A Foul Smell Is Attacking North County...

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

• Alex Morgan Announces Retirement From Soccer

• A Foul Smell Engulfs North County?

• Two Arrested After Attacking Oceanside Residents With Baseball Bats

Also…

• Weather ☀️ - It should cool off by Wednesday!

• Surf Report For The Week 🌊

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OUR COMMUNITY

Encinitas Local Alex Morgan Announces Retirement From Soccer

Alex Morgan, a soccer icon and advocate for gender equality, has retired from the sport, announcing her decision in an emotional Instagram video. She also revealed she is expecting her second child.

• Alex Morgan, 35, retires after an illustrious career with two World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal.

• Morgan announced her retirement via Instagram and shared she is pregnant with her second child.

• Her career included stints at UC Berkeley, the Western New York Flash, Portland Thorns, Orlando Pride, Tottenham Hotspur, and San Diego Wave.

• She played a key role in advancing gender equality in sports, including her part in the U.S. women’s soccer team's equal pay lawsuit.

• Morgan’s legacy will inspire future generations, including her daughter, Charlie, who now sees a clear path in soccer.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Foul Smell Engulfs North County

North County residents are puzzled by a persistent foul odor, with officials working to investigate the source as the lithium battery fire in Escondido is ruled out.

• Residents in North County have reported a foul odor described as chemical-like or resembling fire, tar, or paint.

• Authorities have ruled out the recent lithium battery fire in Escondido as the source.

• The county’s Air Pollution Control District confirmed that the odor does not come from the fire but remains unidentified.

• Some residents believe the smell could be from melting kelp due to high temperatures.

• Officials are working with County health departments to investigate and pinpoint the source of the smell.

OUR COMMUNITY

Two Arrested After Attacking People With Baseball Bats

Two suspected gang members were arrested for a series of random baseball bat attacks near Oceanside Harbor, leaving multiple victims hospitalized with head trauma and other serious injuries.

• Two suspects, aged 21 and 20, arrested for random baseball bat attacks.

• Attacks occurred on August 17 near Oceanside Harbor.

• Victims suffered head trauma, facial fractures, and other injuries.

• Suspects allegedly targeted passersby indiscriminately.

• Both suspects are held without bail, pending arraignment.

WEATHER

Monday: 85° 🌡️ 67° | ⛅ Mostly Sunny | 💨 WSW 8 mph

Tuesday: 78° 🌡️ 64° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 W 11 mph

Wednesday: 70° 🌡️ 61° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 SW 9 mph

SURF SYNOPSIS 🌊

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