📰 News Highlights

🛻 Carlsbad City Council to Vote on Vehicle Sleeping Ordinance

Carlsbad is proposing a new ordinance to prevent sleeping in vehicles on city streets. Compassionate enforcement is key: officers must first offer shelter and services before issuing citations.
📈 Point-in-Time data shows a doubling of people living in vehicles downtown this past year.
👮‍♀️ The Homeless Outreach Team will offer support and public education before the law takes effect.
🔗 Read more from the City of Carlsbad here.

🍔 NEW: Culinary Dropout Crashes Del Mar!

📍 Del Mar Highlands Town Center | Opens April 30, 2025

The comfort food rebel brand is bringing Detroit-style pizza, espresso martinis, and live music daily to its first California location.
💥 8,000 sq ft of food, cocktails & rock ‘n’ roll vibes? Count us in.

🎟️ Reservations coming soon on OpenTable
🌐 culinarydropout.com

🏥 Scripps Health is Expanding in San Marcos

Big news: A new ambulatory care center + 200–250 bed hospital is coming to San Marcos.
🩺 Primary care, outpatient surgery, and inpatient services planned.
📅 Construction starts soon — stay tuned for updates!

🏙️ This is a huge step toward making San Marcos a regional healthcare hub!

Local Brews, Eats and Coffee Shops ❤️ 

🍻 Brewery of the Month: Eppig Brewing

USD alum Stephanie Eppig’s brewery delivers bold beers and good vibes.
📍 Vista Tasting Room & Point Loma Biergarten
🎉 Don’t miss Frühlingsfest 2025 | April 19–27
🎶 German tunes, Festbier, and springtime celebrations await!

🍻 Eppig Brewing has the full beer list, event calendar, and more on their site!

☕️ Coffee Shop of the Month: Pannikin Coffee & Tea

A North County icon in Leucadia. 🌴
🌞 Cozy patio, exotic teas, amazing pastries — and weekend live music!
🫖 Try their pour-over or famous French press. It’s a vibe.

🌐 Visit Pannikin’s Website for their menu, tea offerings, and more cozy vibes.

🍴 Restaurant of the Month: Valle – Oceanside

👨‍🍳 Michelin-starred Chef Roberto Alcocer brings Baja-inspired flavor with coastal charm.
🔥 Highlights: Charred Onion Tarte, Borrego, Betabel
🍽️ Chef’s Table = unforgettable experience!

Want to book a spot at the Chef’s Table or see their tasting menu? Visit Valle’s website here

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