Encinitas resident named chief of staff for Scripps Mercy hospitals
North Coast Current
January 18, 2019
Filed under Encinitas, Health, LATEST NEWS, Region, San Diego County
Encinitas resident Dr. Megan Hamreus has been named chief of staff for Scripps Mercy Hospital’s San Diego and Chula Vista campuses, Scripps Health announced.
Deadlines for Encinitas city commission seats close this month
North Coast Current
January 7, 2017
Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Health, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics
Deadlines to apply for positions on Encinitas city commissions are approaching fast. The deadline for incumbents to reapply for their seats is Jan. 12, and the deadline for all other applicants is Jan. 26.
Encinitas school board candidates discuss student yoga, farming
Ernesto Lopez
November 7, 2016
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Education, ELECTION 2016, Elections, Encinitas, Food, Health, K-12, La Costa, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics
Two issues at the center of this year’s race for the Board of Trustees in the Encinitas Union School District are the funding of yoga and farming programs, which are available to the 5,400 students at the nine schools as part of the Health and Wellness Program.
Encinitas school farm program earns organic certification
North Coast Current
September 15, 2016
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Education, Encinitas, Food, Health, K-12, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Olivenhain
The Encinitas Union School District’s educational farms have marked a milestone with certification by the California Certified Organic Farmers group, the district announced Sept. 15.
Cool on the Coast: No gloom to be found in events for June and July
Layla Marino
June 27, 2016
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Film, Food, Health, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Theater
Get ready for lots of outdoor fun this summer with lots of fun for the family. Everyone knows the fair and the races in Del Mar, but other fun in the sun is in no short supply on North County’s coast. When you have to take a little break indoors, don’t forget the world-class music, theater and culture this incredible region has to offer. Happy summer, North Coasters; it’s about time.
Cool on the Coast: May you find arts, food, causes, information
Layla Marino
May 19, 2016
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Film, Food, Health, North County, Oceanside, Region, Solana Beach
This year, May is full of interesting culture, lectures and sports on the North Coast. Gearing up for summer, closing sports seasons and garden planning are all on the roster for residents of coastal North County, and there are events to accommodate everything spring and summer. If arts and culture are ...
Cool on the Coast: April wraps up with street fair, music, relaxation
Layla Marino
April 21, 2016
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Encinitas, Food, Health, North County, Oceanside, Region, Solana Beach, Theater
April is a very special month in San Diego County, especially on the North Coast. With the freshest local strawberries beginning to sprout and the Carlsbad flower fields in full bloom, there is nothing like spring on the coast. We must not forget, however, that there is also plenty of music and culture in our fair region as the weather warms up. Plays, music and, best of all, beer abound this month, so be sure to take a break from the beach and check out some of the North Coast’s world-class culture.
Cool on the Coast: Music, arts, nature spring to life in March
Layla Marino
March 15, 2016
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, Food, Health, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Theater
Though North County’s coast was expecting a much harsher winter, we’ve had sun, fun and sand throughout February. In March, indoor events rule the entertainment landscape. With lots of theater, lectures and music, the coast is staying cool even if the weather stays hot. Check out just a few of the activities available to “coasters” this month.
Cool on the Coast: Set your heart on arts, food and community in February
Layla Marino
February 11, 2016
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, Food, Health, Holidays, K-12, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Theater
February is a time for lovers, and also a time for fun in coastal North County. With the weather being a bit moody, it’s nice to know that we have lots of options for both cold and warm weather in this beautiful region. Whether it’s plays, politics or outdoor playing, this short month is not short...
Tri-City Medical Center ends Nifty After Fifty wellness partnership
North Coast Current
July 10, 2015
Filed under BUSINESS NOTES, Health, Oceanside, Region, Vista
After a little more than a year, Tri-City Medical Center and Nifty After Fifty senior fitness centers have ended their partnership, the public hospital district announced July 9. The two entities agreed to end the partnership effective July 31, according to the announcement. “Both organizations...
North County Health Services receives $75K grant
North Coast Current
July 6, 2014
Filed under Carlsbad, Encinitas, Health, LATEST NEWS, North County, Oceanside, Ramona, Region, San Marcos
North County Health Services has received a $75,000 grant as part of a program for expanding access to improve healthcare, the organization announced July 2. The Blue Shield Expanding Access through Team Care award provides funding from July 1 to June 30, 2015, with the goal of improving the development...
North County Health Services installs automated patient notification system with receipt of grant
Alex Groves
June 3, 2014
Filed under Community News, Health, LATEST NEWS, NEIGHBORS, North County, Region
North County Health Services will activate a new system of patient notification this week to better serve individuals with conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, something it was able to do after receiving a grant of more than $38,000 from a national organization. The Innovations in...
