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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)

Carlsbad budget to remain balanced, add to reserves, city reports

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium in Carlsbad set for reopening

Smoke-free law for Carlsbad multiunit housing now in effect

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

Encinitas Union School District hosts 26th Annual Summer Olympics for Students

North County students among credit union scholarship winners
Designer James Hubbell’s legacy inspires new Palomar College class

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

Carlsbad budget to remain balanced, add to reserves, city reports

The Carlsbad City Council approved the new fiscal year's budget June 17, which setting aside money for future infrastructure needs and adding to the city's cash reserves while projecting a balanced budget through fiscal year 2031.

Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium in Carlsbad set for reopening

CURRENT EVENTS

Solana Beach, California. (Leosprspctive, Unslpash)

SOLANA BEACH: Peter Sprague Quartet plays at North Coast Rep

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

ENCINITAS: Beach cleanup July 19 at Moonlight Beach

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

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

Nate Davis keys San Diego Strike Force in 46-38 win over Bay Area Panthers

The San Diego Strike Force indoor football team improved to 9-4 and now rides a six-game winning streak after they defeated the Bay Area Panthers...

Mike Allen youth basketball camps expand to San Marcos
Palomar College marks opening of softball stadium

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