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

North Coast Current

April 30, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Law Enforcement, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County

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.

Deadline nears to apply for Encinitas City Council seat

North Coast Current

December 31, 2018

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, ELECTION 2018, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics

Jan. 4 is the deadline to apply for appointment to the Encinitas City Council seat left by Tasha Boerner Horvath, who was elected to the state Assembly in November.

Blakespear holds wide lead for Encinitas mayor; Measure U out; Hubbard, Mosca council bound

North Coast Current

November 7, 2018

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Higher Education, K-12, La Costa, Leucadia, North County, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Politics, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach

Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear appears to hold a sound victory as Jody Hubbard and Joe Mosca are headed for the City Council, according to San Diego County Registrar of Voters results as of midday Nov. 7. Measure U is headed for defeat. Tasha Boerner Horvath retains her lead for the 76th District Assembly seat over Elizabeth Warren. Incumbents lead school board races.

Encinitas council member Horvath ahead in race for state Assembly

North Coast Current

November 7, 2018

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach

Tasha Boerner Horvath, a member of the Encinitas City Council, is ahead in the race for the 76th District state Assembly seat, according to county election results.

Hubbard, Mosca ahead in Encinitas city races; Blakespear has wide margin for mayor

North Coast Current

November 7, 2018

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics

Jody Hubbard and Joe Mosca are leading their races for the first two by-district seats on the Encinitas City Council, according to county election results.

Incumbent leading in by-region San Dieguito school board race

North Coast Current

November 7, 2018

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Education, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, K-12, La Costa, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach

Incumbent Maureen "Mo" Muir led Tuesday’s vote for her seat on the San Dieguito Union High School District board in a new by-region voting system, according to county election results. Encinitas Union School District incumbents are also ahead.

Carlsbad council hopefuls weigh impact of district-based voting

Joel Vaughn

November 5, 2018

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Education, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, K-12, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach

The cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas are experiencing the effects of district city council elections for the first time. This is particularly significant in Districts 1 and 3 of Carlsbad since all six candidates would be new faces on the City Council.

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.