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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.
The Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is located behind the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station and Encinitas Village shopping center at 137 N. El Camino Real. (Solana Center photo)

Solana Center halts e-waste program after Encinitas cites code violation

North Coast Current March 28, 2025
E-waste recycling collection is on hold at the Solana Center’s Encinitas location after the city asked that it be stopped because it ran counter to municipal code.
Encinitas City Manager Jennifer Campbell. (Encinitas city photo)

Campbell shifts from interim to permanent Encinitas city manager

North Coast Current March 6, 2025
Encinitas' Interim City Manager Jennifer Campbell will keep the job permanently after a unanimous vote of the City Council on March 5, the city announced.
Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers. (City photo)

Encinitas mayor set to update State of the City on March 20

North Coast Current March 3, 2025
Encinitas’ new mayor will give their first State of the City address March 20, hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce.
A sign gives directions to one of Olivenhain’s few fire evacuation routes, pictured Jan. 31. (Photo by Patrick Doyle)

‘We’re all terrified’: Encinitas wildfire concern rises in wake of LA blazes

Patrick Doyle February 19, 2025
The semi-rural Encinitas community of Olivenhain is on high alert for wildfires as residents fear catastrophe following the devastating fires in Los Angeles.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas seeks nominees for community awards

North Coast Current January 27, 2025
The city of Encinitas has a nomination call out for its annual senior citizen and environmental awards. Environmental Award Program nominations are open through Feb. 14, and nominations for the Senior Citizen Service Award are open until March 20.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Applications to fill Encinitas City Council seat due Jan. 9

North Coast Current January 1, 2025
Encinitas residents interested in serving on the City Council have until Jan. 9 to submit applications.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas, City Manager Pam Antil part ways

North Coast Current November 26, 2024
Encinitas now has an interim city manager after Pam Antil and the City Council agreed to part ways on Nov. 20.
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Kranz concedes Encinitas mayor’s race to Ehlers

North Coast Current November 9, 2024
Tony Kranz conceded the Encinitas mayor's race to Bruce Ehlers on Friday, Nov. 8, as election results continued to show a lead for Ehlers after Tuesday's election.
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Encinitas appears headed toward City Council sea change

North Coast Current November 6, 2024
Encinitas voters appear to be choosing a new direction for City Council leadership as the mayor's seat and two other spots lean away from incumbency, according to unofficial Election Night results Nov. 5 from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.
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In Encinitas, tax and bond measures appear shaky

North Coast Current November 6, 2024
An Encinitas sales tax measure appears headed for defeat as a school district bond proposal barely reached its 55% threshold for success, unofficial Nov. 5 Election Night results from the San Diego Registrar of Voters indicate.
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