North Coast Current

Encinitas EcoFest includes focus on native bees, monarch butterflies

North Coast Current • June 25, 2026

EcoFest returns to Encinitas Community Park on Sunday, June 28, with environmental exhibits, activities and live music planned for the annual community event.

Comment window open on Oceanside sand plan

OsideNews • June 8, 2026

Oceanside residents have until June 30 to comment on a proposed federal plan that could bring millions of cubic yards of sand to the city’s eroding shoreline, part of a beach restoration effort that has been under study for more than two decades.

EarthTalk: Are pesticides worth it? Trading human health for fewer bugs

Saanvi Doshi, EarthTalk • May 27, 2026

While pesticides have benefits in the agricultural industry in increasing crop yield, pesticides are not only harmful to pests, they can harm humans as well.

Encinitas business pilot program targets hard-to-process plastics

North Coast Current • April 30, 2026

Encinitas-area businesses can participate in a new recycling pilot targeting hard-to-process plastics, the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday, April 30.

Fresh start, fresh planet: 5 steps to reduce waste during spring cleaning

Feature Impact • April 20, 2026

Spring cleaning is a perfect opportunity to reset, reorganize and make small changes that can help the planet. What’s more, these changes are simple to implement and can even earn you some extra cash.

Grauer School first campus in San Diego County to gain green business certification

North Coast Current • March 29, 2026

Encinitas added another member to its local Green Business Network on Tuesday, March 24, when city officials recognized The Grauer School as a newly certified California Green Business.

Escondido Creek Conservancy sets anniversary fundraiser, events

North Coast Current • March 17, 2026

A series of anniversary hikes set to begin later this month will mark the 35th year of conservation work by the Escondido Creek Conservancy, as the organization also launches a $1 million matching fundraising campaign to expand its efforts across North San Diego County.