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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!)
1. Encinitas will look into red-light camera pilot project (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Encinitas is moving toward a possible red-light camera pilot program, asking staff to study new, lower-cost, more privacy-protective systems that could be installed at busy intersections near schools. Councilmembers, sheriff's officials, and residents are split between safety benefits and surveillance concerns, especially at Encinitas Boulevard crossings where pedestrians and cyclists are most at risk.
2. Where to See Celebs at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival (sandiegomagazine.com) — Encinitas food lovers can catch Chef Maneet Chauhan teaming up with Alila Marea's Tim Crittenden for a Stranahan's whiskey-paired dinner at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas during the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival. The wider festival, running Sept. 30–Oct. 4, features celebrity chefs, charity pickleball, Baja-focused dinners, and a massive Grand Tasting packed with top San Diego culinary talent.
3. Family, friends mourn death of Encinitas skateboarder, musician (thecoastnews.com) — An Encinitas-raised skateboarder and musician, Micah Mattson, is being remembered by family, bandmates, and fellow skaters for his creativity, generosity, and deep ties to the local skate and music scenes. Friends recall late-night sessions at the Encinitas YMCA, Moonlight Beach memories, and his influence on the Mattson Two, while a fundraiser now supports his family with funeral expenses.
4. Who's News: 9/18/26 (thecoastnews.com) — Encinitas residents can celebrate five local high school seniors honored as Rising Stars by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, recognizing their leadership and academic achievements. The roundup also highlights a Carlsbad student's honor society induction, a San Marcos author's 82nd book, a Vista music showcase, a major counseling merger, and a Carlsbad firm's charitable anniversary gifts.
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