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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

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San Clemente native and Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro champion Sawyer Lindblad signs autographs for young fans Saturday, Sept. 17, during the weekend competition and community event at Oceanside Pier. (Super Girl Surf Pro photo by Andrew Nichols)
Oktoberfest, Super Girl Surf Pro, ‘Saturday Night’ round out September
North Coast Current
Just as September started off with a variety of weather (with a lead-in by a tropical storm in late August), North San Diego County has an eclectic mix of events, including an early start to Oktoberfest with Encinitas’ annual event slated for the end of the month.
San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center names workforce director
San Diego American Indian Health Center Receives $500K grant from Prebys Foundation
San Elijo wastewater treatment operator reaches 25-year milestone
Ponto, a sustainable footwear lifestyle brand based in Encinitas, recently announced the appointment of Barry McGeough as brand president. (Ponto Footwear photo)
Ponto footwear of Encinitas hires brand president
North Coast Current
Encinitas-based Ponto Footwear recently announced the appointment of a new brand president, Barry McGeough, who previously led innovation and sustainability efforts for several major brands.
$3.09 million headed for Santa Fe Drive safety project in Encinitas
North Coast Current
Spurred by the death of an Encinitas teenager over the summer, state Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) has been able to secure $3.09 million in funds for the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Project, the city announced Sept. 21.
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Carlsbad wins regional award for transportation safety efforts
North Coast Current
The city of Carlsbad is among the winners of this year’s Momentum Awards, held Sept. 21 by Circulate San Diego to recognize individuals’ and agencies’ efforts to enhance public transit, improve street safety and support sustainable growth in the region.
Longtime Vista resident is new assistant city manager
OsideNews
A longtime Vista resident with extensive experience in local government service has been hired as the city’s new assistant city manager.
Will Rogers, pictured in Filmplay Journal, January 1922. (Public Domain image)
Historically Speaking: Will Rogers, prolific humorist and performer
Tom Morrow
Today’s humorless “woke” culture makes it almost impossible for anyone to poke fun at anyone on the political spectrum without being shouted down by some portion of the population. That is to say, it’s a good thing Will Rogers isn’t tossing off his incisive barbs these days when so many folks search for reasons to be offended.
Surfing. (Photo by Barbara Rezende via Unsplash)
Encinitas awards $5,000 grant to Changing Tides Foundation
News Release
The Changing Tides Foundation announced recently that the city of Encinitas has awarded the local nonprofit a $5,000 grant to support its Women’s Outreach Mentorship Program, a surfing-based educational program for underserved girls in San Diego County.
Pannikin Coffee & Tea will soon occupy the former Bunker House Cafe in downtown Oceanside. (Urban Property Group photo)
Pannikin coffee to set up shop in historic Oceanside building
OsideNews
Pannikin Coffee & Tea can now claim two historic coastal North San Diego County spots it calls home. The regional coffee institution is set to open a new location in a noteworthy building in downtown Oceanside.
Palomar College student Garrett Glassell (left) stands ready to film a scene for the independent project “Red Blooded” on Aug. 5, 2022, which was filmed partly at the San Marcos campus. Pictured with Glassell are actors Kevin Quezada (center) and Cayden Dillingham. Glassells own Palomar project, a public service announcement, recently earned an Emmy nomination. (Photo by Jennie Olson Six, courtesy of Mercury Cinema)
Oceanside student among Palomar College Emmy nominees
North Coast Current
Three Palomar College student media projects have earned regional Emmy nominations, the college announced June 9.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)
San Diego County program aims to bridge gap between authorities, special-needs residents
North Coast Current
The Sheriff’s Department, law enforcement agencies and local nonprofits are set to engage in a program to build awareness of special-needs residents in interactions with authorities following a unanimous vote of support from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 26.
Oceanside paramedics revive 6 men after fentanyl overdoses
OsideNews
Six men who overdosed on fentanyl were revived by first responders at Seagaze Park in Oceanside on Friday, July 14, authorities reported.
Letter: Closing story comments a good idea
Editorial: Twitter, story comments cut in favor of letters to the editor
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush (left), Marine Sgt. Major George Garcia III (center) and Michael Barrett, the organization’s client services director, attend Working Wardrobes’ “Power Up for Success” on April 14. (Courtesy photo)
Working Wardrobes event helps local military prep for civilian workforce
News Release
Working Wardrobes recently helped 100 members of the military navigate their upcoming transition out of service by providing a variety of career preparedness services on April 14, hosted through the organization’s VetNet Program in Oceanside.
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