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Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Tsunami advisory issued for San Diego coastline after South Pacific eruption

January 15, 2022
A sign outside the MiraCosta College Spartan Bookstore in Oceanside notes the opening of the fall semester on Aug. 23, 2021. (MiraCosta College photo)

Local colleges on track for in-person start as CSU San Marcos shifts online

January 7, 2022
Surveillance images show a person spray-painting racist and homophobic graffiti on the walls of San Dieguito High School Academy in Encinitas on early New Year’s Day. (San Diego County Sheriff’s Department)

Authorities seek help in finding Encinitas school graffiti suspect

January 6, 2022
San Dieguito High School Academy in Encinitas is pictured in an aerial view on April 10, 2021. (Photo by Thomas De Wever, iStock Getty Images)

Outcry follows racist, homophobic graffiti found at Encinitas school

January 3, 2022
BCycle is set to launch its bike-sharing program in Encinitas on Jan. 5. (BCycle photo)

BCycle launches e-bike sharing service in Encinitas on Jan. 5

January 1, 2022
Medical. (Photo by Hush Naidoo, Unsplash)

Carlsbad, regional libraries run out of COVID-19 tests as cases increase

December 31, 2021
Speed has been reduced to 55 mph along Interstate 5 from Encinitas to Carlsbad during freeway construction. (Photo by Micah Bowerbank, iStock Getty Images)

Southbound I-5 to be closed through Encinitas early Jan. 5

December 30, 2021
This holiday season, the North Coast Current highlights news from local nonprofits, fundraisers and other outlets in support of our communities. (Hugo Humberto Plácido da Silva, FreeImages)

TrueCare food distributions in Oceanside, San Marcos

December 22, 2021
Mosaics are pictured at the Santa Fe Drive undercossing at Interstate 5 in Encinitas in late August 2020, installed as part of improved pedestrian and cyclist access with the Build NCC freeway project. (Photo by Jim Gilliam, courtesy of the city of Encinitas)

Caltrans launches Complete Street project policy

December 20, 2021
Herman Cook Volkswagen General Manager and co-owner Connor Cook and Stellar Solar CEO Kent Harle stand with the new VW ID.4 Electric Vehicle and Bosch Power Max EV Charger, soon to be powered by Stellar Solar’s 65-kilowatt solar system. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas’ Herman Cook Volkswagen, Stellar Solar announce partnership

December 19, 2021
Rain. (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside see more than an inch of rain

December 16, 2021
Cardiff School District Board of Trustees, left to right: President Siena Randall, Nancy Orr, new appointee Shad Thielman, Rhea Stewart and Dave Clark. (Cardiff School District photo)

New Cardiff schools trustee is university lecturer, active in district

November 30, 2021
Science education. (Steve Debenpor, IStock Getty Images)

Ting Internet gives $25,000 toward San Diego LabRats STEAM education

November 30, 2021
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Man killed in Encinitas crash

November 5, 2021
San Diego Press Club board President Eileen Gaffen announces award winners during a live online presentation Oct. 25 from the San Diego Automotive Museum. (Press Club image)

Current earns San Diego Press Club awards for website, reporting

October 27, 2021
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Deputies arrest suspect in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach drugstore hits

October 26, 2021
The Encinitas city sign over Coast Highway 101 is shown decorated with holiday lights in this 2018 file image. (Photo by Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

Encinitas cancels Holiday Parade to residents’ frustration

October 25, 2021
San Diego Botanic Garden representatives look over Ocean Knoll Canyon, located below Ocean Knoll Elementary School in Encinitas, earlier this year. (San Diego Botanic Garden photo)

San Diego Botanic Garden gets grant for Encinitas project

October 20, 2021
Drinking water. (Photo by Yucel Tellici, Freeimages)

Olivenhain water district continues push for voluntary conservation

October 14, 2021
Cheryl James-Ward. (Courtesy photo)

San Dieguito high school district names superintendent choice

October 11, 2021
Speed has been reduced to 55 mph along Interstate 5 from Encinitas to Carlsbad during freeway construction. (Photo by Micah Bowerbank, iStock Getty Images)

Closures for Manchester Ave. at I-5 in Encinitas this weekend

October 9, 2021
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas places unvaccinated city workers on unpaid leave

October 8, 2021

Oceanside to San Diego train service suspended Oct. 2-3

September 30, 2021
A challenged athlete trains in a gym. (Photo by Santiago Nunez, iStock Getty Images)

EoS Fitness partners with San Diego’s Challenged Athletes Foundation

September 27, 2021
Lightnight flashes in Encinitas on Sept. 9 as thunderstorms roll through the region. (North Coast Current photo)

More monsoon storms spill west to north San Diego coast

September 24, 2021
Business news. (James Abbott via Freeimages)

North Coast Current recognized for excellence in SPJ contest

September 24, 2021

Wildfire smoke makes its way to north San Diego County

September 23, 2021
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas takes next step in plan to cut natural gas for future buildings

September 23, 2021
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Authorities seek help in finding Encinitas assault suspect

September 23, 2021

Encinitas, Carlsbad hold council redistricting hearings

September 21, 2021
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas and union agree to COVID-19 vaccinations, testing

August 31, 2021
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Monsoon brings lightning, thunder, rain to North Coast

August 31, 2021

Small quake recorded off Encinitas coast Thursday night

July 30, 2021

San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore says he won’t run in ’22

July 29, 2021

Encinitas, neighboring cities see increase in COVID-19 cases

July 24, 2021
Encinitas Marine Safety Capt. Larry Giles salutes members of the city’s public safety agencies, including fellow lifeguards, during his retirement celebration Tuesday, July 20, at Moonlight Beach. (Photo courtesy of Scott Chatfield)

Encinitas Marine Safety Capt. Larry Giles retires

July 22, 2021
Rain. (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

North San Diego sees early morning rain, from Encinitas to Escondido

July 18, 2021

Two loud booms heard in northern San Diego

July 12, 2021

Carlsbad City Council member Cori Schumacher resigns

July 9, 2021
Chris Pickett, chief strategy officer for Encinitas-based Flock Freight. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas tech firm Flock Freight hires chief strategy officer

June 29, 2021
Lake Hodges is shown at sunset in February 2018 looking east toward the pedestrian bridge, visible in the far distance. (Photo by Autumn Sky Photography; iStock Getty Images)

Water Authority: San Diego County can weather drought

June 25, 2021
Demolition work has begun on Carlsbad’s Fire Station 2 in La Costa, pictured June 24. (North Coast Current photo)

Carlsbad begins razing of old La Costa fire station

June 24, 2021
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Sheriff’s Department identifies man killed in Encinitas shooting

June 22, 2021
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Deputies reportedly shoot, kill suspect in Encinitas

June 18, 2021
Education. (Photo by NeONBRAND via Unsplash)

Encinitas school district hires four administrators

June 10, 2021
Ty Humes, Area 5 representative on the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees. (Courtesy photo)

San Dieguito trustee appointment declared void; election ahead

June 10, 2021
The San Marcos city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Residents invited to San Marcos Creek update over coffee

June 8, 2021
Jody Hubbard. (Courtesy photo)

Former Encinitas Councilwoman Jody Hubbard dies, mayor announces

June 8, 2021
Encinitas City Council members (left to right) Joy Lyndes, Mayor Catherine Blakespear, Tony Kranz, Kellie Hinze and Joe Mosca prepare to raise the Progress Pride Flag on June 2 at the Encinitas Civic Center. (Photo courtesy of Scott Chatfield)

Encinitas City Council raises flag in celebration of Pride Month

June 3, 2021
Construction and repair. (Photo by Rudy Skitterians, Pixabay)

Leucadia onramp to Interstate 5 will be closed for weekend

June 2, 2021
Business news. (James Abbott via Freeimages)

Encinitas-based biotech Ventyx announces new CFO

May 31, 2021

San Dieguito school district trustees name interim superintendent

April 30, 2021
Robert Haley resigned as superintendent of the San Dieguito Union High School District effective April 30. (Courtesy photo)

San Dieguito district superintendent resigns

April 28, 2021
Ty Humes, Area 5 representative on the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees. (Courtesy photo)

San Dieguito high school district trustees fill Area 5 seat

April 28, 2021
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Authorities investigate San Marcos High School bomb threat

April 27, 2021
The San Diego Botanic Garden is located in Encinitas. (Botanic Garden photo by Rachel Cobb)

San Diego Botanic Garden given Encinitas award for Earth Day

April 21, 2021
Marijuana plants. (Photo by Elsa Olofsson, cbdoracle.com via Unsplash)

Oceanside, Escondido make LawnStarter ‘green cities’ list

April 17, 2021
Mission Ridge Apartments has been renamed The Resort at Encinitas after its sale in March. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas apartment complex Mission Ridge changes hands

April 14, 2021
Sun, wind, trees. (Photo by Franck V via Unsplash)

March exits with summerlike temps along north San Diego coast

March 31, 2021
Kristin Gibson, who represented Area 5 on the San Dieguito Union High School District board, resigned March 19. (Courtesy photo)

San Dieguito high school district trustee resigns

March 22, 2021
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear. (NCC file photo by Scott Allison)

Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear announces run for state Senate

March 16, 2021
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas City Council fills seat amid district boundary concerns

February 26, 2021
By October 2019, the San Marcos Fry’s store was already being emptied of inventory. (North Coast Current file photo)

San Marcos Fry’s Electronics closed in company shutdown

February 24, 2021
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Solana Beach winds hit 65 mph during Monday storm

January 26, 2021

3.1 earthquake off Carlsbad felt in parts of San Diego County

January 26, 2021
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas seeks to fill City Council opening

January 26, 2021
Medical. (Photo by Hush Naidoo, Unsplash)

Encinitas citations still in effect as COVID-19 restrictions ease

January 26, 2021

Victim in Solana Beach death ID’d as Butterfly Farms co-founder

January 5, 2021
Medical. (Photo by Hush Naidoo, Unsplash)

Encinitas to crack down on violations of COVID-19 order

January 1, 2021
Y’vonne Ormond, CEO of Encinitas-based 5P Consulting. (Courtesy photo by Nikkie Achartz)

Encinitas-based CEO Ormond joins national small-business board

December 31, 2020
Business news. (James Abbott via Freeimages)

North Coast Current marks award-winning year

December 31, 2020
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Officials seek residents’ input for 2021 Encinitas housing plan update

December 31, 2020
Sun, wind, trees. (Photo by Franck V via Unsplash)

Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe face power cuts as Santa Ana whips San Diego

December 3, 2020
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Incumbents winning in Encinitas; Gaspar headed for county loss

November 4, 2020
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Encinitas cannabis measure winning in very close tally

November 4, 2020
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Blackburn, Acosta, council pay measure headed to victory in Carlsbad

November 4, 2020
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Solana Beach voters elect first mayor in uncontested race

November 4, 2020
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Caterina exits San Dieguito board race, backs competitor Allman

October 14, 2020
New Cardiff School buildings, pictured at the end of September, are nearly complete. (McCarthy photo for Cardiff School District)

Court rules in Cardiff district’s favor on aspects of school project

October 9, 2020
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Encinitas chamber invites residents to watch online candidates forum

October 8, 2020
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Carlsbad chamber to hold online City Council forum Sept. 23

September 21, 2020
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Encinitas City Council candidate forums go digital for 2020

September 18, 2020
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Cardiff

September 14, 2020
Sun, wind, trees. (Photo by Franck V via Unsplash)

North coastal San Diego faces Labor Day broil as heat wave settles in

September 4, 2020
Business news. (James Abbott via Freeimages)

North Coast Current news site recognized for excellence in SPJ contest

September 1, 2020
Sun, wind, trees. (Photo by Franck V via Unsplash)

San Diego region faces prolonged heat wave, Weather Service says

August 14, 2020

Pedestrian access improvements ready at Encinitas undercrossings

August 6, 2020

Smoke from Navy ship fire reaching up the coast, authorities warn

July 13, 2020

Encinitas resident Alex Riley seeks District 1 council seat

July 10, 2020
Medical. (Photo by Hush Naidoo, Unsplash)

San Diego County under tighter limits as COVID-19 cases increase

July 6, 2020
Business news. (James Abbott via Freeimages)

Encinitas business groups seek support in wake of coronavirus

June 9, 2020

Carlsbad police investigate threat ahead of Floyd rallies

June 5, 2020
Encinitas residents gather under the Cardiff Kook statue on May 31 to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. (Photo courtesy of Scott Chatfield)

Encinitas residents gather to protest death of George Floyd

May 31, 2020
The San Diego Botanic Garden, located in Encinitas, has announced a phased reopening plan in the midst of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Rachel Cobb, San Diego Botanic Garden)

San Diego Botanic Garden announces phased reopening

May 28, 2020

Detour Salon in Encinitas closes as coronavirus business restrictions lift

May 28, 2020

Encinitas novelist is international award finalist

May 22, 2020
Santa Fe Christian fifth graders show their messages to Sharp healthcare workers. Top row, left to right: Calvin Barno, Anna Barr, Samantha Kim and Aspen Lee. Bottom row, left to right: Quinn Nikkel, Presley Seedig and Jaya Yuskiewicz. Lower right corner: teacher Cynthia Nixon. (Photos of Santa Fe Christian Schools)

Santa Fe Christian students thank Sharp caregivers

May 22, 2020
Computer code. (Photo by Markus Spiske, Unsplash)

San Dieguito high school district warns of employee email breach

May 15, 2020
The Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Encinitas on Friday, May 15, in support of healtcare workers at Scripps Memorial Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Matt Racine)

Thunderbirds fly over Encinitas in support of healthcare workers

May 15, 2020

Encinitas council OKs Moonlight Beach opening in split vote

April 27, 2020
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