Carlsbad, Encinitas place near top in WalletHub Beach Towns report

North Coast Current

June 18, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Olivenhain

Carlsbad placed a few spaces ahead of Encinitas in a recent survey naming the Best Beach Towns to Live In, but both cities can claim they made the top 10, based on WalletHub report released June 18.

UC San Diego Health opens Encinitas primary care center

North Coast Current

June 12, 2019

Filed under BUSINESS NOTES, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Health, Leucadia, Olivenhain

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

Filed under BUSINESS NOTES, Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Bob Gattinella announced his retirement in a note to the membership June 12.

Encinitas maintains Tree City USA designation for eighth year

North Coast Current

June 3, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Olivenhain

Encinitas has maintained its Tree City USA status for an eighth year, the city announced June 3. The city earned the Arbor Day Foundation’s notation, which recognizes communities’ efforts to maintain an urban tree canopy.

Encinitas, regional officials mark completion of Cardiff dune project

North Coast Current

May 27, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS

Fencing along part of the beach west of Coast Highway 101 in Cardiff might not be a surprise given the ongoing transportation projects underway in the area. But this particular fencing indicates something different — wildlife at work.

Rhoades School announces second Encinitas campus for middle grades

North Coast Current

May 25, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Education, Encinitas, K-12, Leucadia, NORTH COAST CAMPUS, Olivenhain, San Diego County

An additional campus is in the works for The Rhoades School in Encinitas, the school announced May 23. The new 5,300-square-foot middle school facility is set for opening Sept. 3.

San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy’s new name: Nature Collective

North Coast Current

May 22, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS

The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy marked its transition to a new name — the Nature Collective — with a sunset celebration on May 17 at Seaside Beach in Cardiff.

Christine Marie Reed: Longtime Cardiff resident had career in nursing

May 21, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, IN MEMORIAM

Christine Marie Reed passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 27, 2019, in Cardiff. She held a number of nursing positions — staff, supervisory and administrative — in various outpatient surgery facilities, including Scripps Memorial Hospital, Torrey Pines Orthopedics and Health South Surgery Center.

Gaspar seeks 2nd county board term; 2 Encinitas hopefuls in race

North Coast Current

May 3, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, ELECTION 2020, Encinitas, Escondido, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Region, San Diego County, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Vista

San Diego County 3rd District Supervisor Kristin Gaspar announced May 3 that she will seek a second term on the board.

Railway Quiet Zone in effect through Encinitas town of Cardiff

North Coast Current

May 1, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS

Local civic and transportation officials marked the launch of a railway Quiet Zone in Cardiff on Wednesday, May 1. The zone went into effect at 12:01 a.m. April 28.

Street Fair snapshots: Images of Encinitas’ annual spring event

North Coast Current

May 1, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, ENCINITAS STREET FAIR, Leucadia, Olivenhain, SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE

The Encinitas Spring Street Fair returned to Coast Highway 101 for the 36th year on April 27 and 28, running the length of the thoroughfare from D to J Streets. There was international food, live music, rides for children and a beer garden.

Encinitas mayor, leaders statewide: Increase funds to stop gun violence

North Coast Current

April 30, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Law Enforcement, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County

Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear is among several California mayors calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to increase funding in support of communities that disproportionately face the threat of gun violence.