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Ascend Coffee Roasters owner Erin Harper talks to customers during the shop’s Carlsbad grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 6. (Ascend Coffee Roasters photo by Landon Drinkward)

Ascend Coffee Roasters expands to second location in Carlsbad

Charlene Pulsonetti
January 23, 2024
A Little Moore Cafe, which was a staple in the Encinitas community of Leucadia for decades, now operates as a pop-up eatery. (Photo courtesy of A Little Moore)

A Little Moore time: Leucadia entrepreneurs bring updates to classic community eatery

Charlene Pulsonetti
September 2, 2023
The new Shatto & Sons building, located on Coast Highway 101 in the Encinitas community of Leucadia, opened for use on June 1. The original building was destroyed by fire in October 2019. (Jim Shatto photo)

New Shatto & Sons building honors Leucadia’s character

Charlene Pulsonetti
June 16, 2023
Coast live oaks, an oak tree species that Encinitas is named for, have become increasingly rare in the community as suburban sprawl has cut their habitat. (Photo by Jared Quentin, iStock Getty Images)

What’s in a name? ‘Encinitas’ can remind us of how things used to be

Charlene Pulsonetti
May 26, 2023
Carlsbad High School students conduct a practice run before their daily news broadcast begins. (Photo by Charlene Pulsonetti)

News Education: Coastal high schoolers passionate about journalism

Charlene Pulsonetti
April 6, 2023
Classrooms and offices at the former Pacific View Elementary School in Encinitas, pictured in early 2023, are gutted in preparation for renovation as an arts center. (Courtesy photo by Tony Kranz)

Back in session: Work underway at Pacific View arts site in Encinitas

Charlene Pulsonetti
March 10, 2023
Although North San Diego County college journalism programs face declining enrollments, loss of revenue, and technological and other challenges, educators remain hopeful that their relevancy can remain intact. (Photo by Utsav Srestha via Unsplash)

News Education: College media programs battling multiple challenges

Charlene Pulsonetti
November 14, 2022
“I’m trying to make old music cool again,” Oceanside alt-country singer-songwriter Kimmi Bitter says of her music. (Publicity photo)

From Oceanside to the open road: Kimmi Bitter’s musical journey

Charlene Pulsonetti
September 11, 2022
Old Cal Coffee Co. co-owner Erin Nenow, pictured in the San Marcos shop on Aug. 24, says she works to build a cool, comforting environment for customers. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Old Cal Coffee co-owner aims for new heights with Ascend roasters

Charlene Pulsonetti
August 31, 2022
Visitors mingle at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar on June 23. The fair is fully open this year after closures and scaled-back events during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Charlene Pulsonetti)

Labors of love shine in San Diego County Fair contests

Charlene Pulsonetti
June 29, 2022
Representatives from groups including Warrior Village Project and Wounded Warrior Homes stand in front of an accessory dwelling unit at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 23, 2021. (Warrior Village Project photo)

North County groups, schools partner to help homeless veterans

Charlene Pulsonetti
June 10, 2022
Top of the Hill Gang members (left to right) David Murray, Marc Tayer, Stephen Rollins, Trisha Chavarria, Julian Lewis, Lance Gomez. (Photo courtesy of Stephen Rollins)

New beginnings at the Encinitas School of Music

Charlene Pulsonetti
May 27, 2022
Corine Langsather, co-owner of Lang & Tag Woodworking in San Marcos, pictured April 10, had many return customers who had first seen her booth at the Encinitas Street Fair last fall. (Photo by Charlene Pulsonetti)

Encinitas Spring Street Fair a weekend of opportunity

Charlene Pulsonetti
April 15, 2022
A young visitor to the Encinitas Spring Street Fair enjoys a piña colada on April 29, 2018. (NCC file photo by Jen Acosta)

An Encinitas mainstay returns: Spring Street Fair takes place this weekend

Charlene Pulsonetti
April 7, 2022
JB & the Movers perform at the Stone Brewing Beer Garden Stage on April 29, 2018, at the Encinitas Spring Street Fair. (NCC file photo by Jen Acosta)

Three stages showcase local talent at Encinitas Street Fair

Charlene Pulsonetti
April 7, 2022
Actors in the Star Theatre Coast Kids program perform in “Hairspray” in November 2017 at the theater, which is located in Oceanside. (Star Theatre photo)

Oceanside’s Star Theatre Company promotes arts-funding initiative

Charlene Pulsonetti
March 11, 2022
The rooftop sign for Leucadia restaurant Capn Kenos is currently off the building for refurbishing. (Encinitas Historical Society photo)

Some Encinitas residents not too keen on proposed Keno’s development

Charlene Pulsonetti
February 25, 2022
A sunflower is on display at Sunshine Gardens in Encinitas on May 28, 2021. The longtime garden shop is closing after 50 years. (Sunshine Gardens photo)

Goodbye, Sunshine: Iconic Encinitas business to close after 50 years

Charlene Pulsonetti
December 28, 2021
Roger Teten and cat play on a pedal-driven car in east Encinitas in 1930. (San Dieguito Heritage Museum photo)

Handmade gifts to flower shows: Encinitas holidays nearly a century ago

Charlene Pulsonetti
December 23, 2021
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