Local college executives see more room for women in higher-ed leadership

Lauren J. Mapp • June 28, 2019

California State University San Marcos President Karen Haynes retired in June after five decades of working in higher education. Among her accomplishments over the years, she cites being able to lead two universities as a president. Haynes said this is a rarity in both the number of years served and for a woman to work in two presidential roles in academia.

Local community colleges weigh challenges of new state funding model

Joel Vaughn • February 14, 2019

The purpose of community college lies in its funding, and that model is undergoing some key changes.

Roasters brewing up artisan coffee movement in North County

Lauren J. Mapp • November 21, 2018

Coffee has long been a major component of American breakfasts, but in recent years, a great number of small specialty coffee roasters have popped up in San Diego County, including Encinitas and Carlsbad.

Environmental hot water? Local ocean temperatures hitting historic highs

Cameron Niven • August 21, 2018

On Aug. 7, Scripps Institution of Oceanography measured the sea-surface temperature of local waters at 79 degrees, which was the highest temperature taken in the 102 years since the institute started taking measurements. Some beaches, such as Solana Beach, recorded water temperatures up to 81 degrees, according to reports. Why are these ocean water temperatures so high? How long are they going to last? How often are they going to arrive? How could they affect future storms and climate?

Leucadia Streetscape plans remain in place, but concerns still loom

Linus Smith • July 11, 2018

After more than a decade, the city of Encinitas aims to begin construction of the Leucadia Streetscape Project in October, pending full approval of the project plans from the California Coastal Commission, anticipated in August.

San Elijo Lagoon might appear in jeopardy now, but it’s all part of a plan

Meghan Lanigan • March 23, 2018

Cranes sit on either side of Interstate 5 at the Manchester Avenue exit and orange netting outlines the area where vegetation has been cleared at San Elijo Lagoon. There is hardly any water in the back basins, the lagoon lacks greenery, and if one did not know better, it might look like the lagoon is in trouble. However, all is as it should be, according to Doug Gibson, executive director and principal scientist of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy.

Reluctance, questions shadow Encinitas council vote to approve districts

Roman S. Koenig • November 21, 2017

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

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.

Encinitas leaders set priorities for 2017

Mike Peterson • January 6, 2017

In the wake of November’s election results, Encinitas has sworn in an entire City Council sans one seat.

A route to lagoon improvement: I-5 project to bring enhancements to San Elijo reserve

Meghan Lanigan • October 20, 2016

Of the protected lagoons affected by the North Coast Corridor Project along Interstate 5, work around San Elijo Lagoon is taking a different approach.

‘The best people in the area’: Ducky Waddle’s owner, customers reflect on 20 years of business as Leucadia shop wraps up

Mike Peterson • September 5, 2016

Ducky Waddle’s Emporium, a beloved Encinitas institution, will close its doors at the end of September after more than 20 years in business.

Coast not quite clear post-election

Lauren J. Mapp • April 29, 2016

Measure A — the special election in Carlsbad to vote on the development of a mall at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon — was defeated at the polls earlier this year, but the idea of development at the site...