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In today's newsletter:

  • How to navigate parking and fun at this year's Viking Festival
  • Why Guadalupe Brewery's Vista taproom quietly reopened with limited hours.
  • See which classic rides took top honors at Vista's Rod Run

Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vista Viking Festival 2026 Presents: Year of the Loki -"Expect The Unexpected" - (thevistapress.com) — Vista residents can dive into Viking history and Norse mythology when the Vista Viking Festival returns to the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum the third weekend in September, featuring music, competitions, and family activities. Plan ahead for off-site parking at Vista High School and Mission Vista High School, with $10 cash parking and free ADA-accessible shuttles running all weekend.
   

• Beer Briefs: Back, back…gone! (sandiegobeer.news) — Guadalupe Brewery has quietly reopened its Vista taproom on a limited Thursday–Friday evening schedule after months of unexplained closure, giving local beer fans another nearby option again. The piece also notes the closure of another Vista brewery, leadership changes at the San Diego Brewers Guild, and the recent shutdown of a non-alcoholic brewery in San Marcos.
   

• 36th Annual Vista Rod Run Brings Out Crowds Regardless of the Damp Weather - (thevistapress.com) — Downtown Vista's 36th Annual Rod Run still drew big crowds despite light rain, filling historic streets with more than 200 classic cars, lowriders, and off-road vehicles. Local groups like Vista High School Football and Vista Firefighters joined food vendors and live music as dozens of trophy winners were announced across antique, hot rod, lowrider, and off-road categories.
   

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  • Encinitas Chamber Honors 5 High School Seniors As Rising Stars (patch.com)

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