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  • Why were federal immigration agents gathered at a Carlsbad library?
  • What Carlsbad police found after a simple red-light traffic stop.
  • See which Carlsbad students and academy cadet just earned top honors.

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

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  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 68, low: 58.
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📰 News we're reading

1. Carlsbad Council requests report on immigration enforcement (inewsource.org) — Carlsbad’s City Council has asked the police chief for a detailed report on why federal immigration agents were gathered at the Dove Lane city library parking lot, after residents raised concerns about enforcement on city property. The report, expected early next year, will clarify what happened, how it aligns with California’s sanctuary laws, and what role—if any—the city plays in federal immigration actions.
   

2. Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics and Weapons Seizure; Two Arrested (crimevoice.com) — Carlsbad police recently arrested two people after a traffic stop for running a red light led to the discovery of suspected drugs, paraphernalia, and several weapons, including a realistic-looking airsoft rifle. Both the probationer driver and a passenger with a warrant were booked on drug-related charges, and police released video of the incident for public viewing.
   

3. Who's News: 12/26/25 (thecoastnews.com) — Carlsbad students are highlighted for making the dean’s list at Belmont University, and Carlsbad-based Army and Navy Academy is celebrating Cadet Cohen Lu for presenting AI research at a major San Diego conference. The roundup also spotlights nearby North County schools and nonprofits supporting food security, menstrual equity, and holiday giving, underscoring how local youth and institutions are contributing across the region.
   

4. Poll: Mission Bay climbs in our weekly boys basketball rankings (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Carlsbad High’s boys basketball team earned votes in the latest San Diego Union-Tribune county rankings, landing just outside the top 10 with a 5-6 record. The poll, decided by 18 regional voters, is led by Santa Fe Christian and Francis Parker but shows Carlsbad is still on the wider competitive radar.
   

5. Year in Review: Trash fees, Lake Hodges among the hot topics in Rancho Bernardo in 2025 (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Carlsbad figured into a year of big civic debates and activism nearby, including countywide political rallies that also took place in the city. Rancho Bernardo residents grappled with new trash fees, added sports fields, and concerns over Lake Hodges’ low water level and wildfire risk. The story highlights how regional decisions on utilities, parks, and protests ripple into neighboring communities like Carlsbad.
   

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