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Good day Carlsbad! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • This week’s biggest crime and safety stories around Carlsbad
  • How will Costco’s new gas pumps change traffic on Palomar Airport Road?
  • How scenic is the Coaster ride from Carlsbad Village, really?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols and 4 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Fog, then some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Foggy in the morning, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Monday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baseball-Bat Assault; Home Explosion; Child Sexual Abuse Case: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — Carlsbad and nearby North County residents get a roundup of this week’s major crime, fire, and court cases, including a deadly suspected DUI crash involving a pedestrian. The log also highlights regional incidents from child sexual abuse charges against teachers to a SWAT standoff, Coast Guard drug seizures, and increased law enforcement security following an antisemitic Hanukkah attack in Australia.
   

• Carlsbad planners OK more pumps at Costco gas station (thecoastnews.com) — Carlsbad’s Planning Commission has approved Costco’s request to add four more gas pumps and expand its fueling canopy, aiming to cut long lines and improve traffic flow on Palomar Airport Road. The project will slightly increase daily vehicle trips but is designed to keep queues on-site and make peak-hour fill-ups less frustrating for local members.
   

• 10 Quiet Train Routes In California That Locals Use For Scenic Journeys (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured quiet train rides is the Coaster line that stops at Carlsbad Village, giving locals and visitors an easy, scenic way to enjoy the coast without driving. The guide also highlights other California routes, from redwood excursions to Sierra Nevada climbs, for relaxed getaways where the journey is part of the experience.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tess is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Graze Craze Opens New Charcuterie Store in Carlsbad —Brittany Baker Read on Patch
  • Hi just a shout out to the darling young lady who covered my grandson's purchase in Ross 2 days ago he thought he had a gift card but it was stolen and given to the church somehow the last four numbers were already used and this lady said that's
    okay honey I've got you covered it was like $34 whoever that was thank you so much and God bless (Nextdoor Tanglewood)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Frankie, a dog who went missing in Oceanside, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 1 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Village)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Carlsbad. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Cleanroom Production Operator in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vista

  • City of Vista Receives $74,469 Grant to Support Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Efforts - (thevistapress.com)
  • Vista Search Warrant -Orden de registro Vista - (thevistapress.com)
  • City of Vista Mourns the Passing of Former Councilmember Ted Cole - (thevistapress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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