News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Cori, a professional balloon artist, creates a sword at the Encinitas Street Fair on Sunday, April 28. Cori has been a balloon artist for 12 years. (Photo by Cam Buker)

Street Fair snapshots: Images of Encinitas’ annual spring event

North Coast Current May 1, 2019
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 Catherine Blakespear. (NCC file photo by Scott Allison)

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

North Coast Current April 30, 2019
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.
A young visitor to the Encinitas Spring Street Fair enjoys a piña colada on April 29, 2018. (NCC file photo by Jen Acosta)

Encinitas Spring Street Fair set for music, food, crafts, family fun

Antonio Pequeño IV April 25, 2019
Join the community of Encinitas as it celebrates the season during the annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair April 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Encinitas on Coast Highway 101.
Encinitas Street Fair. (NCC file photo by Scott Allison)

Cool on the Coast: Encinitas, Solana Beach fairs bookend April and May

Antonio Pequeño IV April 25, 2019
Your roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Oceanside and the region.
Construction continues on the new arts and humanities building at San Dieguito High School Academy in Encinitas. The 33-classroom building, shown here in late February, will be the second-largest in the district and is slated to open this fall. (Photo by Cam Buker)

New arts, humanities building takes shape at San Dieguito Academy

Antonio Pequeño IV April 5, 2019
San Dieguito High School Academy is currently on pace and on budget for the construction of its arts and humanities building, which is estimated to open this fall.
The Park, a 14-story project by Encinitas builder Zephyr in Banker’s Hill, includes views to downtown San Diego. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas builder Zephyr wins national marketing awards

North Coast Current March 31, 2019
Encinitas-based builder Zephyr received several Nationals awards from the National Association of Home Builders in March, the company announced.
A painted lady butterfly rests on a native sage plant in the front yard of an Encinitas home on Thursday, March 14. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig, North Coast Current)

Respite from recent rains opens window for painted ladies

Roman S. Koenig March 14, 2019
A swarm of travelers is riding in on light Santa Ana winds along the North Coast following this winter’s record rainfall. Painted lady butterflies, which have been observed in spots throughout the county over the past few weeks, have arrived in even more numbers in Encinitas and surrounding communities.
New traffic signals and streetlights are ready for activation at Chesterfield Drive and San Elijo Avenue in Cardiff. (SANDAG courtesy photo)

Expect San Elijo Ave. traffic delays in Cardiff through April

North Coast Current March 13, 2019
Drivers in Cardiff can expect periodic delays on San Elijo Avenue now through April, Build NCC announced on social media March 13.
Speed has been reduced to 55 mph along Interstate 5 from Encinitas to Carlsbad during freeway construction. (Photo by Micah Bowerbank, iStock Getty Images)

55-mph limit returns to Interstate 5 from Encinitas to Carlsbad

North Coast Current March 8, 2019
Drivers on Interstate 5 will notice a lower posted speed limit between Encinitas and Carlsbad, transportation, civic and safety officials announced March 8. The I-5 speed limit has been reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph along an 8-mile stretch of the freeway from Manchester Avenue in Cardiff to Palomar Airport Road.
The Harbaugh Seaside Trails property provides unobstructed views of the San Elijo Lagoon and coastline. (Photo courtesy of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy)

San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy breaks ground on Harbaugh trails

North Coast Current March 1, 2019
Ground is breaking at the start of this month on the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy’s Harbaugh Seaside Trails project, the organization announced March 1.
Bicycle riders use a path alongside the rail line in Cardiff. (NCC file photo by Jen Acosta)

Construction to disrupt train service for 2 weekends in March

North Coast Current February 22, 2019
Coaster and Amtrak Surfliner train service will be suspended between Oceanside and downtown San Diego for two weekends in March as rail construction continues, the San Diego Association of Governments announced Feb. 22.
William Russell “Rusty” Harris. (Courtesy photo)

William Russell Harris: Journalist was North County Times managing editor

Tarcy Connors February 22, 2019
William Russell Harris, who guided the Blade-Citizen and North County Times newsrooms to scores of awards and mentored dozens of newspaper people, died Feb. 21 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
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