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This Weekend in North County…

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

🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Thursday 4/23:

🌊 Surf Night Sessions | Temaki Bar, Encinitas | Thu, Apr 23, 7–9pm | Temaki Bar kicks off a new Thursday-night series with surf clips, a live DJ, Solento Tequila cocktails, and a special hand roll and cut roll menu. The night also includes giveaways and a giveback element tied to Surfrider Foundation and the Rob Machado Foundation.

🎸 Iam Tongi Live at Belly Up | 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | Thu, Apr 23, 8–10:30pm (doors 7pm) | Belly Up welcomes American Idol standout Iam Tongi for a live show with opener Claire Wright, filling the Solana Beach room with full‑band vocals and a big‑stage sound in a small‑venue setting.

Friday 4/24:

🌅 Friday Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms | The Lawn @ Fox Point Farms, Encinitas | Fridays, 5–8pm | A weekly golden-hour hang with live local music, farm food, drink specials, and room to spread out on the lawn. Expect tractor-train tours, cornhole, giant Jenga, and a steady sunset crowd as the week winds down.

🎸 Sunset Rock & Dance Night at The Surf Club | 211 Mission Ave, Oceanside | Fri, Apr 24, 6–9pm | The Smokin’ Ocotillos take over the rooftop with classic, southern, and country rock built for a Friday night crowd. Come for the live set, stay for the danceable stretch as the sun drops over downtown Oceanside.

🔮 Tarot & Wine Workshop at GOODONYA | GOODONYA Market + Wine Shop, Encinitas | Fri, Apr 24, 6–9pm | Tarot Vin brings a 21+ wine tasting with four pours, tarot and astrology basics, wine-and-card pairings, and personal readings. Limited spots, $55, and a moody Encinitas setup for anyone into wine with a side of mystic.

🍦 Handel’s Ice Cream Fundraiser for Carlsbad High School | 2825 State St, Carlsbad | Fri, Apr 24, 4–7pm | Swing by Handel’s for a giveback night with 20% of proceeds supporting Carlsbad High School ASB. A simple Carlsbad scoop stop with a local-school payoff.

Saturday 4/25:

🌸 Encinitas Spring Street Fair | Encinitas (Highway 101) | Sat–Sun, Apr 25–26, until 5pm | A lively springtime street fair featuring 400+ vendors, live music, local art, food, a craft beer garden, and family-friendly activities stretching along historic Coast Hwy 101.

🧘 ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Del Mar x REVEL Fit Club | 12843 El Camino Real, Suite 101, San Diego | Sat, Apr 25, 8–10am | Vuori Del Mar hosts an in-store HIIT/bodyweight session with REVEL Fit Club, then rolls into shopping and refreshments. Bring a mat, book a spot, and start the Saturday with a sweat session and a little retail.

🥊 Free UFC Watch Party | Enzo’s BBQ Ale House, Encinitas | Sat, Apr 25, 4–8pm | Fight Friends is setting up a no-cover UFC watch party at Enzo’s, with TVs everywhere, food, drink specials, and a crowd for the main card. Pull up at 4, find the Fight Friends table, and settle in for fight-night energy in Encinitas.

🎶 Bodega Nights: An Evening of Live Music & Local Art | Bodega Market, Oceanside | Sat, Apr 25, 6–8pm | Bodega Market turns into a listening lounge for a Tiny Desk-style night with Kahlil Nash, blending Funk, Rock, and R&B with local art on the side. Free entry, first 10 guests get a juice shot, and the menu offers matcha, juices, sandwiches, and pastries.

🥃 Complimentary Sips at HWC with Telson Tequila | Holiday Wine Cellar, 302 W Mission Ave, Escondido | Sat, Apr 25, 1–4pm | Holiday Wine Cellar hosts an educational tequila tasting with Telson, plus a sip-and-shop setup in Escondido. 21+ only and a low-key afternoon built around tasting and browsing.

🤼 SoCal Pro Wrestling | CoLab Public House, Vista | Sat, Apr 25, 7–9pm | Live wrestling comes to Vista with a full card, doors at 6, and first-come, first-served seating. Tickets are $25 presale or $30 at the door, and kids under 12 get in free.

🚶 One Small Step Walks x Somatelligence | Oceanside Municipal Pier | Sat, Apr 25, 9–10:30am | A low-key community walk with movement, fresh air, and good company. No pace goals, no pressure, just a simple morning loop by the pier.

Sunday 4/26:

🧘 Yoga Class + Beach Clean Up | YogaSix Solana Beach, 437 Highway 101 #401, Solana Beach | Sun, Apr 26, 1–3pm | A free all-levels yoga class with Christina Murphy followed by a beach clean-up at Fletcher Cove with Surfrider Foundation. Stretch first, then head to the coast to pitch in for Earth Day.

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u/CarlsbadScoop — 8 hours ago
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Orthodontist for kids

I’m looking for reviews and feedback on orthodontic care in Carlsbad - specifically for Dr. Taylor (Carlsbad Village Orthodontics), Dr. Wiles, and Dr. Hurst. I’m planning to schedule an appointment for my kid and would really appreciate hearing about your experiences.

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u/Crazy-Complex-2508 — 12 hours ago
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Obgyn and Delivery Reccs

Hi everyone,

I just found out I’m pregnant (still very early, and also slightly in disbelief 😅). This is my first pregnancy, so I’m trying to figure out where to start and would really appreciate some local advice.

- I’m new to the Oceanside area and looking for:

OB/GYN recommendations (ideally someone who’s patient, responsive). I need to call and set up my first appointment.

- Hospitals you delivered at (Scripps La Jolla, Tri-City, Palomar, etc.) — how was your experience?

-Anything you wish you knew when choosing your OB or hospital.

I’d love to hear both positive and negative experiences — bedside manner, wait times, how easy it is to get appointments, how delivery went, etc.

I have an Aetna PPO plan so I have some flexibility in choosing the provider.

Thank you so much in advance! 🙏

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u/OkExit5594 — 6 days ago
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Mysore Masala Dosa

Extra spicy extra yummy. Hyderabad Cafe Carlsbad CA.

u/djcampers — 5 days ago
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Where to meet people

I, 28F, currently live in Carlsbad, and have lived in North County just about my entire life. Although recently I have been contemplating moving south just for the social scene. I’m at a stage where I feel like a lot of my good friends are getting married and/or moved away, and I’m still single. I am finding it difficult to meet new people in North County.

I do commute to work in central San Diego, and it really seems like North Park is the place to be. So I’m thinking about moving down there, but worried that I might be in the same situation (finding it difficult to make friends) I love the laid-back vibe of Carlsbad, and i feel as if North Park is quite the opposite. Thoughts??

I’m really looking to make some nice friend group, but also find a man that I can see a future with.

Also, any suggestions on making friends (north county or San Diego) or meeting other singles. I have seen people recommend Meet Up, although recently I have seen so many paywalls on the app, and it’s hard to tell if people are actually signed up.

I would love to join a walking group. Some of my other interests are, grabbing a coffee or a glass of wine, trying new restaurants, board games, the beach, Pilates/ other work out classes. Also interested in joining a dance studio (although I am trying to find one that has a nice adult community).

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u/see-me-at-sunset — 10 days ago
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Bait-and-switch on phone call, then called “rude” for asking about wait times at the store. Is this what a billion-dollar company calls customer service?

Post to: r/Spectrum | Cross-post to: r/consumerrights*,* r/mildlyinfuriating*,* r/Carlsbad

TITLE: Bait-and-switch on phone call, then called “rude” for asking about wait times at the store. Is this what a billion-dollar company calls customer service?

BODY:

I’m a 63-year-old retiree in Carlsbad, CA, on a fixed Social Security income. In February, I called Spectrum to see if there was a package deal. I was looking to switch two cellular lines from T-Mobile and lower my internet bill, which had ballooned from $50 pre-COVID to $91.25 — almost double in five years. And this is a complete monopoly area. No other cable internet provider is available where I live. Spectrum raised prices twice in just the last 12 months. Pure greed with zero competition to stop them.

The sales rep on the phone promised me two cellular lines plus internet for $100/month total. The math made sense. I agreed. I transferred both lines from T-Mobile. Then the confirmation emails arrived: $80/month for just the cell lines, $91.25 for internet with no discount, plus $20 in activation fees nobody mentioned on the call. The first month cost me $191.25. Every month after that: $171.25. Instead of saving money, I am paying almost the same as before — and I lost two perfectly working T-Mobile lines in the process. Classic bait-and-switch.

I filed complaints with the California Attorney General, the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and the FCC. Spectrum left me a voicemail saying they want to settle. Good.

But today I went to the Spectrum store to deal with my account in person. I signed in at the check-in system, sat down, and waited. Twenty minutes passed. The line barely moved. Two clerks were working at a glacial pace. No screen showing estimated wait times. No indication of where I was in the queue or how long the visit would take. I had already lost my entire morning to this — on top of the hours I had already lost researching the bait-and-switch, documenting the fraud, and filing complaints with three government agencies. I needed to know how much more of my day this would cost me, so I could plan the rest of my morning productively.

So I politely asked how long the wait would be and suggested they display estimated wait times — basic customer service that every DMV, deli counter, and urgent care clinic in America figured out years ago.

The response? The clerk told me I was being “rude.”

I was not rude. I was not judging anyone. I had signed in, waited my turn for 20 minutes, and offered feedback — a constructive suggestion to improve the experience for every customer who walks through that door. I did not raise my voice. I did not insult anyone. I was trying to make the best of a frustrating morning and turn the visit into something positive.

And here is what makes the situation so tricky. When someone labels you as “rude,” and you know you weren't being rude, it takes real effort to stay calm. Because the natural reaction is to get upset — and the moment you get upset, they feel validated. So you are standing there, being told you are something you are not, and the only way to prove them wrong is to absorb the disrespect and stay composed. I was not judging them. I was giving them feedback. The clerk could have said “I appreciate the feedback, I’ll pass it along to my manager.” That is what a trained employee does. Instead, the word “rude” came out — and once that word is in the air, the customer is on the defensive no matter what.

I am not someone who disrespects employees. I spent years as a manager, and my staff appreciated working with me. I built teams where people grew professionally, enriched their resumes, and felt their time at work had value. I know what good management looks like. I know what good training looks like. And I know the difference between a rude customer and a customer who offers feedback because they want the experience to be better for everyone.

What I saw in that store was the opposite of good management. Where was the store manager? In a back office somewhere? If there is a manager on duty, that person should be on the floor managing the line, reading the room, and coaching the staff — not hiding behind a desk while two clerks handle a packed store with zero crowd management and potentially two-hour wait times. A manager who lets customers sit for hours without any communication about wait times and then lets the staff call those customers “rude” for asking about it — that is a management failure, not a customer failure.

The bigger picture: why does this keep getting worse?

I am not complaining. I am reporting reality.

Americans pay on average 3 to 5 times more than Europeans for comparable internet and cellular service. In many EU countries, a mobile plan with generous data costs around 14 euros a month. In the United States, a single line runs $40 to $80 or more. The US ranks among the most expensive countries in the world for mobile data — higher than most of Europe, Asia, and South America (source: Cable.co.uk Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study, CelleSIM 2026 report). Why? Because the European Union broke the telecommunications monopoly years ago. They forced open competition, regulated pricing, and put consumers first. Prices dropped to where they should be.

In the United States, we are sprinting in the opposite direction. Corporations merge, monopolies grow, and consumers pay more every year for the same product. My internet went from $50 to $91.25 with no improvement in speed or reliability. Two price increases in the last 12 months alone. Charter Communications reported $13.8 billion in quarterly revenue. Where does that money come from? From customers like me who have no alternative.

And where are the politicians who are supposed to take our side? The consumer protection agencies that are supposed to keep corporations honest — the FTC, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — are facing massive budget cuts and staffing reductions. The referees are being pulled off the field while the game gets dirtier. Are we going to see more mergers, more monopolies, more political control by corporate lobbies, and higher prices month after month while the agencies meant to protect us get gutted? Is this what consumer protection looks like in 2026?

The politicians who are supposed to represent us got richer with the corporate lobby sponsorships. They approved the mergers. They defunded the watchdogs. And every month, ordinary people like me open their bill and get a little poorer for it. I look at what Europeans pay for the same service and I look at what I pay, and I have to ask: where did the money go? It went into corporate revenue. It went into lobbying. It went into the pockets of the people who were supposed to protect us.

The taxpayer-funded heist

And let’s talk about where the money actually comes from. Charter Communications — Spectrum’s parent company — received $3.01 billion from the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, the largest share of any company from a $12.82 billion taxpayer-funded program (source: Benton Institute for Broadband & Society). Charter received another $1.2 billion from the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (source: Charter’s own SEC filing). Charter’s own policy page admits that over $2 billion in government funding offsets its costs for rural broadband construction. And when the $65 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed to expand broadband — a bill Charter actively lobbied against — Charter made sure to position itself as the primary recipient of those taxpayer dollars too (source: Techdirt).

Add it up: billions of dollars in taxpayer money have flowed directly into Charter Communications to build and expand infrastructure that they then charge us monopoly prices to use. The American taxpayer funded the construction. The American consumer pays the monthly bill. And Charter reports $13.8 billion in quarterly revenue. The infrastructure investment has already been subsidized by the government. The operating costs are covered many times over by what they charge. So, where is all the money going? Not back to the customers. Not into lower prices. Not into better service. Not into training employees to treat customers with respect. It is going into corporate profits, executive compensation, and lobbying to make sure no competitor ever gets a chance to offer an alternative. This is not a business model. This is a heist — a multi-billion-dollar heist funded by the same taxpayers who are getting overcharged every month for the privilege of having no choice.

Monopolies don’t last forever. Blockbuster thought they were untouchable, too. Somewhere out there, a competitor is building the service that will do to Spectrum what Netflix did to Blockbuster. And when that day comes, Charter Communications will be a penny stock filing for bankruptcy, wondering why all their customers left. I am waiting for that day.

I am not complaining. I am supposed to live in the most advanced economy in the world. Instead, I am a 63-year-old retiree on Social Security who called to ask about a package deal and got scammed, overcharged by $192.50, and called rude for asking how long the wait was at the store. I am just reporting what I see. And what I see is a system where corporate greed is slowly bleeding consumers dry because nobody with the power to stop it has the incentive to stop it. They are all getting paid.

I currently have formal complaints filed with the CA Attorney General, the CA Department of Consumer Affairs, and the FCC, citing violations of California Civil Code §1770, Business and Professions Code §17200 and §17500, and FCC Truth-in-Billing Rules. If you have experienced similar deceptive sales practices from Spectrum, file your own complaints. The more complaints these agencies receive, the harder it becomes for Spectrum to keep getting away with this.

Has anyone else been called “rude” for giving feedback at a Spectrum store? Has anyone else watched their internet price double with no improvement and no alternative? Has anyone else compared what Europeans pay for the same service and wondered how we ended up here?

Does all this make sense to you?

u/raffionline — 8 days ago
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Roller Derby: Bring Back the 90's - April 18th - MLK Park Oceanside

Come out with the family! Hidden City Roller Derby and San Diego Roller Derby are hosting the second double header of the season against Prison City Roller Derby and West Coast Derby Knockouts respectively.

Doors Open at 5pm at MLK Hockey Rink in Oceanside: 4500 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056.

$10/adult $5/kid, both bouts included.

Rock out to your favorite 90s jams and watch your local Derby players tear up the pavement.

u/HiddenCityRD — 8 days ago
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This Weekend in North County...

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

🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Thursday 4/16:

🍔 The Melt Grand Opening | The Melt, 151 S Las Posas Rd (next to Sprouts), San Marcos | Thu, Apr 16, 10am–1pm (ribbon cutting at 9:30am) | San Marcos gets its fourth San Diego The Melt location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chamber at 9:30am, followed by grand opening festivities. First 100 guests at 10am get a free Original MeltBurger. Spin to win prizes all afternoon, including a chance to win “Melt for a Year.”

Friday 4/17:

🎉 Atomic Groove “Peace. Love. Groove” Dance Party Happy Hour | Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | Fri, Apr 17, 5–8pm | High-energy happy hour dance party with Atomic Groove’s full band, vocalist Mark Jones, and the AG Fly Girlz dance class performing on stage. Bring an open heart and peace signs as you dance to feel-good jams from yesterday and today. Tickets: $12 advanced / $14 at the door.

🎧 DJ Lost – 90s Hip Hop Night | Mas Fina Cantina 2780 State St, Carlsbad | Fri, Apr 17, 8–11pm | 90s hip hop party in Carlsbad Village with DJ Lowt spinning the gold-classic tracks all night. Easy weeknight spot to dance, grab a drink, and relive the golden era of hip hop.

Saturday 4/18:

🎸 Will Fedak Live @ Lola’s Deli | Lola’s Deli, 3292 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad | Sat, Apr 18, 12–2:30pm | Singer-songwriter Will Fedak performs on the back patio with an acoustic set of originals plus rock and pop covers from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Grab your favorite burrito and check out the free performance in the back!

🌍 Earth Day Community Clean-Up | Pure Project Carlsbad Village, 2825 State St, Carlsbad | Sat, Apr 18, 9:30–11:30am | Early Earth Day clean-up in the Village with gloves, buckets, and pickers provided. Collect 2+ lbs of trash for perks: $1 off pints at Pure Project, a free cone card from Handel’s, and coffee deals from Baba Coffee. Bring a friend and help keep the Village clean and welcoming.

🎉 Grand Opening at Local Beach | Local Beach, 2270 Cosmos Ct Suite 120, Carlsbad | Sat, Apr 18, 10am–2pm | Celebrate Local Beach’s new space with a full afternoon: Coffee Dose Caffé bus (10–12am), Seaborn Cocktails serving the latest Paloma canned cocktails all day, and complimentary custom embroidery from Nerd House with any purchase (think beach towels, robes, and more). Swag bags available with purchase while supplies last. Bring your crew, sip something good, and pick up something new in this coastal-skewing store.

💪 Fit Body: Strength + Restore | Carlsbad Fit Body Boot Camp, 5814 Van Allen Way Ste 185, Carlsbad | Sat, Apr 18, 10am-12pm | Curated wellness experience with a 30-minute coach-led strength session, followed by a 30-minute recovery-focused yoga flow and community time with local wellness partners. More than a workout; it’s a chance to challenge your body, reset your mind, and connect with neighbors.

🎣 Kiwanis Trout Fishing Derby w/ Free Kiddie Pond | Dixon Lake, 1700 La Honda Dr, Escondido | Sat, Apr 18–Sun, Apr 19, 6am-4pm | Family-friendly trout derby with 4,500 lbs of rainbow trout stocked, 15 tagged fish for guaranteed $25 prizes, and a free kiddie pond for kids 8 and under (9–11am & 1–3pm). Park entry $5/vehicle; fishing permits $20 adult / $14 junior / $14 senior. All proceeds support Escondido children.

Sunday 4/19:

🍷 Winemaker Takeover + Dinner Party at Haven Farm + Table | Fox Point Farms, 1200 Fox Point Farms Ln, Encinitas | Sun, Apr 19, 5-10pm | Relaxed evening with Vinos Finos de California featuring a curated wine lineup, farm-to-table dinner, and live vinyl DJ set (6-8pm) by winemaker Ted Glennon. Stop for a glass, a flight, or a full dinner in a vineyard-adjacent setting.

🧘‍♀️ ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori x CorePower | Vuori Encinitas, 270 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas | Sun, Apr 19, 8-10am | In-store yoga sculpt class led by Juli B. from CorePower Encinitas, followed by shopping and refreshments. High-energy, mat-required session for all levels that kicks off your Sunday right.

🎶 Echo Bird Live @ Kraken | The Kraken, 2531 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff (Encinitas) | Sun, Apr 19, 3-4pm | Free 21+ live performance by Echo Bird at The Kraken on Coast Highway, a quick one-hour set in a relaxed bar setting with free parking nearby. Doors open at 2:30pm.

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u/CarlsbadScoop — 7 days ago
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Beware of E-bike fencers

Many electric bikes have been stolen and sold to people in Carlsbad according to trackers and such. If you see any suspicious activity make sure to report it to the cops. A neighbors bike worth 1.4 grand was stolen and most likely went to Carlsbad or a nearby area to be scrapped.

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u/Real_Clikity — 4 days ago
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Sunrise run club: start your day with intention!

There’s a different way to start your day—before the world wakes up, before the noise begins.

Running at sunrise gives you space to think clearly, move with intention, and choose how you show up instead of being pulled into the chaos.

And it deepens when you’re around others who live thar way—people who take action and create their lives instead of waiting for it to happen.

That’s why I created Sunrise Run Club.

It began as a personal ritual that transformed my life and now I want to share it with you.

We meet in Carlsbad.

Start with a 50-minute easy jog.

Breathtaking views as the sun rises over the ocean, followed by coffee, real connection, and setting intentions for the day ahead.

If you’re done with surface-level living and want a different way to start your day, I invite you to join us.

Most people hit snooze. You could be running along the ocean and starting your day with intention before the world wakes up.

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u/stylewise — 9 days ago