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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:

  • New Trader Joe's coming to Forum Carlsbad shopping center
  • Carlsbad police plan Friday night DUI checkpoint at secret location
  • What did Carlsbad leaders reveal in this year's State of the City?

Also on today's calendar: License to Thrill: Kendra Erika's James Bond Concert Experience and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3 New Trader Joe's Stores Planned In San Diego County: Here's Where (patch.com) — Carlsbad-area shoppers will soon see more Trader Joe's options, including a new Encinitas location in the Forum Carlsbad shopping center that expands the popular grocer's reach near the city. Along with additional stores planned in Clairemont and San Marcos, the chain expects to bring its signature products and roughly 20 total locations to San Diego County. Timelines suggest the Clairemont store could open within the next several months.
   

2. DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In Carlsbad (patch.com) — Carlsbad residents should be aware that local police will run a DUI checkpoint Friday night at an undisclosed location in the city, targeting areas with a history of impaired-driving crashes. The operation aims to catch and deter drivers under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or medications, and officials warn that a first DUI can bring steep fines, penalties, and a license suspension.
   

3. Carlsbad honors longtime civic leader at State of the City (thecoastnews.com) — Carlsbad's State of the City address doubled as a heartfelt tribute to longtime councilmember and civic leader Ann Kulchin, who helped shape growth management, libraries, lagoons and more. City leaders also highlighted new parks, traffic and sidewalk upgrades, environmental initiatives, and public safety efforts like e-bike rules and El Camino Real repairs that directly affect daily life in Carlsbad.
   

4. Watermelon wins the heat wave (thecoastnews.com) — Carlsbad Senior Garden members just proved Sugar Baby watermelons can thrive through intense North County heat using a simple drip system and smart watering. The instructor shares step-by-step tips for protecting vegetables during heat waves and invites residents to learn more at classes offered through the Carlsbad Senior Center community garden.
   

5. Aliso Beach becomes latest shoreside community to fight beach erosion (latimes.com subscription) — Carlsbad residents should know that parts of Carlsbad State Beach and the Tamarack parking lot are closed after waves washed away sand and undermined the area. The same storm-driven erosion is also damaging beaches in Laguna, Malibu, and Newport, prompting parking lot closures and safety measures as officials monitor high surf and shifting shorelines.
   

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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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