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Carlsbad news for Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Public Safety · San Diego County

Coastal Flood Warning for San Diego, Orange County Coasts Through Oct. 29

The National Weather Service in San Diego issued a coastal flood warning at 11:03 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, valid from Sunday at 5 a.m. through Thursday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m., for San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal. The NWS forecasts significant coastal flooding with morning high tides running 1 to 1.7 feet above predicted levels, potentially closing numerous roads and inundating low-lying homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Shoreline erosion is expected during morning hours. Residents are urged to protect flood-prone property, avoid driving through floodwaters, and follow evacuation instructions without delay.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

Local Business · Carlsbad, CA

San Diego AI Firm Seismic Showcases Sales Agents at Carlsbad Conference

San Diego-based software company Seismic showcased its AI sales agents, including an agent named "Mike Davis" used by Expedia, at its annual conference in Carlsbad. The tools are designed to assist sales teams by analyzing data and role-playing customer interactions, with companies like IBM and Royal London Asset Management reporting significant time savings. Seismic CEO Rob Tarkoff addressed concerns about AI displacing workers, stating the goal is to reduce administrative tasks rather than replace employees. The event drew major tech firms including Meta, Microsoft, and Uber.

Source: Sun Sentinel Read the full story ↗