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🌱 Patch AM: 400-Teen House Party; Family Found Dead; K-9 Set On Fire; Daycare Fraud Case: Encinitas, SD County Crime Log

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Good morning Encinitas! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly Encinitas freeway crash tops week of serious countywide crimes
  • How will Encinitas' new shelter plan change services for homeless residents?
  • What's planned for Encinitas' 30th Oktoberfest on Mountain Vista Drive?

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 67.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 400-Teen House Party; Family Found Dead; K-9 Set On Fire; Daycare Fraud Case: Encinitas, SD County Crime Log (patch.com) — Encinitas readers are updated on a deadly multi-vehicle crash on a local freeway that killed one person, part of a broader roundup of serious incidents across San Diego County. The piece highlights DUI-related fatal crashes, a massive teen house party, a daycare fraud case, and several violent crimes, underscoring regional safety concerns that also touch North County communities.
   

2. Encinitas exits Vista partnership, seeks National City shelter beds (thecoastnews.com) — Encinitas is ending its costlier Buena Creek Navigation Center partnership with Vista and moving to up to 12 dedicated beds through the San Diego Rescue Mission, while keeping access to the regional shelter network. City leaders say the National City beds will lower costs and tap Medi-Cal-linked services, with plans to shift those beds to a future North County facility closer to Encinitas.
   

3. Encinitas celebrates 30 years of Oktoberfest (thecoastnews.com) — Encinitas residents can look forward to the 30th annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 27, taking over Mountain Vista Drive with more than 130 artisans, food vendors, and two beer gardens. Expect a dog costume contest, kids' play zone, Bavarian food, and a free shuttle from Flora Vista Elementary's parking lot to keep traffic and parking manageable.
   

4. Encinitas school district settles lawsuit over gender identity lesson (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Encinitas parents should know that the Encinitas Union School District has settled a lawsuit over a gender identity lesson at La Costa Heights Elementary and updated its policy on religious objections. Schools must now give at least five days' notice and offer opt-outs when lessons may substantially interfere with a family's religious beliefs, aligning with a recent Supreme Court ruling.
   

5. Trestles Pro gives early look at LA28 surf contest — and sand space is slim (ocregister.com) — Encinitas surf fans have a hometown contender to cheer on as local pro Jake Marshall advances at the Lexus Trestles Pro, a key preview of the LA28 Olympic surf venue. The contest also highlights serious beach erosion at Lower Trestles, raising questions about how future major events will handle shrinking sand and changing coastal conditions.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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