Current earns Press Club awards for website, nature reporting
North Coast Current
November 1, 2019
The North Coast Current’s environmental and nature reporting and overall website earned the Encinitas-based news journal several awards from the San Diego Press Club on Oct. 29.
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce announces hiring of new CEO
North Coast Current
September 6, 2019
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce will bring aboard a 22-year city resident to helm the business group, the chamber announced. Roz Mancinelli will begin her job as the chamber’s new CEO on Sept. 10.
Encinitas’ Herman Cook Volkswagen part of education funding project
North Coast Current
August 3, 2019
Herman Cook Volkswagen has linked with DonorsChoose.org to support teachers and projects in Encinitas schools, the car dealership announced Aug. 1.
Carlsbad firm Vulcan Wireless to work with NASA on tech project
North Coast Current
August 1, 2019
Vulcan Wireless of Carlsbad will partner with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, as part of the national space agency’s effort to return humans to the Moon, among other projects, NASA announced July 30.
Current earns awards for environmental, political coverage
North Coast Current
July 26, 2019
The North Coast Current was recognized for local news excellence with seven awards Wednesday, July 17, from the Society of Professional Journalists San Diego.
Encinitas ALDI supermarket location opens June 27
North Coast Current
June 22, 2019
Supermarket chain ALDI is set to formally open its Encinitas store on June 27. The location is one of two launching this month in the San Diego region.
UC San Diego Health opens Encinitas primary care center
North Coast Current
June 12, 2019
UC San Diego Health’s new Encinitas primary care center opened June 10. Located at 1505 Encinitas Blvd., the facility is on a site that has seen several incarnations over the past 45 years, from banks to restaurants.
Encinitas Chamber CEO Gattinella announces retirement
North Coast Current
June 12, 2019
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Bob Gattinella announced his retirement in a note to the membership June 12.
Encinitas retail center sells to Carlsbad firm for $12.2 million
North Coast Current
June 7, 2019
El Camino Square, an Encinitas center home to longtime local eateries such as Chick’s Natural and Garden State Bagels, has been sold for $12.2 million, parties involved in the transaction recently announced. Carlsbad-based Capstone Advisors bought the property in late May.
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.
Encinitas startup AirGo Miles gets TV exposure at Daytime Emmys
North Coast Current
June 1, 2019
An Encinitas online travel rewards startup gained national airtime in May during the Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast, the company recently announced. AirGo Miles aired two commercials, a 15-second and a 30-second spot, during the show.
Culinary show ‘Lick the Plate’ to air on 100.7 KFMB starting June 3
North Coast Current
May 28, 2019
Popular local culinary radio show, podcast and column “Lick the Plate” has gained a new outlet in San Diego as of June 3 — FM radio station 100.7 KFMB. Host and author David Boylan launched the column in 2011, which has been a staple in the Encinitas-based newspaper Coast News since then.
Antonio Pequeño IV
October 11, 2019
Your roundup of events in Encinitas, Del Mar and the San Diego region.
