City Report: Encinitas tackles eatery spaces, stray shopping carts

Alysse Dodge • January 17, 2024

In December, the Encinitas City Council’s agenda included several significant matters. Mayor Tony Kranz, in conversation with the North Coast Current, outlined the three most notable topics discussed during the month. Below, we take a closer look at these crucial conversations.

City Report: Encinitas eyes property for housing, tackles speed limits

Alysse Dodge • December 19, 2023

Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz and Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes recently shared their perspectives on five of the most crucial conversations of November, ranging from infrastructure and housing, including the declaration of Quail Gardens Drive surplus property, to speed limit reductions and the ongoing Pacific View Art Center project.

Family, friends recall retired judge, Encinitas community advocate Tony Brandenburg

Alysse Dodge • November 10, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Brandenburg, who served the community, region, tribal nations and country in several notable ways, died at his home on Oct. 3 after battling cancer. He was 83 years old.

City Report: Rail Trail, marathon permit top October topics in Encinitas

Alysse Dodge • November 8, 2023

During the October meetings of the Encinitas City Council, several important matters were on the agenda, among them the extension of the Coastal Rail Trail, a discussion about Legislative Policy and Priorities, and the deliberation over a second-year permit for the Moonlight Beach Half Marathon.

Surfing Madonna artist remembered for creation that led to a movement

Alysse Dodge • October 14, 2023

Friends and family gathered on Oct. 8 to remember Mark Patterson, the artist behind the controversial Surfing Madonna mosaic and cofounder of Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, who died in September.

City Report: Encinitas tackles bicycle safety, homelessness, Surfer’s Point

Alysse Dodge • October 9, 2023

During the September meetings of the Encinitas City Council, several important issues were discussed, including bicycle safety, homelessness, and financing the acquisition of Surfer’s Point.

City’s Leucadia land buy could help preserve civic access

Alysse Dodge • September 6, 2023

In a unanimous decision last month, the Encinitas City Council approved a purchase and sale agreement with Surfer’s Point LLC, possibly contributing to the preservation of open space.