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Good morning Encinitas! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- What Encinitas neighbors should know about the Torrey Crest subdivision approval.
Also on today's calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Encinitas planners OK final map for Torrey Crest subdivison (thecoastnews.com) — Encinitas residents near Oak Crest Middle School will see the Torrey Crest subdivision move forward after the Planning Commission unanimously approved its final map. The 6.5-acre project includes 27 market-rate homes and three very-low-income units, with officials stressing that construction concerns like noise and dust should be reported to on-site inspectors for enforcement.
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📸 Around Encinitas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Encinitas
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★ Featured events ★
- in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals →
MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Encinitas
9:00 am - Fallbrook Wine Fest →
Daily Blooms Farm, 40055 Ross Road, Fallbrook 92028,
12:00 pm - Free Kids Pumpkin Decorating & Art Project →
Oak Crest Middle School, 675 Balour Dr, Encinitas
10:00 am - Svetlana Smolina, Classical Pianist →
Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N Main Ave, Fallbrook
2:00 pm - Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe →
Rancho Santa Fe
6:30 pm - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- The Wallflowers →
Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
8:00 pm - Beginner Italian for Adults in Encinitas, Friday Evenings →
170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas
6:00 pm - Beginner Italian for Adults, Friday Evenings in Encinitas →
San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas
6:00 pm - The Wallflowers →
Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
9:00 pm - Wayward Sons →
Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
8:00 pm - Blessing of the Animals Community Event →
San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas
2:00 pm - Mastodon - with special guests Defheaven and Alcest →
The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
7:00 pm - Dinosaur Jr. - Fall Tour 2026 with special guest Stef Chura →
Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
7:30 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
📣 Encinitas Shout Outs!
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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
- IGUANA.
Hi folks, there's an iguana in our backyard. He's now on top of a tree. Let me know if it's yours! He's had some apples from our tree so he's happy… (Nextdoor Encinitas Estates) - Update: Pet Reunited
Tommy, a dog who went missing in Encinitas, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 12 hours, 2 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Leucadia)
- DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS posted a job opening for Shipfitter - Manufacturing in Encinitas. Apply here.
- Rubio's Coastal Grill posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Encinitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Encinitas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Solana Beach
- Solana Beach-based Pumpkins for Good supports seniors in need (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Autumn Concert Series: Irina Bessonova (kpbs.org)
- TailoredSpace Names Garth Harris to the Role of Chief Operations Officer (citybiz.co)
Rancho Santa Fe
- 6113 El TordoCovenant, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (mansionglobal.com)
- Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club opening 2026–2027 grant applications (sandiegouniontribune.com)
San Diego
- Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of San Diego County (patch.com)
- San Diego Chef Wanted In Iowa Kidnapping Case Arrested After 14 Years On The Run (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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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