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🌱 Patch AM: Why Encinitas’ 101 Diner ranks among California’s legendary breakfasts

Coming up: Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe on the Encinitas Patch calendar

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Morning Encinitas! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Encinitas' 101 Diner ranks among California's legendary breakfasts
  • How a new state law could raise Encinitas sales tax

Also on today's calendar: Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Vintage California Diners With Breakfasts So Good They Are A Local Legend (newsbreak.com) — Encinitas food lovers get a shout-out with The 101 Diner named among California's legendary vintage breakfast spots, praised for its relaxed surf-town vibe and hearty plates. The feature highlights favorites like Crab Cakes Benedict and Cardiff Crack Tri Tip and eggs, plus its South Coast Highway 101 location that makes it an easy stop before or after a beach walk.
   

• Could a little-known new law bring sales tax rates in San Diego County to 10% — or higher? (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Encinitas is one of six San Diego County cities that have never raised sales tax above 7.75%, but a new state law could eventually let regional transit measures push local rates closer to 10%. Lawmakers say any increase would still require voter approval, while taxpayer groups warn that exemptions to the statewide cap may open the door to more hikes countywide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Norma Jean is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Found this sweet girl at Orpheus Park!
    She is currently here and happy playing with our pup but would love if anyone has any idea as to where home is! No tags. She was here with another… (Nextdoor Leucadia)
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    Was seen roaming around Sante Fe Dr and made it safely into our backyard. No collar but has a bumble bee bandana on. Looks recently groomed! Please… (Nextdoor Requeza)
  • Solar Turbines Incorporated posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in Encinitas. Apply here.
  • New Leaf Community Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Front End - Manager in Encinitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Encinitas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solana Beach

  • Family Fun Public Workshop to Make a Succulent Pumpkin for Seniors in Need (kpbs.org)
  • Solana Beach CA Real Estate - Solana Beach CA Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
  • Far more people are taking transit to San Diego's airport. Will that help the case for a direct connection — or hurt it? (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Rancho Santa Fe

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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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