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Coffee in hand, Carlsbad? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this weekend’s rail shutdown reshapes travel through Carlsbad’s coastline
  • Could your Carlsbad business earn money hosting solar and batteries?
  • How are Carlsbad neighbors using digital tools to stay connected?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Open House and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 42.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coastal rail service closed between San Diego and Oceanside this weekend (thecoastnews.com) — Rail service through Carlsbad between San Diego and Oceanside is shut down this weekend so crews can advance the Batiquitos Lagoon double-track project from Avenida Encinas to La Costa Avenue. The work aims to improve reliability and capacity on the LOSSAN corridor, with another closure weekend set for Jan. 24-25. Residents near the tracks are urged to stay alert at crossings.
   

2. CEA implements new solar, battery program for businesses (thecoastnews.com) — Carlsbad businesses now have access to a new Clean Energy Alliance program that installs solar and battery systems with no upfront cost and pays property owners lease income. The Solar Plus Business initiative, serving seven North County cities, aims to boost grid resilience and move the region toward 100% clean energy by 2035. Interested owners can learn more and apply online.
   

3. How Digital Tools Are Reshaping Everyday Life in North County in 2025 (thecoastnews.com) — Carlsbad neighborhood groups are increasingly using digital platforms to share road alerts, beach conditions, and local volunteer opportunities, making it easier for residents to stay informed. Across North County, cities like Encinitas, Oceanside, and Vista are adopting online tools for government services, transportation, and entertainment, while libraries expand digital literacy workshops to help residents keep up with these rapid changes.
   

4. Being a bit of a ‘weirdo' is worth the reward on the other side for Carlsbad wood artist (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Carlsbad residents might recognize local wood artist Mac Hillenbrand, who turned a career-ending allergy into a full-time life crafting intricate ocean-inspired marquetry while caring for his family in town. In this in-depth interview, he traces his path from San Diego skate videos and Oakland warehouse shows to salvaging local wood and transforming it into detailed seascapes that celebrate the ocean’s impact on his life.
   

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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
  • Any Boston Terrier lovers out there?
    I am fostering Hammie, 2 year old neutered male, for Second Chance Dog Rescue. He will be at their adoption event this Saturday, January 10 from 10am… (Nextdoor CBad South)
  • Lost cat.
    Her name is Tara or “T”. She is approximately 7.5 pounds. Please text Liz at (619) 884-9859 if you see her. Thank you. (Nextdoor Poinsettia)
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Carlsbad. Apply here.
  • Regal Cinemas Corporation posted a job opening for Floor Staff - Carlsbad 12- Starting at $17.50/hr in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.

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