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ENCINITAS NEWS

Dredging machinery stands ready June 17 for a long-awaited project at the inlet of San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas. (Nature Collective photo)

Long-awaited San Elijo Lagoon dredging set to begin

Encinitas leaders vote to break up with fire protection co-op

Nature Collective warns of potential fish die-off at San Elijo Lagoon

CARLSBAD NEWS

Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium in Carlsbad set for reopening

Smoke-free law for Carlsbad multiunit housing now in effect

Carlsbad moves Geoff Patnoe to city manager position

OCEANSIDE NEWS

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

Oceanside certified as ‘Blue City’ for environmental efforts

City leaders, nonprofit supporters and advocates for the homeless gather April 29 for the official opening of Oceanside’s new Safe Parking Program. (Oceanside city photo)

Oceanside marks opening of safe parking for homeless

The Oceanside coast is pictured in February 2020. (Photo by Matt Gush, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside beach preservation effort gets $1.8 million boost

Federal cuts raise concerns among area school districts and programs
Coffee shop finds something in Commons with Vista church project

ENCINITAS WEATHER

Federal cuts raise concerns among area school districts and programs
Coffee shop finds something in Commons with Vista church project

BUSINESS NOTES

Union-Tribune owners blocked editorial on ICE protests, fired opinion staffer says

San Diego County Credit Union, Cal Coast announce merger plans
DISC Surgery Center opening new Carlsbad location for outpatient procedures

NORTH COAST LINK

Knights of Columbus announces third annual charity golf tourney

Ivey Ranch Park Association programs receive Sacramento recognition
Local Boys & Girls Clubs launches Lunch Box food truck in Oceanside

NORTH COAST CAMPUS

MiraCosta College celebrates graduates meeting success in challenging times

Palomar College marks first graduation ceremony in new football stadium

ENCINITAS NEWS

Long-awaited San Elijo Lagoon dredging set to begin

Dredging of the San Elijo Lagoon inlet is expected to be underway within a few days now that equipment is in place for the project, the nonprofit Nature Collective announced June 17.

Encinitas leaders vote to break up with fire protection co-op

CARLSBAD NEWS

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium in Carlsbad set for reopening

The city of Carlsbad will mark the completion of upgrades to the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium with a reopening event March 29.

Smoke-free law for Carlsbad multiunit housing now in effect

CURRENT EVENTS

Oceanside, California. (Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

OCEANSIDE: Local authors sign books during First Friday Art Walk

Carlsbad, California. (Art Wager, iStock Getty Images)

CARLSBAD: Flower Fields enter peak color for the season

OCEANSIDE: Museum launches ‘Art of Autism’ exhibit April 5

Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: San Dieguito students perform ‘Little Mermaid’ in April

OCEANSIDE: Museum of Art hosts events on Feb. 8 and 14

NORTH COAST BEAT

Jitters Coffee Pub in Oceanside is undergoing a transformation through a renovation and new partnerships, the three-decade business recently announced. (Jitters social media photo)

Oceanside coffee shop Jitters revamps with help of Jason Mraz

Jitters Coffee Pub, Oceanside’s oldest coffee shop and a cherished gathering spot for nearly three decades, is unveiling a bold revitalization through a new partnership with Felix Alcaide of One Kitchen Collaborative and Grammy Award-winning musician and local resident Jason Mraz.

Grand opening set for MiraCosta College’s Media Arts Complex
Rotary Club of Encinitas magic show fundraiser returns for 39th year

COLUMNISTS

Citizen Koenig: A century of local history lives, but what of tomorrow?

When people dig into the history of 2025 a hundred years from now, what will they find? Possibly — maybe even likely — little to nothing. For me, the timing of this question is notable as a state effort to preserve California’s newspaper heritage comes to Encinitas to preserve the archives of the Coast Dispatch.

Historically Speaking: America’s ambition(less?) vice presidents
Historically Speaking: Merry holiday song was composed by artist with local ties

SPORTS & REC

Mike Allen youth basketball camps expand to San Marcos

Youth basketball in North County is getting a boost as Mike Allen Sports, a long-standing leader in basketball development and mentorship from San Jose, announces its expansion into San Marcos.

Palomar College marks opening of softball stadium
35th annual Carlsbad Marathon sees 18% uptick in participants

NORTH COUNTY

San Diego County and state water agencies settle lengthy legal battle

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority announced the settlement this month of a 15-year legal dispute over rates and the price term of an exchange agreement between the agencies.

Oceanside certified as ‘Blue City’ for environmental efforts