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Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Vandalism against Tesla vehicles and facilities draws DOJ interest

North Coast Current March 19, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled recent anti-Tesla vandalism “nothing short of domestic terrorism” on March 18, a day after several of the carmaker’s vehicles were spray-painted with swastikas at an Encinitas dealership and following similar incidents elsewhere.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Vandals spray Teslas with swastikas at Encinitas dealership

North Coast Current March 18, 2025
Several Tesla vehicles were found marked with swastikas at the carmaker’s Encinitas dealership early March 17, authorities reported.
Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers. (City photo)

Encinitas mayor set to update State of the City on March 20

North Coast Current March 3, 2025
Encinitas’ new mayor will give their first State of the City address March 20, hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Applications to fill Encinitas City Council seat due Jan. 9

North Coast Current January 1, 2025
Encinitas residents interested in serving on the City Council have until Jan. 9 to submit applications.
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Scott Maloni joins Olivenhain Municipal Water District board

News Release December 11, 2024
Scott Maloni was sworn in Dec. 5 as the newest member of Olivenhain Municipal Water District's Board of Directors.
Carlsbad’s city sign is pictured in October 2021. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

Carlsbad moves Geoff Patnoe to city manager position

News Release December 4, 2024
The Carlsbad City Council has named Geoff Patnoe, the city’s current assistant city manager and a more than 20-year veteran of local government, to be Carlsbad’s next city manager starting Dec. 19.
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Carlsbad city manager steps down to lead Port of San Diego

News Release November 27, 2024
Carlsbad City Manager Scott Chadwick will leave his position after seven years with the city of Carlsbad to join the Port of San Diego as its next president and chief executive officer, the city announced Nov. 20.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas, City Manager Pam Antil part ways

North Coast Current November 26, 2024
Encinitas now has an interim city manager after Pam Antil and the City Council agreed to part ways on Nov. 20.
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Kranz concedes Encinitas mayor’s race to Ehlers

North Coast Current November 9, 2024
Tony Kranz conceded the Encinitas mayor's race to Bruce Ehlers on Friday, Nov. 8, as election results continued to show a lead for Ehlers after Tuesday's election.
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Encinitas appears headed toward City Council sea change

North Coast Current November 6, 2024
Encinitas voters appear to be choosing a new direction for City Council leadership as the mayor's seat and two other spots lean away from incumbency, according to unofficial Election Night results Nov. 5 from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.
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In Encinitas, tax and bond measures appear shaky

North Coast Current November 6, 2024
An Encinitas sales tax measure appears headed for defeat as a school district bond proposal barely reached its 55% threshold for success, unofficial Nov. 5 Election Night results from the San Diego Registrar of Voters indicate.
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Several ballot drop-off sites available in coastal North County

North Coast Current and OsideNews October 29, 2024
As Election Day approaches, the San Diego County Registrar of Voters is encouraging residents to mail their ballots in as soon as possible this week, deliver those ballots to local drop boxes, or vote in person at one of the region’s 39 in-person vote centers that opened as of Saturday, Oct. 26.
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