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Spotted on the Carlsbad calendar: Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols

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Good morning Carlsbad! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Carlsbad’s wrestlers stack up at the Hamada Classic?
  • How a once-homeless Carlsbad teen became Billboard’s Top New Artist
  • How will Oceanside’s big housing shift ripple into Carlsbad’s rental market?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Low clouds and fog breaking, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Runner-up Eagles top section teams at Hamada Classic (eccalifornian.com) — Carlsbad wrestlers made a solid showing at the Jimmy Hamada Classic, with Roman Zelenka taking second at 138 pounds and Landon Nelms finishing fourth at 150 as the team placed 16th overall. The two-day, 51-team tournament at La Costa Canyon High highlighted early-season form for many San Diego Section programs, with Granite Hills finishing runner-up and several North County schools earning podium spots.
   

2. Year in review: The biggest San Diego music stories of 2025 (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Carlsbad residents can take pride in hometown singer-songwriter Alex Warren, who went from being homeless locally at 18 to Billboard’s Top New Artist with multiple Hot 100 hits in 2025. His breakout year anchors a broader look at San Diego-connected musicians earning Grammys, touring globally, and entering music halls of fame.
   

3. State loan will bring rent-restricted housing to Oceanside apartment complex (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Carlsbad residents may notice that La Costa Towne Square is part of a growing network of affordable housing projects financed by state loans, even as Oceanside converts most units at its Sunterra complex into rent-restricted apartments. The Oceanside project will reserve at least 75% of units for income-qualified tenants and help the city meet state housing goals, while similar financing has supported Mirka’s Carlsbad development and others countywide.
   

4. Who's News: 12/26/25 (thecoastnews.com) — Carlsbad students are highlighted for making Belmont University’s dean’s list and for a Carlsbad-based Army and Navy Academy cadet presenting AI research at a major San Diego conference. The roundup also spotlights North County school clubs, food drives, toy donations, and a LEGOLAND-related STEM project involving local kids.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 22
  • Basketball Girls v Carlsbad
    Oceanside High Oceanside, CA 92054
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
    Mission Valley Library , 2123 Fenton Parkway , San Diego
    2:30 pm
  • Chess at the Beach
    Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library , 4275 Cass St. , San Diego
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Outdoor Toddler Storytime
    Pacific Beach - Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library , 4275 Cass St. , San Diego
    10:00 am
  • Afternoon Crafting
    Pacific Beach - Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library , 4275 Cass St. , San Diego
    2:00 pm
  • Solo Acoustic - The Pony Room, Rancho Valencia, 5-9p
    The Pony Room , 5921 Valencia Cir , Rancho Santa Fe
    5:00 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • REC SHOOTING
    35402 Henderson Rd , Pala
    4:00 pm
  • Farmers Market - San Marcos
    San Marcos Farmers Market , 251 N City Dr #128 , San Marcos
    4:00 pm

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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
  • This is Sweet Brooklyn and she is currently available at the Carlsbad animal shelter located at 2481 Palomar Airport Rd.
    she is five years old and about 60 pounds. Located in kennel number 11. She is currently in a play pair with another dog and has pretty mellow energy… (Nextdoor Old Carlsbad)
  • It's been cold and very foggy near the ocean where I live.
    Thought it would be nice to post a bright and colorful orchid today to brighten up the day. (Nextdoor Old Carlsbad)
  • Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Carlsbad. Apply here.
  • Dave & Buster's Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.

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