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.
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.