Grandfathering granny flats: Encinitas eyes state bill to help housing crunch
Joel Vaughn
August 30, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, COASTLINE, Encinitas, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, San Diego County
Home is where the drywall is up to code, or it’s in the backyard, above the garage or an added second story. Accessory dwelling units will have a chance to be counted in Encinitas’ housing requirement.
Encinitas council, high school board brace for first district votes
Joel Vaughn
August 23, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Education, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County
As two Encinitas governing bodies prepare to hold their first elections by district this November, candidates and other officials are weighing the issue of respecting defined community interests versus the broader regions they represent.
Blakespear announces re-election bid for Encinitas mayor
North Coast Current
June 10, 2018
Filed under Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Politics
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear announced her plans to run for re-election this November in an email to supporters Sunday, June 10.
ENCINITAS: Mayor’s State of the City speech March 27
February 9, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics
ENCINITAS — City officials and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce invite residents to join them for the State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 27, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. After networking and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, Mayor...
Encinitas councilman, Cardiff resident join forces to launch new publication
Mike Peterson
February 2, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, ENTERPRISE, Media, Politics
A new monthly newsletter headed by Encinitas Councilman Mark Muir and resident Julie Thunder launched last month.
Darrell Issa announces he will not seek re-election to Congress
North Coast Current
January 10, 2018
Filed under Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Elections, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, North County, Oceanside, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Vista
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista) will not seek re-election this year, the congressman announced Jan. 10.
Reluctance, questions shadow Encinitas council vote to approve districts
Roman S. Koenig
November 21, 2017
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, San Diego County, Top Stories
A division of Encinitas into electoral districts led to a divided vote among the City Council on Nov. 15 in favor of moving forward with the plan.
Encinitas opting for an electoral divide
Lauren J. Mapp
August 31, 2017
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Escondido, Leucadia, North County, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Top Stories
Following the receipt of a demand letter from Malibu law firm Shenkman & Hughes, the Encinitas City Council decided unanimously Aug. 30 to move forward with developing a districting process for the City Council election system.
EDITORIAL: Muir on the right side of Encinitas council vote
North Coast Current
January 12, 2017
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, DIALOGUE, Editorial, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics
What qualifies someone to be appointed to the Encinitas City Council? Two or three years living in the city with little public footprint outside a brief stint on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The one sitting council member to question this? Mark Muir.
Mosca to fill Encinitas council seat
North Coast Current
January 12, 2017
Filed under Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Politics
Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission member Joe Mosca will fill a vacant seat on the Encinitas City Council after the council voted 3-1 on Jan. 11 in favor of his appointment.
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 leaders set priorities for 2017
Mike Peterson
January 6, 2017
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Top Stories
In the wake of November’s election results, Encinitas has sworn in an entire City Council sans one seat.
