Education Matters: Restricting public participation
Marsha Sutton
June 3, 2020
Of all the issues that have arisen recently in the San Dieguito Union High School District, it’s fair to say the grading policy was one of considerable importance to the community. On this issue, the public was denied its right to address the board in a fair and transparent manner.
LETTER: The real Cardiff way
June 1, 2020
The Cardiff Way encourages students to “Act Responsibly,” “Be Honest,” but these rules aren’t part of the School District’s way. “Bullying,” on the other hand, apparently is.
Encinitas residents gather to protest death of George Floyd
North Coast Current
May 31, 2020
Nearly 400 Encinitas residents gathered at the Cardiff Kook statue Sunday, May 31, to add their voices to growing nationwide protests over the death of an African-American man in Minneapolis police custody.
San Diego Botanic Garden announces phased reopening
North Coast Current
May 28, 2020
The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has announced a phased reopening plan beginning this week.
Detour Salon in Encinitas closes as coronavirus business restrictions lift
North Coast Current
May 28, 2020
Detour Salon, a go-to spot in downtown Encinitas for haircuts, styling supplies and accessories for 22 years, announced its closure Wednesday, May 27, a casualty of challenging business conditions amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Encinitas novelist is international award finalist
North Coast Current
May 22, 2020
“Black Market News,” the debut novel by Encinitas-based journalist, filmmaker and educator Roman S. Koenig, is an official 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award finalist.
Education Matters: Grading policy at San Dieguito ignites community
Marsha Sutton
May 20, 2020
The San Dieguito Union High School District’s Board of Trustees, students and parents should have been involved in the district’s credit/no credit grading discussion from the beginning, rather than the superintendent rolling it out without seeking more feedback from stakeholders.
Education Matters: Scorning the public’s right to be heard
Marsha Sutton
May 20, 2020
By violating the basic rules of California’s Brown Act in its ill-advised attempt to control the number of public speakers, the San Dieguito Union High School District board has taken away the public’s right to address its elected officials.
San Dieguito high school district warns of employee email breach
North Coast Current
May 15, 2020
The San Dieguito Union High School District announced May 14 that an unknown party gained access to employee email accounts last summer, an incident that predates an August 2019 malware attack on the district’s parent access portal.
Thunderbirds fly over Encinitas in support of healthcare workers
North Coast Current
May 15, 2020
The Air Force Thunderbirds flying team performed shows of support for San Diego healthcare workers — including Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
National Parks Service OKs Cardiff school site boundary change
Bella Ross
May 6, 2020
The National Parks Service has granted final approval to Cardiff School District for a boundary adjustment, a big win for the district that will allow it to proceed with construction plans approved by voters in 2016, according to a district news release.
Encinitas council OKs Moonlight Beach opening in split vote
North Coast Current
April 27, 2020
Moonlight Beach in Encinitas is reopened as of 8 a.m. Monday morning, April 27, after a decision by the City Council during a special Sunday meeting. The choice was not without dissent, however.
