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Good Morning, North County! Here’s what’s on the docket for today:

• Encinitas is lowering speed limits again🚦

• Another Encinitas skater wins silver in Olympics 🛹

• Karl Strauss’ “The Outpost” is closing for good 🍺

Also…

• Weather ☀️

• Surf Report For The Week 🌊

• Live Music Lowdown 🎵

Let’s get to it!

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LOCAL POLITICS

Encinitas To Lower Speed Limits Again

Encinitas has reduced speed limits on many streets by 5 mph to enhance safety, but inconsistent signage has caused confusion. The initiative aims to protect pedestrians and cyclists, with enforcement starting in October.

• Encinitas reduced speed limits on many streets by 5 mph.

• Confusing signs on Coast Highway 101 show different speed limits.

• The initiative follows a fatal e-bike crash in 2023.

• Correct signage is expected by the end of August; enforcement starts in October.

• The project costs approximately $120,000.

OUR COMMUNITY

Another Encinitas Skater Wins Silver At Olympics

Tom Schaar earned a silver medal in the men’s park skateboarding final at the Paris Olympics, marking his Olympic debut and the second skateboarding medal for Team USA from an Encinitas athlete.

• Tom Schaar won silver in the men’s park skateboarding final at the Paris Olympics.

• Schaar, 24, scored 92.23, finishing behind Australia’s Keegan Palmer and ahead of Brazil’s Augusto Akio.

• This was Schaar’s Olympic debut after missing the Tokyo 2020 team by a narrow margin.

• Schaar’s silver is the second skateboarding medal for Team USA from an Encinitas athlete in 2024.

• Other North County athletes competed in skateboarding events, with some narrowly missing the finals.

BUSINESS

Karl Strauss To Close “The Outpost” Beer Garden

Karl Strauss Brewing Company has permanently closed The Outpost beer garden in San Marcos, less than a year after its opening, to focus on its full-service brewpubs.

• The Outpost in San Marcos was closed less than a year after its October 2023 opening.

• Karl Strauss Brewing decided to focus on other locations due to challenges with the outdoor space.

• The Outpost featured outdoor seating, a food truck, and beer served from a cargo container.

• The location's 11 employees are eligible for transfers to other Karl Strauss locations.

• Karl Strauss will continue to operate its brewpubs in various Southern California locations.

WEATHER

Tuesday: 76° 🌡️ 64° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 SW 9 mph

Wednesday: 75° 🌡️ 63° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 SW 9 mph

Thursday: 76° 🌡️ 64° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 SW 9 mph

SURF SYNOPSIS 🌊

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