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Coyote Bar & Grill: Music Calendar 🎶 |
🗓 Monday, September 7, 2026 - Jukebox Junkies playing Rock from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM 🗓 Monday, September 7, 2026 - Karaoke with Julie playing Karaoke from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🗓 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Jimmy and Enrique playing Latin, Percussion, Instrumental from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🗓 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - The Smokin’ Ocotillos playing 70’s Rock, Country Rock and Southern Rock from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🗓 Thursday, September 10, 2026 - Seaside Ramblers playing Classic Rock from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🗓 Friday, September 11, 2026 - 80’s Jukebox playing Ultimate 80’s Hits from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🗓 Saturday, September 12, 2026 - The Katiotic playing 70’s, 80’s & 90’s, Classic Rock, Alternative, and Country from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM 🗓 Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Platinum Vibe Band playing Dance Covers from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🗓 Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13, 2026 - DJ Leonidis from 10:00 PM - 1:30 AM 🗓 Sunday, September 13, 2026 - The Buckley’s playing Classic Rock from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM 🗓 Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Len Rainey & The Midnight Players playing Blues from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 🔎 Details: Coyote Bar & Grill is a lively Carlsbad Village hotspot known for its casual beach-town atmosphere, hearty American and Tex-Mex favorites, and extensive cocktail menu. It's especially popular for its outdoor patio, fire pits, and nightly live music that keeps locals and visitors coming back. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, happy hour, or a night of dancing, Coyote offers one of the most energetic dining and nightlife experiences in downtown Carlsbad. 🍽 Menu | Weekend Brunch |
Le Papagayo: Live Music 🎶 |
🗓 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Clay Cotton playing Americana from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 🗓 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Fercho playing Salsa from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 🗓 Thursday, September 10, 2026 - Chris Torres playing Singer Song-Writer from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 🗓 Friday, September 11, 2026 - Darion Good Vibes playing Looping Guitar from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🗓 Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Briana Grace Duo playing Top 40 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: 1002 North Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 🔎 Details: Le Papagayo features unplugged live music every night, ranging across genres like blues, folk, jazz, rock, island groove, pop, soul, Motown, and salsa. The setting is relaxed yet vibrant—think art-gallery vibe, indoor and outdoor seating, and a cozy atmosphere where diners can enjoy music along with their meals. 🍽 Menus: Dinner | Drinks |
Baba Coffeehouse: Live Jazz at Nido d'Amore ☕ |
📅 Date: Every Friday Night 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 🎟️ Admission: FREE 📄 Details: Baba Coffee's lounge, nido d’amore, hosts live jazz by @thesotosix every Friday night along with guest chefs. Have dinner with "James Beard Award" recipient and Winner of Chopped 2020, Celebrity Chef, @elizathechef | Follow @thesotosix on Instagram |
Weekly State Street Farmers' Market 🥕 |
🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM ‑ 7:00 PM 📍 Location: 2907 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 🔎 Details: The weekly State Street Farmers’ Market showcases local farmers, artisans, and food vendors offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and a community atmosphere where neighbors come together to shop, eat, and connect. |
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Carlsbad’s iconic beaches are facing challenges of upkeep and jurisdiction, as illustrated by an aging welcome sign at Robert C. Frazee State Beach and ongoing erosion at Tamarack State Beach.
Most of Carlsbad’s coastline is under state, not city, control, limiting what local officials—like City Manager Geoff Patnoe—can do to address issues such as crumbling signs and coastal erosion.
While State Parks is responsible for most repairs and maintenance, the city remains in close contact to offer support where possible and is keeping residents informed amid calls for action. New, more durable signs are in the works for the coming years. |
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Carlsbad’s fame as a tourist destination began with the discovery of mineral springs in 1882, sparking the creation of the community’s first hotel in 1887.
Though that hotel was lost to fire, the grand California-Carlsbad Mineral Springs Hotel & Spa opened in 1930, drawing celebrities like Greta Garbo, Bing Crosby, and John Wayne.
Known for its Spanish Revival elegance, mineral baths, and legendary “Weeping Eucalyptus Tree,” the hotel became a hub for Hollywood stars, sports teams, and health-seekers. Adapted over time—from wartime lodging to a retirement home—the original building was demolished in 1996, but its legacy remains an enduring part of Carlsbad history. |
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Carlsbad High School in California went into lockdown Thursday morning after receiving a threatening phone call, prompting swift action from Principal Julie Redfield and the Carlsbad Police Department. Students and staff remained safe throughout the incident as officers conducted a thorough search of the campus. Parents were advised to stay away while authorities ensured there was no active threat.
Students were later released on a rolling basis, and after-school activities continued as planned. Police believe the threat was unsubstantiated and are investigating the source of the call. |
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🛑 Urgent: Rising Impersonation and Cash Delivery Scams, Massive Data Leak on Dark Web, and Hijacked Claude Accounts 🛑 |
Authorities in Carlsbad are warning older adults about a surge in scams where fraudsters pose as officials and demand large sums of cash be mailed in creative ways, like hiding money in books or packages.
While detectives, along with the U.S. Postal Service and UPS, have managed to recover some funds, most victims face little chance of getting their money back.
Residents are urged to ignore unexpected calls, texts, or emails, avoid clicking suspicious links, and never send cash, gift cards, or cryptocurrency to strangers. The city encourages talking openly with loved ones to help everyone recognize and avoid these urgent, high-pressure scams. |
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A new dark web marketplace called Nexus is reportedly selling a massive trove of stolen personal data, including over 153 million driver’s licenses, 10 million ID cards, 3 million travel documents, and hundreds of thousands of medical records—some tied to marijuana dispensaries.
The leak, which may be linked to identity verification provider IDScan.net, has prompted an FBI investigation and raised alarms about the growing risks of uploading personal documents for age or identity checks online. Security experts warn that criminals thrive on access to detailed, high-resolution scans of documents, making every shared ID a potential liability if a platform is breached.
This incident highlights the need to scrutinize why companies request identity documents and what safeguards they provide, reminding us that privacy trade-offs can have long-lasting consequences. |
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Anthropic has alerted users that cybercriminals are hijacking Claude accounts using infostealer malware, not by stealing passwords or bypassing two-factor authentication, but by grabbing browser sessions from victims’ computers.
With stolen session cookies, attackers can freely access Claude accounts, rack up usage, and potentially incur charges—especially if features like auto-reload are enabled.
In response, Anthropic is signing out affected users, removing stored payment methods, and refunding unauthorized charges. While there’s no evidence the malware originated from Claude itself, users are urged to scan their devices for malware and bolster security before restoring account access. |
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🥪 Carlsbad Cravings🥤 |
Little Kiki Katsu & More has brought an elevated taste of Japanese comfort food to Madison Street in Carlsbad Village.
This intimate eatery transforms the beloved katsu—meat or seafood coated in panko and fried until golden—into a culinary event using premium ingredients and Japanese craftsmanship.
Signature dishes include dry-aged Berkshire Kurobuta pork tonkatsu, Jidori chicken katsu, seafood options, and interactive gyu-katsu featuring ribeye or A5 Wagyu served with a hot stone at your table.
Diners will also find standout starters like Jidori chicken karaage, yellowtail crudo, and house-made gyoza, along with house-baked katsu sandos for lunch and desserts such as matcha crème brûlée.
The space is cozy, modern, and playful, seating just 25–30 guests, so reservations are highly recommended for this new Carlsbad gem. Read More... |
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