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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Current Q&A: Encinitas mayoral candidates discuss new post, pot shops, housing, pensions and media

Sandy Coronilla October 17, 2014

For the first time in the city’s history, Encinitas residents will cast their votes to elect a mayor on Nov. 4. The five qualified candidates include independent journalist Alex Fidel, current Mayor...

Current Q&A: Encinitas council candidates discuss new mayor’s post, pot shops, housing, pensions and media

Sandy Coronilla October 17, 2014

This November, Encinitas residents will cast their votes to elect a new City Council member to serve a four-year term. The four qualified candidates include deputy county counsel Bryan McKeldin Ziegler,...

Definition of nonprofit journalism enters gray area in Encinitas

Camille Lozano October 17, 2014

The not-for-profit news model has recently emerged as an increasingly viable form for sustaining media organizations in a time when the future of traditional media is questioned and for-profit institutions...

‘Pacific’ views differ among Encinitas mayoral candidates on property purchase

Gisela Lagos October 13, 2014

Among the candidates for mayor for Encinitas, there is no dispute that the old Pacific View School property should be used for the community and that it should stay out of developers’ hands, but there...

Encinitas mayoral candidates stake their plots on urban farming issue

Gisela Lagos October 13, 2014

Candidates in Encinitas’ first race for mayor each see agriculture as an integral part of the city, and as the city’s Urban Agriculture Subcommittee works to create an ordinance that speaks to urban...

The cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach and San Marcos have decided to cancel municipal elections to save money and instead directly appoint candidates to open seats on their city councils. (North Coast Current)

Vote for none: As Encinitas prepares for first mayor’s race, nearby cities see drought of council candidates

Sandy Coronilla September 3, 2014

Residents of three coastal cities in North County will vote in California’s general election this fall. They’ll choose a governor and decide whether they’re for or against a handful of ballot measures....

State board OKs judgments in two Encinitas political complaints

North Coast Current April 12, 2014

The state Fair Political Practices Commission voted to approve the filing of civil judgments in the cases of two Encinitas political committees active during 2012 and 2013 campaigns, according to a commission...

Blakespear announces council run

North Coast Current April 12, 2014

Encinitas Traffic and Public Safety Commission member Catherine Blakespear recently announced her plans to run for City Council. “As a fourth generation Encinitas resident with a young family, I believe...

Barth won’t seek Encinitas city office

North Coast Current April 12, 2014

Teresa Barth has opted not to run again for Encinitas City Council, nor will she run for the city’s first elected mayoral seat, according to an April 5 announcement. The decision fulfills a promise...

The Encinitas Right to Vote Initiative could shift approval of zoning changes from City Hall, pictured Feb. 8, to voters. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

First Encinitas mayor’s race looms; 22-year-old plans run

Jessica LaFontaine December 27, 2013

Encinitas is preparing to implement a new system for choosing a mayor after voters in 2012 opted to change from an appointed mayor to an elected one. With an elected-mayor format looming in 2014, Solana...

The Encinitas Right to Vote Initiative could shift approval of zoning changes from City Hall, pictured Feb. 8, to voters. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

Prop. A approval has a few twists

Helen Hawes July 16, 2013

Even after Proposition A’s win in a June 18 Encinitas special election, it appeared to be a game of numbers and letters to get the City Council to adopt and implement the measure, including one state...

Prop. A appears headed for slim victory

North Coast Current June 18, 2013

Encinitas' Proposition A appeared headed for a slim victory Tuesday night with 100 percent of precincts reporting. The measure – which would impose a citywide height limit of two stories or 30...

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