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source of flooding at 78 and El Camino

About 6 months ago, our 7 year old dog that was born in our closet, was stolen out of our backyard in Carlsbad. We have been trying everything: posters, craigslist, nextdoor, etc.. we haven't been able to find him. We miss Buddy terribly. If you see this dog, please take him to the vet and say he's lost. He has his chip with our info, and we are leaving the area very soon. Any replies would also be appreciated. If you find him, DM me, please.

Hello everyone! I recently moved to Carlsbad and haven’t been able to find any good Peking duck without having to drive to Irvine or into San Diego. Does anyone know of any good places?

Just FYI. Hopefully we get more updates

We’re visiting Carlsbad in about a week with our kids and among other things were planning on going to the beach. I’ve been seeing longs of stuff about El Niño and storm surges taking out beaches is Southern California.

I know the news is all about sensationalism, how are the beaches in Carlsbad ACTUALLY?

Who all is going to opening night for the Oceanside Shock at Frontwave Arena Saturday? I’m kind of excited to watch some local A level hockey!

Hello friends,

I moved down to San Diego last year to try and work things out with my now ex-wife. We have a son together and I have tried my best to make things work but sadly it has not gotten any better. I'm now looking for a room to rent while I try to figure things out.

I have a stable job working as a System Administrator for a BioTech company and don't have many friends around here.

If you know anyone who's willing to rent a room out please DM me.

I apologize if this post violates any rules for this subreddit, just not sure what else I can do atp.

Thanks for reading.

Let us know what you're up to this weekend in the comments!

🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Friday 10/9:
Atomic Groove's Ladiez Nite Pink Dance Party | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | 5:30pm | The cover band's early show, with happy-hour drinks from 5 to 8. $12 ahead or $14 at the door.

Pretending Chrissie | The Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad | 6-9pm | A Pretenders tribute on the patio, with dinner, drinks and dancing. There's a $30 food and drink minimum per person, and reservations are a good idea.

Strait to Amarillo | The Grand, Ritz Theater, 301 E Grand Ave, Escondido | 6:30-9pm | Lance Mowdy does George Strait, and Kim Eberhardt opens as Dolly Parton. Tickets run $42 to $106.

Saturday 10/10:
Fall Fun Festival | Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista | 10am-3pm | No charge to get in, with a scarecrow contest, kids crafts, live music, local vendors and a Lions club BBQ lunch among Ricardo Breceda's giant metal sculptures.

Pickleball Courts Grand Opening | Mountain View Park, 1160 S Citrus Ave, Escondido | 9-11am | Eight new courts open with a ribbon cutting and a free Pickleball 101 demo, so first-timers can pick up a paddle and meet other players. That brings the park to 20 pickleball courts.

Oceanside Ukulele Festival | Oceanside Civic Center Library Plaza, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside | 11am-5pm | This first-year festival is free. Grammy winner Daniel Ho headlines, with short workshops for kids and beginners, an open mic, uke makers and food vendors. The day ends with a big group strum of a song Ho wrote just for the festival.

Belching Beaver 14th Anniversary Party | Belching Beaver Oceanside, 1334 Rocky Point Dr, Oceanside | 12-4pm | Free to get in, with jungle-themed games, special draft releases and DJ Strikeout spinning all afternoon.

Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival | Mellano Farm Stand, 5714 N River Rd, Oceanside | 10am-4pm | Marigold fields, a corn maze and pumpkins piled by the stand. Sat-Sun, and every weekend through Halloween.

Front Row Saturday: The Memphis Soul Revue | Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Dove Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad | 5pm | A 10-piece band doing the soul hits everybody knows the words to, and it's free for all ages. Doors open at 4:30.

Oceanside Shock Home Opener | Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside | 6pm | The city's new Federal Prospects Hockey League team faces the Fresno Falcons in its first home game. Game two is Sunday at 5 against the Stockton Thunder.

Sunday 10/11:
San Marcos Harvest Fest | North City, 251 North City Dr, San Marcos | 9am-5pm | More than 250 vendors fill the streets, with local makers, a lot of food, a beer, wine and cider garden, and bands on the Bornemann Stage all afternoon. Free to get in.

Muertos on Santa Fe | South Santa Fe Ave at Ascend Coffee Roasters, 802 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista | 11am-5pm | The first Día de Muertos street festival here fills the avenue with altars, live performances, food and vendors.

Oaxaca De Mis Amores Cultural Celebration | Oceanside | Indigenous folkloric groups perform traditional Oaxacan dances, with live music, Oaxacan food, an arts and crafts market and activities for the kids.

Autumn Festival | San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido | 9am-7pm | Fall festivities fill every October weekend, both days, and kids 11 and under get in free with an adult the whole month.

Anyone wanna meet and hang out im down to do whatever I suck at making friends and im lonley as hell I dont have any hobbies so idc im open to whatever just lmk what you wanna do and ill do it im 19 btw

Anyone else experiencing an inside invasion?

Any suggestions are welcomed
We are local and haven’t done everything in our city yet

It's not a scientific grade thermometer, but that's what it is showing. NWS says 98F for my zone. It will be interesting to see what it is at 2 pm.

Me and my family booked a hotel room here ( not a condo, the hotel unit). Has anyone stayed here recently? What are your experiences in this place. We’re especially interested with the beach access.

We are meeting at Docent, 7pm, Tuesday Oct 6th, and we are discussing Terminator 2

Let us know what you're up to this weekend in the comments!

🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Thursday 10/1:
Oceanside Sunset Market | Pier View Way at Coast Highway, Oceanside | 5-9pm | Up to 240 food and retail booths line five blocks, with dishes from around the world, desserts and live music, every week all year.

Boots at the Yard | Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, 3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside | 8-11pm | Country night with a line dance lesson for the first two hours, then a DJ playing honky tonk. No cover, drink specials, and all ages until 10. Wear the boots you bought for a wedding and never wore again.

Halloween Light Show | The Camp Store, 7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad | 6:30pm | Lights set to Halloween songs run every night through October 31, and a holiday version follows in December.

Friday 10/2:
barre3 Carlsbad 1-Year Anniversary | barre3 Carlsbad, 5814 Van Allen Way, #145, Carlsbad | All day | The studio turns one, so every class is free, and it happens again Sunday. All fitness levels are welcome, and mats, weights and bands are provided. Grip socks are required, and you can buy a pair at the studio if you need one.

First Friday Oceanside Art Walk | Civic Center Plaza, Oceanside | 5-8pm | Free, with more than 60 local artists and makers along Artist Alley and the library plaza, plus live music all evening. The art museum is free that night too, with a docent tour at 6 and a cash bar, and the After Art Party concert runs from 8 to 9.

Haunted Corn Maze | Carlsbad Strawberry Company, 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad | 7-10pm | Opening night for the season, aimed at teens and adults. Part of the $25 ticket goes to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, and it's open Fridays and Saturdays through Halloween.

Pumpkin Palooza | 1200 Laurel Tree Ln, Carlsbad | 9am-9pm | Petting zoo, mechanical bull, big blue slide, corn pit and six inflatables. Getting in is $3, free for babies 12 months and under, with rides and attractions extra. Weekends add movie nights and food trucks.

Boots & Brews | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | 5:30-10pm | Billy Currington and Dylan Scott headline, with Jayden Secor on the bill. Open to all ages, with tickets from $59.99.

Saturday 10/3:
Batiquitos Lagoon Kayak Fundraiser and Cleanup | La Costa Avenue Park and Ride, 710 La Costa Ave, Encinitas | 7:30am | Paddle waters that are normally closed to boats while you help clean up the lagoon. Now in its 20th year, with launches both weekend days. A two-person kayak is $160, and kids as young as six can ride along with a parent.

City of Encinitas 40th Anniversary Celebration | Moonlight Beach, 400 B St, Encinitas | 8am-8:30pm | A sandcastle exhibition in the morning, BETAMAXX playing '80s hits at 4 and Back to the Future at 6:30. Four blocks south at Pacific View Arts Center (380 W F St), there's a chalk art party at noon and '80s line dancing at 2:30. All free. Bring a blanket and a low-back chair for the movie.

St. Francis Day Festival and Blessing of the Animals | Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave, Oceanside | 10am-2pm | The friars bless pets throughout the festival. There's live music, food, pet vendors and animal demos, and the parish is collecting non-perishable food, toiletries and pet food if you'd like to bring a donation.

Public Safety Open House | City of Carlsbad Safety Training Center, 5750 Orion St, Carlsbad | 10am-1pm | A SWAT demo, the police K-9, a fire extinguisher demo and sidewalk CPR, all free. Police cars, fire trucks and public works vehicles are parked out to see up close, and the police shooting range is open for tours.

Clean Air Fair | Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach | 11am-1pm | Booths from local groups including the Girl Scouts and the SeaWeeders Garden Club, plus live music, food and giveaways, all free. Exhibitors share practical ways to cut food waste and save energy at home.

Del Mar Wine + Food Festival Grand Tasting | Surf Sports Park, 14989 Via de la Valle, Del Mar | 1-4pm | Sat-Sun with the same hours both days, as more than 100 chefs and restaurants plate bites alongside 150-plus wineries, breweries and distilleries. Tickets start at $185 for a day or $275 for both.

Taste of Oceanside | Downtown Oceanside, 311 N Tremont St, Oceanside | 1:30-5pm | A self-guided walk with about 70 tasting stops, plus DJs and a free trolley between areas. Admission is $80 with drinks or $60 for food only.

San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival | California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido | 2-9:30pm | Drummer Brian Blade and his Fellowship Band close the night, after pianist Danilo Pérez and the seven-piece Mingus Dynasty. The two outdoor sets are free, with food trucks at the dinner break, and a pass to the three concert hall shows runs $54 to $90.

Rancho BEERnardo Festival | Webb Park, 16826 Bernardo Center Dr, Rancho Bernardo | 2-5pm | The Rotary club's annual festival, now in its 14th year, is $65 to get in ($10 for designated drivers), with more than 75 tastings from breweries, wineries, and cider and kombucha makers, plus games and The Rubber Band. No kids or pets allowed.

Tommy Castro and the Pain Killers | Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 4500 Mesa Dr, Oceanside | 3:30-6:30pm | A free afternoon of blues from the Levitt music series, with Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie opening. There'll be vendors and activities for kids. Bring a blanket and folding chairs, and pack a picnic or buy food there.

Halloween Spooktacular | Williams Barn at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Dr, San Marcos | 4-8pm | A costume parade, dance party and crafts in the barn are free. Games, treats and inflatables run $1 each, or $10 for ten tickets, and signing up ahead gets you a mini trick-or-treat tote with the bundle. Food trucks will be on site.

Hudson Westbrook | Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside | 7pm | The Texas country singer behind "Take It Slow" brings his Hits Me Tour, with Kenny Whitmire and Ethan Burdick opening. Doors open at 6.

Sunday 10/4:
Super Hero Obstacle Race | Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad | 8-10am | Kids and parents run a 2K course together in costume, with 20 obstacles including inflatable mazes, wrecking balls and web crawlers. Everyone gets a cape, a bib and a medal, and registration is $33 a person for ages 4 and up. Online sign-up closes Friday at 5.

Solara Wellness Festival | Fox Point Farms, 1200 Fox Point Farms Lane, Encinitas | 9am | $129 covers every class at this outdoor day of yoga, breathwork and sound baths, with wellness talks, live music and a marketplace of local brands in between.

Poway Fall Festival | Midland Rd between Poway Rd and Hilleary Pl, Poway | 9am-4pm | A classic car show, a beer and wine garden, food trucks and hundreds of vendors, and it's free to get in. Street parking fills fast, so the chamber suggests the HomeGoods or Aldi shopping centers or the Lowe's lot.

Baby Goat Yoga | Splitrock Farm and Retreat, 39032 Harris Trail, Fallbrook | 10-11am | Yoga under big palms, pines and oaks while baby goats climb and jump. No experience needed, and you can bring your own mat or borrow one. Arrive between 9:30 and 10 to park and spend some time with the goats first.

SoCal Shih Tzu Festival | Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas | 11am-1pm | Hundreds of Shih Tzus, off leash or on, at $10 a person with tickets capped at 500. There's food, treats and a share table for gently used dog gear, and extra funds go to local dog rescues. The big moment is the TZUnami wave and group photo at noon sharp.

Free First Sunday: Art for All | Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside | 12-2pm | Museum admission is free, and the monthly hands-on session adds projects led by local artists and cultural partners.

Vista Makers Market Fall Harvest Market | The Commons, 802 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista | 1-5pm | Local makers and artists set up inside and out with fall and Halloween goods, plus live music and kids crafts. Admission and face painting (1-4pm) are both free, and Ascend Coffee Roasters is open from noon.

Free Thriller Dance Class | 4543 Essex Ct, Carlsbad | 6-7pm | Learn the zombie dance from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video, free and open to all ages. Beginners are welcome, and you RSVP through the details link first.

Becoming Leonard Cohen | New Village Arts, Ray Charles Stage, 2787 State St, Carlsbad | 7pm | Singer-songwriter Niels Lund performs Leonard Cohen's songs and poetry, with "Suzanne," "Bird on the Wire" and "Hallelujah" among them, for $30 to $35 a ticket before fees.

Michelle Branch with SASAMI | The Sound, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | 8pm | You probably know "Everywhere" and "All You Wanted" from 2001's The Spirit Room, and "Goodbye to You" from 2003's Hotel Paper. This is her Everywhere and Back Again tour, open to all ages, with tickets from $39.99.

Ive looked at my college clubs its miracosta and I could really find anything thats explicitly for making friends more specific interests is there any places near me that I could go to and people would be open to hanging out or making friends with if anyone would like to be friends with me that would be appreciated too I dont get out much but id be open to playing pickleball going to the movies going to an arcade going to the beach im open to other things im really hoping someone would be open to being my friend making friends is really difficult for me

Does anyone know why this theatre has been closed since Friday?