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🌱 Patch AM: Can Carlsbad bounce back in Tuesday’s showdown at El Camino?

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Hello Carlsbad! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Carlsbad bounce back in Tuesday’s showdown at El Camino?
  • Thinking about a dog? See which Carlsbad shelters have adoptable pets
  • Which major crime cases are shaping San Diego County this week?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Open House and 5 more events.

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

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 39.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Soccer Game Preview: Carlsbad vs. El Camino (maxpreps.com) — Carlsbad High’s boys soccer team heads to El Camino for a 7 p.m. matchup on Tuesday, looking to rebound after a high-scoring 5-3 loss to Torrey Pines. The Lancers sit at 3-5-3 overall, while El Camino enters at 4-4-2 following a draw with Oceanside, setting up a competitive North County showdown.
   

• Pet of the week: Pup loves chasing lizards; she has been waiting a long time for adoption (sandiegouniontribune.com) — If you’re looking to adopt near Carlsbad, a playful shepherd mix named Tipperary is waiting at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, and several Carlsbad shelters are also listed with contact details. She’s an energetic, lizard‑chasing, water‑loving dog who needs room to run and a family ready for an active companion.
   

• Deadly Shooting; Garage Fire; Wrongful Death Suit: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — Carlsbad readers get a roundup of this week’s major police, fire, and court cases affecting communities across San Diego County, from deadly crashes to high‑profile lawsuits. While none of the highlighted incidents occurred in Carlsbad itself, the coverage reflects regional safety and justice issues that still shape daily life here.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fallon is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Hey Neighbors.
    My poor pup was hit by a car on Sunday and by the grace of God she survived. She came home yesterday, but has a fractured pelvis and has no use of… (Nextdoor Olde Carlsbad)
  • All clear after suspicious package in San Diego, California.
    8:08PM on Jan 9: The reported item was determined not to pose a hazard and all roads are expected to reopen shortly, per San Diego Police Department… (Nextdoor )
  • Carlsbad Unified posted a job opening for SUBSTITUTE - Custodian in Carlsbad. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Vista

  • Solar Incentives Are Still ALIVE- Join Me To Learn More - (thevistapress.com)
  • Boys & Girls Club of Vista January Newsletter - (thevistapress.com)
  • San Diego Food Bank opens permanent Vista facility to combat North County food insecurity (10news.com)

Encinitas

  • Longtime Encinitas Resident and Advocate Michael W. Glenn Appointed Chairman of the Board of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce - (thevistapress.com)

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