City vs. citizens? Sides differ on perceptions of Encinitas housing suit
Cameron Niven
November 6, 2019
The city of Encinitas recently filed a lawsuit against 100 unnamed defendants of a resident-backed group called Preserve Proposition A in a claim to clarify whether future housing plans need to be held for a public vote. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal squabbles between Encinitas, housing advocates and the state of California as the city’s latest housing element was deemed compliant under state housing law by the Department of Housing and Community Development on Oct. 10.
Encinitas gains state housing element approval, city announces
North Coast Current
October 10, 2019
Encinitas has a state-approved affordable housing plan, the city announced Oct. 10. The green light comes after several years of proposals and controversy over growth in Encinitas, from voter rejection of ballot measures to lawsuits.
I-5 bridge work requires closures of Manchester Ave. in Encinitas
North Coast Current
September 7, 2019
Local drivers will want to take note of planned overnight closures of Manchester Avenue in Encinitas Sept. 8-13, officials announced.
National historic status on horizon for Encinitas Boat Houses
Julia Shapero
August 23, 2019
The Encinitas Boat Houses, the most photographed buildings in the city, are on their way to earning a spot on the National Register of Historic Places following a vote by the State Historical Resources Commission.
San Marcos pop-up museum celebrates the California avocado
Chase Spear
August 20, 2019
Since late June, The CADO museum in San Marcos has dedicated itself to preserving the history and educational significance of the California avocado.
Carlsbad new corporate hub for cannabis product firm Sunniva
North Coast Current
June 2, 2019
Carlsbad is set to become a new corporate location for Sunniva, a developer of cannabis products in Canada and California, the company announced May 31. The move from Vancouver to Carlsbad comes as the company sharpens focus on its California operations.
Encinitas-based cannabis platform BudTrader launches stock offering
North Coast Current
May 27, 2019
An Encinitas-based cannabis advertising and networking platform recently gave the green light for its call seeking new investors. BudTrader.com launched a Regulation Crowdfunding effort through Equifund CFP, it was announced May 23.
Encinitas mayor, leaders statewide: Increase funds to stop gun violence
North Coast Current
April 30, 2019
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear is among several California mayors calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to increase funding in support of communities that disproportionately face the threat of gun violence.
55-mph limit returns to Interstate 5 from Encinitas to Carlsbad
North Coast Current
March 8, 2019
Drivers on Interstate 5 will notice a lower posted speed limit between Encinitas and Carlsbad, transportation, civic and safety officials announced March 8. The I-5 speed limit has been reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph along an 8-mile stretch of the freeway from Manchester Avenue in Cardiff to Palomar Airport Road.
Lake Hodges at two-thirds capacity as forecast calls for more rain
Dan Weisman, The Escondido Grapevine
March 6, 2019
More rain in one of San Diego County’s rainiest of winter seasons is expected to drop an inch or two across the region through Friday, but Lake Hodges Dam is holding strong.
ENCINITAS: San Dieguito student-produced ‘Trials’ March 14-16
February 28, 2019
ENCINITAS — San Dieguito High School Academy students perform “Trials,” a student-written and directed show by seniors Colin Gasperoni and Sophia Papalia, for three nights March 14-16 at 7 p.m. in the Clayton E. Liggett Theater on campus. “Trials” follows Samantha Belford, a tough, independent...
Local community colleges weigh challenges of new state funding model
Joel Vaughn
February 14, 2019
The purpose of community college lies in its funding, and that model is undergoing some key changes.
