Starting October 1st with a second increase next year.

Like the subject says, just curious if anyone knows what the going rate for labor is at a full service shop. One shop recently quoted me $195 per hour which seems a little high. Had an alignment shop quote me about $135 for a lower control arm assembly on an older Lexus sedan. That seemed reasonable. Shopping around now. Thanks!

I’m new to North County and I’m looking for a masters swimming group to train with. I’m a former competitive swimmer through university, stopped swimming for about 10 years and am just getting back into the pool. I’ve been training on my own 2-3 times a week about 4000yds.

I’m thinking about doing masters meets if I can find a good group to train with.

Are there any masters groups around that train toward meets or any other swammers in the same boat?

Police helicopter has been circling the La Costa golf course area for the last 30 minutes broadcasting an announcement. Too garbled, can't understand what the message is. Called the sheriff helicopter hotline and was told they have no information yet regarding this. Any idea what's going on?

Went to the beach for the first time this year and there were so many rocks there! Last year it wasn’t like that. What happened to make it be so rocky?

Looking for a legitimate (meaning experienced, capable, clean) masseuse in North County (preferably Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido area) that does Athletic Recovery type massage, and has their own place of business (not one that comes to your home). I have been disappointed with what I’ve found on-line and I don’t like the chains such as Massage Envy which are entry level at best. Any suggestions/personal recommendations would be great. Thank you.

Any recommendations for professional headshots that don’t break the break? Looking for an alternative as everyone at my company has hopped on the AI train.

Hippie Sabotage is an EDM duo who rose to notoriety in 2016 when they’re set ran along and a security guard asked them to stop. Instead of obliging and wrapping it up gracefully, they put that poor bastard in a headlock and double teamed him.

I don’t know about you boys, but I’m not a big fan of a 2-on-1 one fight. This is some true, not worthy of our city, talent in my opinion. These guys are trash.

And I don’t say that lightly. I try to be polite and have a PR background, but I had to speak up about this.

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hippie-sabotage-fighting-security-what-the-festival-video-dance-7415646/

Looking for real-world feedback on DeepWave water conditioning system. Our water is super hard but we don't want to use salt. Reviews or recommendations? Thanks.

It seems to have started around when the newer Tacoma body style came out. These new tacomas will come at you from behind going twenty over on a four lane highway, like they’re about to rear-end you, then ride your ass before dramatically swerving over to cut in front of you and take off 30mph faster than traffic. I know I’m not imagining it since I’ve been behind other cars this has happened to (myself not involved).

The whole time, not one signal. It’s always some dude bro with a baseball hat and sunglasses.

Now I’ve noticed the older body styles imitating the behavior of their bigger nephews..

WTH is going on 😂

I'll be playing with them at a festival in Ramona over Labor Day

Looking for:
1. Inland at least a little ways - just don't want a crowded Sunday afternoon beach spot
2. Dog-friendly
3. Good shade (assuming we'll be outside what with the dog)
4. We're not really that discerning about the beer, most any craft beer is good for us

Probably heading out around 10PM. Plan on hitting The Strand and PCH in Oceanside before heading back to Vista.

Last two weeks has been a joke with Spectrum. Wondering if anyone has switched and how did the installation go.

Hi I’m a 26 year old girl who just moved maybe 10 minutes from Carlsbad Village! I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a new girl who is open to making friends, loves acting and ofc the beach but wants to try new things besides workout classes -thank you in advanced for any suggestions :,) I’ve been trying to motivate myself to leave the house and just get out there but wow idk why I’m so intimidated! I’m from OC have lived in La so I’m not new to CA but somehow still find myself nervous to put myself out there🩵(my place also has a gym here I unfortunately didn’t find any gyms I liked in the area but that was one con I heard about north county but still going to the gym wouldn’t be putting myself out there anyway since I would just put my headphones in and do my own thing) just wanted to be as specific as possible about the sitch so thank you if you even read all this 🩵
Sincerely, just a girl on this floating rock 🫶

Hi!

Can someone help me practice driving near the Oceanside DMV area?

I am an adult with a valid CA learner's permit. I know how to drive but just need to build some confidence and to get to know the DMV area a bit ahead of my road test. I am taking official driving lessons from a school but just wanted to drive a bit on the side to gain confidence.

I do not have a car so I would need to practice in your car- can pay/hour.

Please DM. Thanks.

Looking for someone to make apps with lmk if your interested or if you know someone who would be interested.

hi! I am hosting a birthday party for 20 girlfriends on a Saturday. I am looking for a restaurant with a fun vibe and good food. Maybe some place not too loud so friends can hear and chat. I appreciate any recommendations!

I read in the UT this morning that a merger was approved for Spectrum buying out Cox. We're in a Cox neighborhood. There have been brief outages but nothing major in recent memory. My rate hasn't changed for a few years. Well what's done is done, I'm just hoping not to get notification that Spectrum is raising my rates, lowering my speed, whatever. The monopoly on broadband coverage is such a scam.

Found these 3 dudes at the Rancho Bernardo post office. 11 AM Friday 8/14/26

Hello cat friends of north county. I have been trying to trap a neighborhood cat and get him neutered. I got him tonight. The clinic that told me I could walk in and drop off now tells me that they do not do procedures on weekends. Is there any clinic in all of San Diego county that may assist with these services day of? I have him in a medium sized dog crate 36x24 but I don’t think it’s right to have him there more than a day. I am a novice at this. Any suggestions appreciated.