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🌱 Patch AM: How did Carlsbad fare in the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic?
Coming up on the Carlsbad Patch calendar: Civic Engagement Education at Pacific Ridge School
What's up Carlsbad! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Carlsbad fare in the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic?
- How a past Carlsbad exhibitor is rethinking conquest through art
Also on today's calendar: Civic Engagement Education at Pacific Ridge School and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Carlsbadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Carlsbadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Olympian falls to St. Ignatius in Holiday Classic American Division finals (sandiegouniontribune.com) — High school hoops fans will recognize Carlsbad as Olympian’s opening-night opponent in the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic, where Olympian ultimately finished runner-up to powerhouse St. Ignatius. The story highlights standout performances, especially a 39-point outburst by Jordan Walker, and recaps several other top San Diego teams’ results in the American Division. 
• Griselda Rosas: Veni, Vidi, Vici - Artillery Magazine - Contemporary art news and criticism (artillerymag.com) — Carlsbad gets a brief nod in this profile of artist Griselda Rosas, whose work previously appeared in the Cannon Gallery’s Ninth Invitational exhibition here. The piece mainly previews her upcoming Los Angeles show and explores her cross-border life, feminist perspective, and use of collaborative drawings with her son to question histories of conquest and militarized play.
📸 Around Carlsbad
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carlsbad
★ Featured events ★
- Civic Engagement Education at Pacific Ridge School
6:30 pm - Winter Open House
Pacific Ridge School, 6269 El Fuerte St, Carlsbad
6:00 pm - Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA!
San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego
1:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
Thursday January 15
Sunday January 18
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Other local events
- Winter Break Screen & Roll Camp
Alga Norte Community Park , 6565 Alicante Rd , Carlsbad
9:00 am - Movie Night
Kelly Elementary Carlsbad, CA 92008
5:00 pm - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Carlsbad, CA
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton , 5805 Armada Dr , Carlsbad
6:00 pm
Monday January 5
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
📣 Carlsbad Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Camps Tour at Sage Creek High School
Sage Creek High School CARLSBAD, CA 92010
4:00 pm - G Basketball vs La Jolla @ SDA 5:30JV, 7:00V
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
5:30 pm - G Water Polo vs San Marcos @ Alga
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
7:00 pm - Soccer Girls v Ramona
Oceanside High Oceanside, CA 92054
4:00 pm - G Soccer vs Mt Carmel @ SDA 4:00JV, 6:00V
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
4:00 pm - C&M Annual
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
10:00 am - American Legion Post 451/760 Oratorial Contest
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
11:30 am - Jurassic Quest - Del Mar, CA
Del Mar Fairgrounds , 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd , Del Mar
12:00 pm - The Great Junk Hunt - Del Mar
Del Mar Fairgrounds , 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd , Del Mar
4:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Sunday January 11
Friday January 16
Friday February 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- San Marcos Basketball Amplifies Commitment to Youth Development Through Inclusive Training Camps —San Marcos Basketball Read on Patch
- Happy New Year to all.
As we enter 2026, I find myself reflecting on how technology continues to reshape creative expression. A compelling example is the work of Oregade… (Nextdoor Rancho La Costa North) - Sometimes, all we got to do is pause and enjoy the nature around us.
Nothing more peaceful than absorbing this beautiful sunset. (Nextdoor Rancho Carrillo)
- California Staffing posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Clerk 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
- 2025 Holiday Basketball Classic San Diego Schools Including Championship Finals - (thevistapress.com)
Encinitas
- Welcome the new year with soulful young singers in Encinitas (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- North County Cities Are Conforming To State Housing Laws But Working To Change Them Behind The Scenes (patch.com)
- Silva and friends charge 16th Street Hermosa Beach ‘slab' waves (easyreadernews.com)
Ok Carlsbad! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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