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Union Kitchen & Tap’s cocktail for the San Diego Cocktail Championship is the Bad Moon Rising. (Courtesy photo)

Coastal North County bars compete in San Diego Cocktail Championship

North Coast Current and OsideNews
April 22, 2024
Encinitas environmental award recipients meet with members of the City Council and Environmental Commission during a meeting Wednesday, April 17. (Encinitas city photo)

City recognizes Encinitas environmental leaders

North Coast Current
April 19, 2024
Encinitas kids and their counterparts from Amakusa, Japan, visit Cardiff during a Sister City Program summer youth exchange in July 2023. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas youths can apply for Sister City excursion, commission seats

North Coast Current
April 16, 2024
Rite Aid’s Encinitas location is pictured April 4. The store is slated for closure by mid-May. (North Coast Current photo)

Rite Aid closing longtime Encinitas drugstore

North Coast Current
April 4, 2024
Visitors enjoy a ride at the Encinitas Spring Street Festival on April 28, 2013. (NCC file photo by Scott Allison)

It’s spring full speed ahead with Encinitas, Carlsbad street fairs

North Coast Current
April 3, 2024
Medical. (Photo by Hush Naidoo via Unsplash)

County reports 2nd measles case with possible exposures in Encinitas, Carlsbad

North Coast Current
April 1, 2024
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake near Lake Henshaw, northeast of Escondido, rattled North County at 4:12 p.m. Sunday, March 31, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. (USGS map)

3.5 quake rattles North San Diego County on Easter Sunday

North Coast Current
March 31, 2024
Sunset at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. (OsideNews file photo)

Carlsbad cracks top 25 of Niche’s Best Places to Live in America

North Coast Current
March 29, 2024
The city of Encinitas completed a Z-style pedestrian crossing on El Camino Real between Encinitas Village shopping center to the east and Encinitas Marketplace to the west in March. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas completes pedestrian crossing along stretch of El Camino Real

North Coast Current
March 28, 2024
A student dances during an Encinitas Ballet presentation. (Encinitas Ballet photo)

Encinitas Ballet opens applications for Summer Intensive courses

North Coast Current
March 27, 2024
Science education. (Steve Debenpor, IStock Getty Images)

Hawaii trip among summer camp offerings at Rhoades School

North Coast Current
March 26, 2024
Team Paradox members from San Dieguito High School Academy in Encinitas work on their robot. (Team Paradox photo)

San Dieguito high school robotics team places 11th in FIRST San Diego Regionals

North Coast Current
March 25, 2024
Local officials join San Dieguito Union High School District students on March 6 for the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s Rising Stars event. Left to right: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Christopher Lawrence; Canyon Crest Academy student Ruby Gao; La Costa Canyon High School Klew Delos Santos; San Dieguito High School Academy student Ruben Duarte; Torrey Pines High School student Rami Kabakibi; Encinitas Deputy Mayor Allison Blackwell; Encinitas fire Capt. William Frisch; and Encinitas fire Capt. Jesse Nelson. (Encinitas Chamber of Commerce photo)

San Dieguito district students named Rising Stars for March by Encinitas chamber

North Coast Current
March 22, 2024
The Army And Navy Academy offers its Academy by the Sea Leadership Camp, a summer co-educational experience for youths in grades 7 through 12. (Army and Navy Academy photo)

Army and Navy Academy leadership camp set for July in Carlsbad

North Coast Current
March 21, 2024
San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (left) stands with skateboarders (second from left to right) Jordyn Barrat, Bryce Wettstein and Amelia Brodka at Encinitas Community Park on March 18 during a county Women of Impact celebration for Women’s History Month. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas event honors elite women skateboarders for their contributions to the sport

North Coast Current
March 20, 2024
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Del Mar

North Coast Current
March 18, 2024
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Encinitas Shoulder Tap operation aims to remind public not to buy alcohol for minors

North Coast Current
March 18, 2024
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Man dies after apparent bicycle crash along the 101 in Encinitas

North Coast Current
March 18, 2024
Registration is now open for the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego’s weeklong summer art camps June 17 to Aug. 2 at its locations in Encinitas and Balboa Park. (ICA photo)

ICA San Diego offers art camps in Encinitas June through August

North Coast Current
March 16, 2024
STEM education refers to science, technology, engineering and math. (Photo by Dan MacDonald, Freeimages)

North County: Send summer camp notices to the Current and OsideNews

North Coast Current and OsideNews
March 16, 2024
(Photo courtesy: City of Carlsbad)

Carlsbad: Send summer camp notices to the Current and OsideNews

North Coast Current
March 16, 2024
A surfer walks along Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. (Photo by Trevor Gerzen, Unsplash)

Encinitas: Send summer camp notices to the Current and OsideNews

North Coast Current
March 16, 2024
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Man struck, killed by Coaster train in downtown Carlsbad

North Coast Current
March 11, 2024
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas extends deadline for 3 commission seat applications

North Coast Current
March 8, 2024
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad are pictured in March 2022. (Photo by Samantha Fortney via Unsplash)

Flowers and strawberries: A look at what’s to come for the spring

North Coast Current
March 8, 2024
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)

San Dieguito high school district earns enviable spot on national survey

North Coast Current
February 26, 2024
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Encinitas owner/operators Nikki Ames (left) and Stefanie Droessler are shown in a social media photo announcing their store’s opening date of Feb. 29. (Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Encinitas)

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market’s Encinitas location preps for Feb. 29 opening

North Coast Current
February 19, 2024
Erin Harper stands in Old California Coffee House in San Marcos in August 2022 during the shop’s transition to Ascend Coffee Roasters. (NCC file photo by Jen Acosta)

From Mocha Marketplace, to Old Cal, to Ascend: San Marcos coffee shop set to close March 1

North Coast Current
February 17, 2024
Christie Calderwood is set to become Carlsbad’s next police chief. (Courtesy photo)

Carlsbad Police Department to get new chief in April

North Coast Current
February 15, 2024
Drinking water. (Photo by Yucel Tellici, Freeimages)

Vallecitos Water District opens scholarship applications

North Coast Current
February 14, 2024
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Carlsbad notes 30 years of low-income housing support

North Coast Current
February 13, 2024
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Woman hit and killed by train in Encinitas; fourth recent death on local tracks

North Coast Current
February 11, 2024
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Deluge brings more rain, flooding, closures to North San Diego County

North Coast Current and OsideNews
February 7, 2024
The documentary “Six Triple Eight,” which tells the story of 855 Black women who were sent in 1945 to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations, is being screened by the Vista-based nonprofit Foundation for Women Warriors on Feb. 21 in celebration of Black History Month. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrate Black history, support local markets during February

North Coast Current
February 5, 2024
This graphic shows San Diego County excessive rainfall risks from the National Weather Service. (NWS graphic)

Batten down for major rain event through Tuesday, forecasters say

North Coast Current
February 4, 2024
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

February to get a rainy, windy start for North San Diego County

North Coast Current and OsideNews
January 31, 2024
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Fight leads to stabbing in Solana Beach, authorities report

North Coast Current
January 31, 2024
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Officials seek driver in accident that hurt 2 children in San Marcos

North Coast Current
January 31, 2024
Preliminary planning is underway for Robertson Ranch Park in Carlsbad, which will be located on about 11 acres near the corner of El Camino Real and Cannon Road. (Carlsbad city photo)

Carlsbad residents can give feedback on park options

North Coast Current
January 30, 2024
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Sheriff’s Dept. investigating deadly San Marcos car crash

North Coast Current
January 28, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin, D-49th District, tours bluff-side train tracks in San Clemente on Jan. 25, where landslide that blocked tracks in the area a day before. (Levin Office social media photo)

Rep. Mike Levin announces federal funds to shore up coastal rail lines

North Coast Current and OsideNews
January 26, 2024
Rain. (OsideNews file photo)

Storm brings record rainfall, floods to North San Diego County

North Coast Current and OsideNews
January 23, 2024
Students walk near the Kellogg Library at Cal State San Marcos. (CSUSM photo by Brandon Van Zanten)

Cal State San Marcos classes back in session as faculty union reaches deal with CSU

North Coast Current
January 23, 2024
Carlsbad Police Department vehicle. (OsideNews file photo)

Carlsbad saw increase in graffiti in 2023, police report

North Coast Current
January 22, 2024
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Woman hit, killed in San Marcos intersection

North Coast Current
January 21, 2024
Shawn M. Donaghy is the new CEO of the North County Transit District. (NCTD courtesy photo)

New year marks leadership change for North County Transit District

North Coast Current and OsideNews
January 17, 2024
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Amtrak train strikes, kills man in Carlsbad

North Coast Current
January 16, 2024
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Man struck and killed by freight train in Encinitas

North Coast Current
January 14, 2024
Damage to an access trail at Beacon’s Beach in Encinitas is shown Jan. 10 as a landslide continues to move westward. (Encinitas city photo)

Landslide forces Beacon’s Beach access closure in Encinitas

North Coast Current
January 12, 2024
Students walk near the Kellogg Library at Cal State San Marcos. (CSUSM photo by Brandon Van Zanten)

CSU San Marcos, SDSU face faculty union strike Jan. 22

North Coast Current
January 9, 2024
Solar panels at the Carlsbad Safety Center. (OsideNews file photo)

Encinitas-based Aloha Solar set to compete in San Diego industry event

North Coast Current
January 5, 2024
Surfing. (Photo by Barbara Rezende via Unsplash)

Start the year with fresh opportunities for discovery

North Coast Current
January 4, 2024
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas seeks applicants to fill 21 commission seats

North Coast Current
December 31, 2023
Three North San Diego County water districts have launched a combined effort to encourage residents to use rain barrels with a discount and rebate for their purchase. (Solana Center for Environmental Innovation photo)

Rain barrel discount and rebate available Jan. 1 through Feb. 27

North Coast Current
December 27, 2023
Recipients of the Asian American Parent Alliance of San Diego’s teacher awards from Canyon Crest Academy attend a celebratory event at Pacific Social restaurant in Pacific Highlands Ranch on Friday, Dec. 15. (Courtesy photo)

Canyon Crest teachers receive Asian American Parent Alliance awards

North Coast Current
December 23, 2023
Representatives of this year’s North County Economic Development award winners stand together during a celebratory banquet Dec. 14 in Oceanside. (Courtesy photo)

Kaiser, Genentech among North San Diego County economic award recipients

North Coast Current
December 20, 2023
Former San Marcos Councilwoman Pia Harris-Ebert stands on the Via Vera Cruz bridge on Friday, Dec. 15. The span was named for Harris-Ebert, who was the city’s first woman City Council member and helped launch the agency that led to the San Marcos Creek Project. (San Marcos city photo)

San Marcos marks completion of Via Vera Cruz bridge

North Coast Current
December 17, 2023
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)

Crack Shack supporting local families, pets this holiday season

North Coast Current
December 10, 2023
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Carlsbad puts call out for residents to serve on city panels

North Coast Current
December 8, 2023
Kevin “Blax” Burroughs is the Oceanside Theatre Co.’s associate artistic director. (Courtesy photo)

Wrap up 2023 with theater, art, fresh local produce and more

North Coast Current
December 4, 2023
The fall season. (Photo Autumn Mott Rodeheaver via Unsplash)

It’s a month of variety, from the Punk Rock Food Drive to the Ukrainian Mosaic Orchestra

North Coast Current
November 7, 2023
Students walk near the Kellogg Library at Cal State San Marcos. (CSUSM photo by Brandon Van Zanten)

California Faculty Association members vote for CSU strike

North Coast Current
October 30, 2023
Medical. (Photo by Thinkstock via FreeImages)

Carlsbad regenerative orthopedic developer Advanced Biologics announces merger with Isto

North Coast Current
October 24, 2023
Viasat’s Carlsbad headquarters. (Viasat photo by Brandon Davila)

Viasat wireless internet system to be added to Canadian airline

North Coast Current
October 24, 2023
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Carlsbad budget surplus gives boost to programs, pension payments

North Coast Current
October 5, 2023
Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

October opens door to holiday season with community connections, days of remembrance

North Coast Current
October 4, 2023
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

San Diego County program aims to bridge gap between authorities, special-needs residents

North Coast Current
September 27, 2023
Circulate San Diego holds its annual Momentum Awards for regional transportation efforts on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the San Diego History Museum. (Circulate San Diego photo)

Carlsbad wins regional award for transportation safety efforts

North Coast Current
September 26, 2023
Students participate in Palomar Health Foundation’s Middle School M.D. program on Sept. 13 in Escondido. (Courtesy photo)

Students learn skills, career potentials through Palomar Health Foundation program

North Coast Current
September 25, 2023
California state Sen. Catherine Blakespear (center) and Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz (immediate left) stand with members of the Encinitas City Council, San Dieguito High School Academy and family of Brodee Braxton Champlain-Kingman on Sept. 21 as they mark the granting of $3.09 million in state funds for the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Project. (Encinitas city photo)

$3.09 million headed for Santa Fe Drive safety project in Encinitas

North Coast Current
September 21, 2023
San Clemente native and Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro champion Sawyer Lindblad signs autographs for young fans Saturday, Sept. 17, during the weekend competition and community event at Oceanside Pier. (Super Girl Surf Pro photo by Andrew Nichols)

Oktoberfest, Super Girl Surf Pro, ‘Saturday Night’ round out September

North Coast Current
September 19, 2023
Lawn sprinkler. (OsideNews file photo)

Vallecitos Water District earns bond rating upgrade, certification

North Coast Current
September 14, 2023
Stonesteps Beach Access in the Encinitas community of Leucadia reopened June 21 after several months of repair work. (Encinitas city photo)

Stonesteps beach access closed again to finalize repairs

North Coast Current
September 6, 2023
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck 28 miles east of San Clemente Island early Tuesday, Aug. 29. (USGS graphic)

Small quake strikes off Oceanside coast

OsideNews and North Coast Current
August 29, 2023
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Ramona break August rainfall records in Hilary storm deluge

North Coast Current and OsideNews
August 21, 2023
Rain. (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

Palomar College opts for Monday closure as Tropical Storm Hilary arrives; MiraCosta remains open

North Coast Current
August 20, 2023
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

CSU San Marcos announces Hilary storm closure; community colleges remain open for now

North Coast Current
August 19, 2023
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

North San Diego County cities urge vigilance, offer sandbags as Hilary approaches

North Coast Current
August 18, 2023
Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz addresses visitors to the new San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride in Encinitas on Aug. 12. Next to him are (left to right) Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, Caltrans District 11 Director Gustavo Dallarda and Assemblywoman and former Encinitas City Council member Tasha Boerner (D-77th District). (Caltrans photo)

Hub near San Elijo Lagoon designed for commuters, nature enthusiasts

North Coast Current
August 16, 2023
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas City Council OKs $6.3M purchase of Leucadia property

North Coast Current
August 14, 2023
Nick Buck, who has worked in Encinitas city government for more than two decades, now serves as the city’s mobility manager. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas picks longtime employee to serve as new mobility manager

North Coast Current
August 13, 2023
Ponto, a sustainable footwear lifestyle brand based in Encinitas, recently announced the appointment of Barry McGeough as brand president. (Ponto Footwear photo)

Ponto footwear of Encinitas hires brand president

North Coast Current
August 9, 2023
Preliminary planning is underway for Robertson Ranch Park in Carlsbad, which will be located on about 11 acres near the corner of El Camino Real and Cannon Road. (Carlsbad city photo)

Carlsbad officials seek residents’ feedback on park

North Coast Current
August 5, 2023
The city of Encinitas is publicizing its e-bike state of emergency and new ordinance through signs that residents can pick up and place on their lawns. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas e-bike safety campaign includes classes, signage

North Coast Current
August 4, 2023
Finances. (OsideNews file photo)

Local household bills pricier than U.S. average, doxo research finds

North Coast Current
August 3, 2023
(Photos by Fernanda Reyes, iStock Getty Images; Austin Distel, Unsplash; Tdub Photo, iStock Getty Images; Hero Images, iStock Getty Images)

Introducing You: Current, OsideNews seek your community profiles

North Coast Current
August 3, 2023
Construction and repair. (Photo by Rudy Skitterians, Pixabay)

To our readers: Content on break as Current, OsideNews get an update

North Coast Current
July 21, 2023
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Lake Drive in Encinitas reopens after months of sinkhole repairs

North Coast Current
July 13, 2023
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Authorities suspect arson in Encinitas family disturbance

North Coast Current
July 13, 2023
The San Diego Union-Tribune has its headquarters in downtown San Diego. (Google Street View photo)

San Diego Union-Tribune sold, separating it from Los Angeles Times

North Coast Current
July 10, 2023
Palomar College’s Learning Resource Center. (Courtesy photo)

Funds earmarked for Palomar College program with NCTD

North Coast Current
July 8, 2023
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Two arrested in Encinitas after reported carjacking, shooting

North Coast Current
July 7, 2023
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

End-of-month checkpoint in Encinitas nets four DUI arrests

North Coast Current
July 7, 2023
Business news. (James Abbott via Freeimages)

Irvine-based Beach Cities Commercial Bank launches with branch in Encinitas

North Coast Current
June 27, 2023
The North Coast Current of Encinitas and OsideNews of Oceanside combined operations on Feb. 22. (North Coast Current graphic)

NC Current, writers recognized by Society of Professional Journalists

North Coast Current
June 22, 2023
Viasat’s Carlsbad headquarters. (Viasat photo by Brandon Davila)

Air Force lab taps Carlsbad’s Viasat for orbital comm project

North Coast Current
June 21, 2023
Palomar College student Garrett Glassell (left) stands ready to film a scene for the independent project “Red Blooded” on Aug. 5, 2022, which was filmed partly at the San Marcos campus. Pictured with Glassell are actors Kevin Quezada (center) and Cayden Dillingham. Glassells own Palomar project, a public service announcement, recently earned an Emmy nomination. (Photo by Jennie Olson Six, courtesy of Mercury Cinema)

Oceanside student among Palomar College Emmy nominees

North Coast Current
June 13, 2023
Community. (Photo by Clay Banks via Unsplash)

New location for TrueCare meal distribution in San Marcos

North Coast Current
June 12, 2023
Carlsbad fire, safety and city officials participate in the opening of Station 7 on June 8. (Carlsbad city photo)

Carlsbad opens first fire station west of Interstate 5

North Coast Current
June 9, 2023
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas officials and donors participate in a groundbreaking for the new Lusardi Tower and Lusardi Pulmonary Institute on Thursday, June 8. Left to right: Debbi Lusardi, Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Encinitas Physician Chief Operating Executive Scott Eisman, M.D., Warner Lusardi, Scripps Board of Trustees Chairman Richard Bigelow, and Scripps Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer John Engle. (Scripps Health photo)

Scripps Encinitas breaks ground on hospital expansion

North Coast Current
June 9, 2023
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