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Good morning Encinitas! 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:

  • Encinitas Chamber recruiting wellness exhibitors for free November health expo
  • Why is Encinitas moving its homeless shelter beds 30 miles away?
  • How will the new Vulcan Avenue path change your daily walk?

Also on today's calendar: Shawn James - Flew Too Close To The Sun Tour and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid, temps: high: 75, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Encinitas Chamber Seeks Exhibitors For New Healthy Living Expo (patch.com) — Encinitas residents are invited to a free Healthy Living Expo on November 7 at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center, where local wellness businesses and health providers will showcase services. The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking sponsors and exhibitors, with plans for fitness classes, workshops, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities throughout the morning.
   

2. Encinitas to change its homeless shelter provider, opting for National City venue (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Encinitas is preparing to end its shared homeless shelter arrangement in Vista and instead reserve up to 12 beds at San Diego Rescue Mission's Lighthouse facility in National City, cutting projected annual costs significantly. City staff will draft a contract for an October 14 council vote, as officials weigh lower expenses against concerns over the 30‑day stay limit and 30‑mile distance for local unhoused residents.
   

3. Encinitas planners advance Vulcan pedestrian path near railroad tracks (thecoastnews.com) — Encinitas is moving a 1.23‑mile Vulcan Avenue pedestrian path closer to reality, with the Planning Commission approving key design and coastal permits, though funding still awaits City Council action. The decomposed granite walkway would run from Leucadia Boulevard toward La Costa Avenue, remain ADA-compliant, preserve parking and trees, and connect with existing paths near the Triton apartments.
   

4. Berhane Woldemicael killed in pedestrian crash on Interstate 5 (newsline.com) — A 73‑year‑old San Diego man was killed in Encinitas after he left his car to help others at a multi‑vehicle crash on northbound I‑5 near Leucadia Boulevard. He was struck by a passing vehicle around 3:05 a.m. on September 12, and investigators are still determining full details as safety experts stress the dangers pedestrians face at highway crash scenes.
   

5. Primary Care Caught Patient's Heart Disease Before Symptoms Surfaced (ucsd.edu) — A UC San Diego Health primary care doctor in Encinitas used a coronary calcium score test to uncover a local patient's severe, symptom-free heart disease before it caused a heart attack. The story underscores how ongoing primary care, family history review, and newer screening guidelines can help Encinitas residents catch hidden cardiac risks early and access life-saving treatment.
   

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