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San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. (Sheriff’s Office social media photo)

Encinitas sees uptick in some crimes, according to SANDAG

North Coast Current August 29, 2025
Encinitas saw an increase in some types of crimes, including those involving assaults, during 2024 compared with recent past years, according to an annual San Diego Association of Governments report released in August.
TrueCare representatives hand out shirts, socks, hats and backpacks to those in need during a Healthcare for the Homeless event held in partnership with Brother Benno’s in Oceanside on Aug. 7. (Courtesy photo by Guillermo Ramirez)

Brother Benno’s, TrueCare offer homeless services for National Health Center Week

News Release August 13, 2025
In celebration of National Health Center Week, TrueCare and Brother Benno’s joined forces once again to host their annual Healthcare for the Homeless event on Wednesday, Aug. 7, held at Brother Benno’s in Oceanside.
Business news. (James Abbott via Freeimages)

Nordstrom Rack set to replace Burlington store in Encinitas

North Coast Current August 1, 2025
Nordstrom Rack, the discount division of department store chain Nordstrom, plans to open a store in Encinitas next spring, the company announced July 29.
Encinitas Union School District students, instructors and parents participate in the district’s annual Extended School Year Summer Olympics on July 17 at Ocean Knoll Elementary School. (EUSD photo)

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

News Release July 17, 2025
The Encinitas Union School District celebrated its 26th annual Extended School Year Summer Olympics on Thursday, July 17, at Ocean Knoll Elementary School.
Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: Beach cleanup July 19 at Moonlight Beach

North Coast Current July 12, 2025
The Surfrider Foundation joins Hansen's Surfboards and Outerknown for a beach cleanup Saturday, July 19, at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas with related events 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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

North Coast Current June 19, 2025
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.
An Encinitas Fire Department vehicle sits in Olivenhain’s fire station, pictured Jan. 31. (Photo by Patrick Doyle)

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

North Coast Current June 13, 2025
The Encinitas City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday, June 11, to withdraw from a three-city Cooperative Fire Management Agreement with Solana Beach and Del Mar.
A Nature Collective monitor tests the oxygen levels of water in the San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas early June 7. (Nature Collective photo)

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

North Coast Current June 7, 2025
The Nature Collective is warning of a potential fish die-off in San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas after monitors observed a drop in water oxygen, the organization announced Friday, June 6.
Education. (Photo by NeONBRAND via Unsplash)

Federal cuts raise concerns among area school districts and programs

Owen Pratt June 5, 2025
San Diego County school districts, including in North County, are grappling with cuts to education that are putting immigrant students in peril. In May, the federal Office of Budget and Management published its 2026 Skinny Budget Report. The 46-page document calls for eliminating $890 million from English Language Acquisition and $428 million from Migrant Education.
Pacific Trails Middle School physical education teacher Tyler Kuehl (center, yellow shirt) stands with members of the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees and other officials in May. (Courtesy photo)

Pacific Trails PE teacher earns statewide educator award

News Release May 31, 2025
Pacific Trails Middle School physical education teacher Tyler Kuehl has been named the 2025 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the San Dieguito Union High School District announced May 29.
Education. (Photo by NeONBRAND via Unsplash)

Encinitas kids participate in regional Global Goals Earth Day Summit

News Release May 14, 2025
In honor of Earth Day, 200 sixth-grade students from Encinitas Union, Del Mar Union, San Ysidro, and National school districts gathered on April 22 at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center for the inaugural United Nations Global Goals Earth Day Summit.
Leucadia Wastewater District board members April 9 join teachers and students who presented on projects funded by the district’s Teacher Grant Program. From left, Elaine Sullivan, board member; June Honsberger, La Costa Canyon High School teacher; Robert Pacilio, board member; Sarah McEntee and Madisyn Parady, La Costa Canyon High School students; Alyson Thile, La Costa Canyon High School teacher; Carrie Wilson Herndon, Encinitas Union School District Farm Lab; Nancy Jois, Capril Elementary School teacher; Capri kindergartener Mila and friends; Matthew S. Brown, board member. (Photo courtesy of Rising Tide Partners)

Teachers, students share successes of Leucadia Wastewater District grants

News Release April 30, 2025
From kindergartners to teenagers, local students lined up before the Leucadia Wastewater District Board of Directors on April 9 to show what the district’s Teacher Grant Program has meant for them and their schools.
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