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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

The Encinitas Right to Vote Initiative could shift approval of zoning changes from City Hall, pictured Feb. 8, to voters. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

First Encinitas mayor’s race looms; 22-year-old plans run

Jessica LaFontaine December 27, 2013

Encinitas is preparing to implement a new system for choosing a mayor after voters in 2012 opted to change from an appointed mayor to an elected one. With an elected-mayor format looming in 2014, Solana...

CARDIFF: Mingle with Kringle on Dec. 8

November 28, 2013

CARDIFF — Cardiff 101 Mainstreet hosts the sixth annual Kringle Mingle on Dec. 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cardiff Town Center, 2087 San Elijo Ave. in Cardiff. The event includes music, food from local restaurants,...

State of the City Address returns

North Coast Current March 16, 2013

The Encinitas State of the City Address returns this year after a hiatus, with Mayor Teresa Barth focusing on the theme of “Five Unique Communities.” The public is invited to attend the event, which...

The Encinitas Right to Vote Initiative could shift approval of zoning changes from City Hall, pictured Feb. 8, to voters. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

Law firm to tackle initiative report

Ernesto Lopez February 20, 2013

Encinitas city planners have selected Costa Mesa law firm Rutan & Tucker to conduct a report on possible effects of the Right to Vote Initiative, as asked for by the City Council on Feb.13, the planning...

The Encinitas Right to Vote Initiative could shift approval of zoning changes from City Hall, pictured Feb. 8, to voters. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

Backers, city weigh next steps for Right to Vote Initiative

Ernesto Lopez February 9, 2013

A special election for the Right to Vote Initiative approved in January could cost the city around $300,000, according to the Encinitas city clerk. The initiative – which would impose a citywide height...

Critics question nonprofit’s motives; group vows to continue

Ernesto Lopez November 30, 2012

In the wake of controversial mailers and websites circulated during the election season, the organization We Love Encinitas, which claimed to be a nonprofit group, is facing scrutiny for mailers that some...

Commentary: Vote no on Prop. K

Teresa Arballo Barth October 31, 2012

Proposition K – Shall the voters of the city of Encinitas directly elect a mayor and four City Council members? Sounds like a great idea. But is it? Most cities have a directly elected mayor. I would...

Mayor initiative stirring debate

Ernesto Lopez October 8, 2012

The idea of having an elected mayor in Encinitas is not settling in well for those residents who would rather keep the current annual selection process but have it modified. “We do not want an elected...

Encinitas prepares for challenging year

Scott Landheer February 12, 2009

At the Encinitas City Council’s annual goal setting meeting and workshop, the council heard comments from staff and the public, but didn’t to take on any major new goals given the current economic...

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