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Japanese-American internment camp survivor and local resident Tak Sugimoto (left) speaks with Paul Meardon about his experiences in 1942 when he and his family were sent to a camp during World War II. The discussion was part of the Human Library event held June 7 at the Encinitas Library. (Photo by Troy Orem)

Checking out books was the Human thing to do at Encinitas Library event

June 11, 2015
More than 2,500 residents and professional runners hit the streets of Encinitas on Feb. 1 to support the upkeep of the “Cardiff Kook” statue, also known by its official name, “Magic Carpet Ride.” (Photo by Helen Hawes)

Parade of characters: Residents, pro runners race for the beloved ‘Cardiff Kook’

February 6, 2015
Encinitas resident Tiffany Fox is hosting a Death Cafe discussion group Oct. 18 in Del Mar. (Photo by Troy Orem)

Shedding light on a dark topic: Local resident, growing movement aim to open discussion on death and, in turn, celebrate life

October 9, 2014
This chicken sculpture, pictured Aug. 15 at Old California Coffeehouse and Eatery in San Marcos, is part of the community’s Chicken Parade event running through Sept. 30. (North Coast Current photo)

Chicken ‘parade’ has San Marcos on the hunt

August 15, 2014
Ki Holcomb founded Kis Restaurant, a healthy-food eatery that has become a Cardiff-by-the-Sea institution. She also danced and sang. (Courtesy photo)

[Video] From dance to food, Ki Holcomb found path to restaurateur

April 13, 2014
Longtime San Diego news anchor Loren Nancarrow died Dec. 28 after battling brain cancer. (Courtesy photo)

Nancarrow tribute fundraiser nets $50,000 for garden

February 25, 2014
Longtime San Diego news anchor Loren Nancarrow died Dec. 28 after battling brain cancer. (Courtesy photo)

February fundraisers scheduled in honor of Nancarrow

January 20, 2014
Louis “Lou” Terrell, a former Del Mar mayor and longtime political science professor at San Diego State University, died Jan. 3. (Courtesy photo)

Proclamation to honor late Del Mar community activist

January 20, 2014
Doctors and assistants provide free dental care Dec. 7 at a clinic sponsored by the California Dental Association Foundation at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. (Photo by Helen Hawes)

[Video] Dentists bring smiles for the holidays in Del Mar

December 23, 2013
Local newspaper Coast Dispatch often marked the local holiday season with special coverage. (North Coast Current archive)

From challenging times to community celebrations, North Coast residents recall season’s magic

December 21, 2013
From left, Ann Schulz, husband, Kris, and son, Matt, co-own the McDonald’s franchise with Matt’s wife, Ericka (not pictured). The eatery near Encinitas Boulevard and El Camino Real will soon reopen after a 2011 fire destroyed the building. (Photo by Scott Allison)

Serving up a new store: Longtime Encinitas McDonald’s owners rebuilding restaurant

September 27, 2013
San Dieguito Heritage Museum docent Jan Grice looks out to the museum grounds in mid-September. (Photo by Helen Hawes)

[Video] Heritage Museum aims to educate, expand

September 25, 2013
The Encinitas Right to Vote Initiative could shift approval of zoning changes from City Hall, pictured Feb. 8, to voters. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

Prop. A approval has a few twists

July 16, 2013
An anti-Prop. A flier distributed in mid-May frustrated some City Council members. (North Coast Current photo)

Anti-Prop. A mailer stirs up flier flap

June 6, 2013
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas grew from the work of (left to right) Dr. Charlie Clark, Herman Weigand, Dr. Ron Summers and Dr. Dwight Cook. (Photo courtesy of Scripps Encinitas)

Built on a handshake: Scripps Encinitas marks 50 years

May 30, 2013
A photo taken in 1991 shows Mark Anderson posing for “Hawaiian Day,” a theme day that the store took part in with local businesses and residents. The photo is part of a collage inside the store that friends and family members put together following his death. (Photo by Scott Allison)

[Video] Employees mourn businessman Mark Anderson

April 21, 2013
Scripps Encinitas patient Hermes Castro may one day walk on his own, but with the help of the exoskeleton, he is able to move his feet beneath his body. (Photo courtesy of Scripps Memorial Hospital)

[Video] Scripps Encinitas utilizing exoskeleton for therapy

April 21, 2013
“A California Mermaid,” shown March 22, is one of 101 banners on light posts along Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. The banner, by Lauren Tannehill, is part of the Arts Alive project. (North Coast Current photo)

Bidding silent, but banner artists’ work can speak volumes

March 25, 2013
Esther Painter Hagstrom. (Courtesy photo)

Artists pay homage to influential teacher

March 25, 2013
Veteran Alex Espinosa took part in this month’s Soldier Ride, sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project. (Photo by Helen Hawes)

[Video] Veterans build new ties through Soldier Ride

February 18, 2013
Participants dressed as sheep cross the finish line in unison during the second annual Cardiff Kook Run on Feb. 3. (Photo by Scott Allison)

[Video] Second annual Kook Run draws colorful characters

February 7, 2013
Students George Erie (left) and Scott Lindquist (center) show the mockup of their sculpture with teacher Jeremy Wright (right). (Photo by Helen Hawes)

Student sculptors vie for Kickstarter capital

January 18, 2013
A page from the 2013 Cardiff Kook Calendar shows a papier mache pterodactyl grabbing onto the Magic Carpet Ride statue in Cardiff. (Photo courtesy of Fred Caldwell)

Kook calendar celebrates Cardiff

January 16, 2013
Beans are roasted on the premises at La Costa Coffee Roasting in Carlsbad. (Photo by Helen Hawes)

[Video] Carlsbad roaster focuses on the art of coffee

December 18, 2012
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