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🌱 Patch AM: Baby Found Dead; Hatchet Slaying; Deputy-Involved Shooting: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log

And on the Carlsbad Patch calendar - Boundaries Breath and Belonging

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Greetings Carlsbad! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See this week’s most serious crime and safety cases countywide.
  • Which rare bird is getting new habitat help in Carlsbad?
  • Planning NYE? See what Legoland Carlsbad offers families this year

Also on today's calendar: Boundaries Breath and Belonging and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Carlsbadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Carlsbadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Baby Found Dead; Hatchet Slaying; Deputy-Involved Shooting: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — Carlsbad readers get a snapshot of serious crime and public safety incidents from around San Diego County, including cases handled by agencies that cover Carlsbad. The roundup highlights fatal crashes, major fires, drug and smuggling prosecutions, high-profile homicide cases, and a large police settlement, offering a broad view of regional risks and law-enforcement activity.
   

2. Trail Report: Our first new newsletter about San Diego County's outdoors, from hiking reporter Maura Fox (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A new weekly San Diego Trail Report newsletter highlights regional hikes and outdoor stories, including a Carlsbad habitat restoration project helping a rare migratory bird. Writer Maura Fox shares her recent Garnet Peak adventure, links to 100-plus past hikes, and invites reader suggestions for future coverage of trails, wildlife, and access issues across the county.
   

3. Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 In SoCal (patch.com) — One of Southern California’s highlighted New Year’s Eve options is right in Carlsbad, where Legoland California Resort hosts a family-friendly “Kids’ New Year’s Eve” with live entertainment, treats, and a 7 p.m. fireworks countdown. The roundup also lists other big celebrations across the region, from Universal Studios and Knott’s to SeaWorld and downtown Los Angeles.
   

4. Longtime Leucadia yoga studio to close amid lease, renovation dispute (thecoastnews.com) — A Leucadia yoga studio in Encinitas is closing Dec. 19 after a sharp proposed rent increase and ongoing disputes over noise and building conditions with its landlord, who also owns an indoor golf simulator business in Carlsbad. Owners say they poured their savings into improvements and sought a long-term lease, but negotiations collapsed, leaving longtime students scrambling to replace a beloved community space.
   

5. National Charity League, San Dieguito Chapter celebrates philanthropy, camaraderie and more at Ticktoker Day (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Carlsbad families with teen girls may be interested in the National Charity League’s San Dieguito Chapter, whose members include Carlsbad residents and other North County communities. The group recently held Ticktocker Day in Carmel Valley, where more than 80 girls completed hands-on service projects and announced 2026 membership application dates for incoming 6th- and 8th-graders.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Angel is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • I volunteer at the Carlsbad Animal Shelter on Palomar Airport Road.
    Sadly, black dogs get overlooked at shelters. This adorable puppy, Benji, is looking for his forever home- but a foster would also be great! Please… (Nextdoor Carlsbad Canterbury)
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    Kiki’s been missing for five weeks now last seen by Marbrisa houses here in Carlsbad She has black and orange spots all around her body with a… (Nextdoor Poinsettia)
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  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.

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