Old streetlights are slowly being replaced by new energy-efficient LED fixtures as the city of Encinitas plans to replace the approximately 3,000 streetlights throughout the community. On Encinitas Boulevard looking east toward Cerro Street late April 1, the old lights give off an amber glow on the left. On the right, the new lights produce a bright blue-white. (Photo by Scott Allison)
The cast of “A Piece of My Heart” on stage at San Dieguito Academy's new Clayton E. Liggett Theater. Director Stephanie Siers is at far right. (Photo by Ariana Drehsler)
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Living Creatively: Spring into creativity

Barbara Basia Koenig

Spring provides a wonderful time to learn to live more creatively. In the process of clearing stacks of old papers and magazines, I ran across this quote: “Use it up. Make... read story

April 7, 2012 • 0 comments

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Editorial: A new start in Encinitas

North Coast Current

History is turning an important page in Encinitas in wake of the announcement that the Paul Ecke Ranch is changing hands. It’s with that sense of history – and the future... read story

April 7, 2012 • 0 comments

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Did the Encinitas City Council do the right thing in allowing the placement of the Maggie Houlihan Arts Alive banners?

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It’s Café Ipe, but you can call it Coffee Coffee

It’s Café Ipe, but you can call it Coffee Coffee

Lauren Ciallella

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet … That goes double for Café Ipe because everyone insists on calling it “Coffee Coffee.” “We named it after the Ipe tree... read story

April 24, 2012 • 0 comments

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Institutions

Pharmacy wrapping up after 38 years

Pharmacy wrapping up after 38 years

Christopher Earley

Walking into Rancho Park Pharmacy in Encinitas is a lot like stepping back in time. And much to the chagrin of longtime customers like Fran Carney, not many of these types... read story

April 20, 2012 • 3 comments

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2Good2B at forefront of ‘free’ foods revolution

2Good2B at forefront of ‘free’ foods revolution

Lauren Ciallella

You are what you eat – it’s an adage that everyone’s heard, but none take it more seriously than Encinitas’ 2Good2B Bakery & Cafe owners Mike Barbanti and Diana... read story

April 6, 2012 • 1 comment

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CROLOS colored by artist’s life experiences

CROLOS colored by artist’s life experiences

Ernesto Lopez

His first full art collection has been a long time coming for San Diego artist Isaias Crow. He is showing 17 large pieces at Santos Fine Art Galleries in Encinitas. He created... read story

April 7, 2012 • 0 comments

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