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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Oceanside council, residents spar over public comments, marijuana policy

Owen Pratt December 11, 2023
November saw a couple of heated topics in the city of Oceanside, with public comments and marijuana policies sparking backlash. The city also tackled rising water rates, electric police cars and the ongoing closure of Lagoon View Drive.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas moves to expand smoking ban

Patrick Doyle February 16, 2023
The Encinitas City Council voted 3-0 in favor of a proposal Feb. 15 that would expand the city’s already established smoking ban. Mayor Tony Kranz and Councilwoman Kellie Hinze were not in attendance following COVID-19 exposure.
Illegal Marijuana Grow and BHO Lab- Bonsall

Illegal Marijuana Grow and BHO Lab- Bonsall

OsideNews September 17, 2021

Fallbrook CA— On Thursday September 16, 2021, around 7:00 A.M., deputies from the Fallbrook Crime Suppression Team (CST) with the assistance of detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff Department's...

Marijuana plants. (Photo by Elsa Olofsson, cbdoracle.com via Unsplash)

Oceanside, Escondido make LawnStarter ‘green cities’ list

North Coast Current April 17, 2021
Oceanside and Escondido are on a nationwide list of the nation’s greenest cities — for cannabis — according to a recent LawnStarter survey.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Encinitas cannabis measure winning in very close tally

North Coast Current November 4, 2020
Encinitas voters appear to be going against a generally fidgety City Council when it comes to allowing cannabis businesses in the city, according to returns from the Nov. 3 election.
SANDAG Report Finds Marijuana Use is at a 19-Year High Among Juveniles

SANDAG Report Finds Marijuana Use is at a 19-Year High Among Juveniles

OsideNews July 30, 2019

San Diego County CA— Marijuana use in the San Diego region is at its highest rate since 2000 and remains the drug of choice for youth in the juvenile justice system, according to a report released by...

Work is underway on a new Sunniva cannabis production facility Cathedral City, shown in this photo. Sunniva is moving corporate operations to Carlsbad from Canada. (Sunniva photo)

Carlsbad new corporate hub for cannabis product firm Sunniva

North Coast Current June 2, 2019
Carlsbad is set to become a new corporate location for Sunniva, a developer of cannabis products in Canada and California, the company announced May 31. The move from Vancouver to Carlsbad comes as the company sharpens focus on its California operations.
BudTrader.com CEO Brad McLaughlin explains the site’s goals and services in a promotional video announcing the company’s stock offering. (BudTrader video capture)

Encinitas-based cannabis platform BudTrader launches stock offering

North Coast Current May 27, 2019
An Encinitas-based cannabis advertising and networking platform recently gave the green light for its call seeking new investors. BudTrader.com launched a Regulation Crowdfunding effort through Equifund CFP, it was announced May 23.
SANDAG Report Finds Marijuana Use in Juvenile Population Continues Regional Rise

SANDAG Report Finds Marijuana Use in Juvenile Population Continues Regional Rise

OsideNews July 14, 2018

Study Shows More Than Half Tried Marijuana Before Alcohol & Tobacco San Diego County CA— Marijuana remains the drug of choice for youths in the juvenile justice system according to a report released...

Medical Marijuana Ad-Hoc Committee to Discuss Retail Establishments at August 29 Meeting

Medical Marijuana Ad-Hoc Committee to Discuss Retail Establishments at August 29 Meeting

OsideNews August 23, 2017

Oceanside CA— On Tuesday, August 29, the Medical Marijuana Ad-hoc Committee for the City of Oceanside will explore possible opportunities and problems with medical marijuana dispensaries within the City....

Current Q&A: Encinitas mayoral candidates discuss new post, pot shops, housing, pensions and media

Sandy Coronilla October 17, 2014

For the first time in the city’s history, Encinitas residents will cast their votes to elect a mayor on Nov. 4. The five qualified candidates include independent journalist Alex Fidel, current Mayor...

Current Q&A: Encinitas council candidates discuss new mayor’s post, pot shops, housing, pensions and media

Sandy Coronilla October 17, 2014

This November, Encinitas residents will cast their votes to elect a new City Council member to serve a four-year term. The four qualified candidates include deputy county counsel Bryan McKeldin Ziegler,...

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