Encinitas Mayor Blakespear announces re-election bid
North Coast Current
April 12, 2020
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear took to Facebook Live on Saturday, April 11, to announce her re-election bid in the midst of California’s coronavirus stay-at-home order.
Coverage of Encinitas homeless lot dispute deepens controversy
Julia Shapero
March 13, 2020
An article in an Australian surf culture website recently sparked greater community tensions in Encinitas over the already contentious Safe Parking Program.
Group files complaint against Encinitas over lot for homeless
North Coast Current
March 12, 2020
North County Citizens Coalition recently filed a complaint in Superior Court against the city of Encinitas over the approval of a parking lot for the homeless.
Coronavirus concerns delay Encinitas mayor’s speech
North Coast Current
March 11, 2020
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear's State of the City address, scheduled for March 31, has been postponed over concerns about the coronavirus.
Election update: Encinitas candidates ahead in Super Tuesday races
North Coast Current
March 4, 2020
Encinitas-based officeholders and candidates made headway or held onto their seats based on preliminary results from March 3’s Super Tuesday elections.
EDITORIAL: San Diego County: ‘No’ on Measure B; ‘yes’ on Measure A
North Coast Current
February 25, 2020
Measure B supporters note that 60% of Newland Sierra housing would be affordably priced for the working class. But assuming it’s built, what would that “affordable” price be at completion given the continuing rise in prices, up 8% over the past year alone? Moreover, what’s their definition of “working class?”
EDITORIAL: Which Current are you reading? Encinitas site stirs election season confusion
North Coast Current
February 9, 2020
Are you reading the North Coast Current or Encinitas Current? Look carefully. Not just at the nameplate, but at the web address. If you thought you were reading one and not the other, beware. It might be by design in this era of murky news outlets, leading to purposeful confusion stoked by political parties, bureaucracies, candidates and special interests.
Encinitas council OKs parking lot for homeless after lengthy session
Roman S. Koenig
January 23, 2020
Encinitas City Council members approved a Safe Parking Program lot early Thursday, Jan. 23, for homeless people who live in their cars.
Cardiff resident Julie Thunder announces run for Encinitas mayor
North Coast Current
January 23, 2020
Calling for the removal of the poinsettia from the city seal — an expression of frustration over her dissatisfaction with the Encinitas City Council — Cardiff resident Julie Thunder announced her run for mayor during public comments at a council meeting Jan. 22.
SANDAG, local leaders weigh options for regional transportation plan
Joel Vaughn
July 2, 2019
SANDAG and San Diego County are putting the pieces together for a public transit system that’s a practical, alluring alternative to the congested highway, but it may be many years in the making.
Encinitas mayor, leaders statewide: Increase funds to stop gun violence
North Coast Current
April 30, 2019
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
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.
