• AEVEX wins $41m contract for one-way attack drones (army-technology.com)
• Scene and heard: High school football season opens with Solana Beach showcase (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Rancho Santa Fe

• Big Plans for the Ranch. But Who's in the Room? (rsfpost.com)

San Diego

• Ringling Bros. Bringing 'The Greatest Show On Earth' Back To San Diego (patch.com)
• Chula Vista HarborFest Returns With Free Waterfront Fun (patch.com)
• San Diego Weekend Guide: Chula Vista HarborFest; San Diego Book Festival; Super Girl Surf Festival (patch.com)

Ok Encinitas! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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