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Hey Carlsbad, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Revelyst Golf Technology headquarters, a new psychiatric facility, and Motors 4 Music + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Shaping the future of golf: Revelyst Golf Technology announced a global headquarters in Carlsbad, set to open spring 2026, with showrooms, a simulator studio, and content space, signaling continued investment in golf tech and community — get all the details.

County-funded behavioral health expansion: Tri-City Medical Center’s new 16-bed psychiatric facility opened recently near Carlsbad, offering 24-hour inpatient care for adults and easing ER strain, with partners expecting to serve hundreds each year — read the full story.

Spotlight on local artists: Art Gallery Month is underway across San Diego County, as 13 independent galleries present themed shows and events throughout March. From Carlsbad, plan visits by each gallery’s posted hours — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Connect at Carlsbad’s free park yoga
• Children read to therapy dogs
• Read to certified therapy dogs

🫶 We got your back

Lunch plans, solved: When midday hunger threatens productivity, On a Roll Sandwich Shoppe comes through with stacked, made-to-order sandwiches, legit soups, and that cozy locals-know vibe. Hearty combos mean you glide back to your to-dos minus the hanger… satisfying, quick, and reliably tasty.

Make a day of it: When your household can’t agree, Alga Norte Community Park has range: a skate park, roomy dog areas, ball fields, a splashy aquatic center, and shaded picnic spots. An easy, low-stress option for Carlsbad locals who want fresh air without overthinking the plan.

Birthday gift hero: Because last-minute birthday panic is real, Geppetto’s Toys at The Forum stocks creative games, puzzles, plush, and those “how-is-this-so-cool?” STEM kits, plus friendly humans who’ll guide you and wrap it fast. Your neighborhood shortcut to instant kid-smiles, minus the meltdown.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

☕ Coffee with Deputies @ Target (Encinitas) | Thursday (3/12) at 9:00 AM – Skip the crime podcasts and meet the real deal over coffee at Target Encinitas. North Coastal Station’s command staff, deputies, crime prevention folks, and senior volunteers will be there for easy conversation, questions, and neighborhood chatter, no ticket book, just caffeine and common sense.

🥕 Cardiff Farmer Market @ Mira Costa College (Oceanside) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – This curated farmers market in Cardiff brings peak produce, fresh bread, and ocean-breeze people-watching. Swing by Saturday morning, grab coffee, chat with growers, and pretend you only came for greens, not the pastries, flowers, and that jar of life-changing salsa.

🥋 Women’s BJJ Gi Seminar & Open Mat @ San Diego Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy (San Marcos) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Trade brunch gossip for grips at a free women’s Jiu-Jitsu gi seminar and open mat with San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Alliance Carlsbad. Learn a few chokes, laugh a lot, and roll for a cause benefiting The Groundwork Foundation. Plenty of camaraderie.

🐾 Adoption Event @ Petco (Encinitas) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re ready for a new couch companion or just need some feel-good puppy therapy, Oceanside’s adoption roundup happens every Saturday at the Petco on Vista Way. Adopt, foster, visit, or volunteer, then celebrate with tacos, a long walk, and a smugly happy heart.

🚗 Motors 4 Music @ San Marcos High School | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – This hometown car show doubles as quality time, pairing gleaming classics and modern rides with live tunes from the San Marcos High band, coffee, donuts, and food trucks. Spectators are free, the trophies are custom, and entries and appetites fund the Bands and Color Guard.

🍇 Kathryn the Grape @ North County Mall (Escondido) | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Kathryn the Grape brings a free, all-ages, sing-along Sunday set to Center Court on Level 1, perfect for wiggly kids and patient grownups. They dance, you caffeinate, everyone wins. Weekly, easy, and indoors, so no sunscreen negotiations, just smiles, claps, and a solid nap afterward.

🧓 Senior Expo @ California Center for the Arts (Escondido) | Tuesday (3/17) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a tune-up for you and the to-do list. This free Senior Expo at California Center for the Arts packs resources, health screenings, drawings, and refreshments under one roof, so you get answers, snag swag, and call it a win. Pre-register to skip lines.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Carlsbad report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 68°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 2%

Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%

Patchy fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

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