🌱 Want to talk renewables over pizza in Solana Beach Tuesday night?
Solana Beach, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Solana Beach! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to talk renewables over pizza in Solana Beach Tuesday night?
- How did Santa Fe Christian crush a much bigger Helix in Solana Beach?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• IEEE San Diego Section Life Member Affinity Group Monthly Meeting - August 25, 2026 (ieee.org) — An upcoming IEEE Life Members meeting is set for Tuesday evening at Crust Pizzeria on Solana Hills Drive in Solana Beach, with both in‑person and Webex options. Local engineers and tech‑minded residents can hear veteran power‑industry expert John Barnick discuss how renewable energy affects grid stability, while enjoying food and networking with fellow professionals from around the region. 
• Scene and heard: High school football season opens with Solana Beach showcase (sandiegouniontribune.com) — High school football roared back in Solana Beach as Santa Fe Christian dominated Helix 38–6 in a showcase home opener, energizing local fans and students. Led by standout performances from quarterback Dax Labrum, two‑way threat Brady Berg, and playmaker Chase Woolley—with coaching help from Hall of Famer Drew Brees—the small private school again proved it can compete with much larger programs.
📸 Around Solana Beach
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Upcoming Events in
Solana Beach
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 LeucadiART WALK →
860 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
10:00 am
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
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SH BTSN 1st - 6th
Solana Highlands Solana Beach, CA 92075
5:00 pm -
Atomic Groove Happy Hour →
Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
5:30 pm -
Talib Kweli →
Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
8:00 pm -
Patrick Warburton - Patrick Warburton is still Catholic →
Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
7:00 pm -
Patrick Warburton →
Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday September 11
Thursday September 17
Sunday September 20
📣 Solana Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Matt Heinecke →
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe
5:30 pm -
Kathleen 365 birthday
American Legion Post 416 210 W F St #3525, Encinitas, CA 92024
8:00 am -
Mike Myrdal →
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe
5:00 pm -
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 -
School Picture Day
Sunset High (Continuation) Encinitas, CA 92024
8:00 am
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
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- American Statistical Association - ASA posted a job opening for Quality Inspector IV in Del Mar. Apply here.
- Lazy Acres Natural Market posted a job opening for Grocery - Clerk in Encinitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solana Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Del Mar
- Pacific Classic is next Del Mar test for trainer Bill Mott (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- The Emilio Nares Foundation to hold 23rd Annual Harvest for Hope fundraiser (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Encinitas
- New e-bike restrictions under consideration in Encinitas (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- San Dieguito school district requires middle and high school bike safety training (kpbs.org)
- US Weekly Unemployment Claims Dip in Latest Week (offthepress.com)
Carlsbad
- Man Arrested After Fake Explosive Devices Found In Carlsbad (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between “s”. (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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