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Spotted on the Encinitas calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How to get into November's "Vampires Surf" night in Encinitas
  • Why Encinitas school‑area ICE footage is in a new campaign ad
  • Encinitas teacher tapped to represent California on national education stage

Also on today's calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Rachel, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jaleesa Vincent Is Dropping A Movie With Caity Simmers And Frankie Harrer (stabmag.com) — Encinitas surf and film fans can catch the new movie "Vampires Surf" at La Paloma on November 13, with tickets reserved at a pre‑party that evening at Sun Bum's Coast Highway HQ. The film blends offbeat storytelling with performances by standout surfers like Caity Simmers and Frankie Harrer, giving locals a chance to see a global premiere stop right in town.
   

• A crack in Lurie's political armor (newsbreak.com) — Encinitas briefly appears in a new digital ad showing federal agents arresting a parent near a local elementary school, part of a hard‑hitting immigration spot in a Southern California House race. The broader piece focuses on San Francisco politics, Hollywood's fight with Big Tech, and statewide campaign maneuvering, but the Encinitas footage underscores how national immigration debates are being localized in nearby swing districts.
   

• 2027 CA Teachers of the Year Announced (ca.gov) — An Encinitas Union School District teacher at La Costa Heights Elementary has been named one of California's 2027 Teachers of the Year and will represent the state in the national competition. The announcement highlights five top educators statewide and four additional finalists, including several from San Diego County. It also explains how county offices and the state select honorees each year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Flecha Cantina: A North County Option for Your Next Mexican Dinner —Marney Dornan Read on Patch
  • Do you have any idea what to bring to a party for someone who is 90 and has everything?
    I am only a mere 80 year old and have no idea. LOL (Nextdoor Leucadia)
  • Dog found in Rancho Santa Fe.
    Border collie mix, blue collar, no tag or identification. (Nextdoor North Village Park/Creek)
  • Solar Turbines Incorporated posted a job opening for Electronic Assembler in Encinitas. Apply here.
  • Teledyne posted a job opening for Electro-Mechanical Assembler in Encinitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Encinitas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solana Beach

Rancho Santa Fe

  • Rancho Santa Fe Foundation President and CEO Ben Moraga named Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club opening 2026–2027 grant applications (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • Tequila Brands Bartenders Say Are Worth The Upgrade (tastingtable.com)

Carlsbad

  • Red Cross Urges Carlsbad Residents To Donate Blood This Fall (patch.com)

Ok Encinitas! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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