🌱 Patch AM: How an Encinitas lawmaker is elevating lifeguards to first-responder status

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Encinitas lawmaker is elevating lifeguards to first-responder status

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

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ocean and open water lifeguards in California should be considered first responders, lawmakers say (mercurynews.com) — Encinitas State Sen. Catherine Blakespear is helping lead a new California resolution recognizing ocean and open-water lifeguards as first responders, a move advocates hope will influence federal law. The measure doesn't immediately change pay or benefits but aims to strengthen public understanding of lifeguards' lifesaving role and build momentum for better compensation, mental health protections, and priority access to vaccines during future emergencies.
   

📸 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
Wednesday September 9
• Voices Rock Choir returns to North County for another session →
  Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• 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
• School Picture Day
  Sunset High (Continuation) Encinitas, CA 92024
  8:00 am
• Solana Beach Death Cafe →
  , Solana Beach
  1:00 pm
• Fall Back to School Night
  San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
  5:00 pm
• 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

• Need to get real id and new DL for California.
  Plus car reg transfer. Which field office is best- Oceanside or San Marcos for traffic inside? (Nextdoor Encinitas Blvd/Seeman Dr)

• Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Encinitas. Apply here.
• Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist Job in Encinitas, CA | Robert Half in Encinitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Encinitas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solana Beach

• Dave's Hot Chicken Coming to Chula Vista's Plaza 655 (whatnow.com)

Rancho Santa Fe

• Stories from the Ranch: A Life Built on Truth & Trust (rsfpost.com)
• Tale of Two Paradises: What $1 Million Buys in the Florida Keys vs. San Diego (lmtonline.com)
• Build First, Ask Permission Later? (rsfpost.com)

San Diego

• Margaritaville's Day Of Service To Bring Music, Giving To Downtown San Diego (patch.com)
• Woman Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Partner In San Diego (patch.com)
• 3 Rescued Beluga Whales Arrive At SeaWorld San Diego (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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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