Carlsbad new corporate hub for cannabis product firm Sunniva

North Coast Current

June 2, 2019

Filed under Business, BUSINESS NOTES, Carlsbad

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

Filed under Business, BUSINESS NOTES, Encinitas, LOCAL WIDE WEB

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

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Law Enforcement, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County

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

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Region, San Diego County

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

Filed under Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, NEIGHBORS, North County, Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, Solana Beach

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

Filed under Arts, CURRENT EVENTS, Education, Encinitas, K-12, Theater

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

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Education, Encinitas, Higher Education, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, San Marcos, Top Stories

The purpose of community college lies in its funding, and that model is undergoing some key changes.

Freeway median work continues from Encinitas to Carlsbad

North Coast Current

February 2, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia

Caltrans is wrapping up work on barrier placement and other construction preparation along Interstate 5 through Encinitas and Carlsbad.

Food assistance available through Jewish Family Service San Diego

North Coast Current

January 23, 2019

Filed under FEDERAL SHUTDOWN | LOCAL IMPACT, Region, San Diego County

Jewish Family Service of San Diego offers food assistance for furloughed workers and their families hit by the federal government shutdown now through the end of the closure, the nonprofit organization announced Jan. 21.

Botanic Garden extends admission offer to furloughed workers

North Coast Current

January 23, 2019

Filed under Encinitas, FEDERAL SHUTDOWN | LOCAL IMPACT, Region, San Diego County

San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has extended its offer of free admission to furloughed federal employees and contractors, and their families, through Jan. 25, park officials announced.

Globetrotters offer furloughed workers tickets to events

North Coast Current

January 23, 2019

Filed under FEDERAL SHUTDOWN | LOCAL IMPACT, Region, San Diego County

The Harlem Globetrotters offer complimentary game tickets to furloughed federal government employees for upcoming local games in its 2019 Fan Powered North American tour, the team recently announced.

Botanic Garden offers free admission to furloughed workers

North Coast Current

January 14, 2019

Filed under Encinitas, FEDERAL SHUTDOWN | LOCAL IMPACT, Region, San Diego County

Furloughed federal employees and contractors, and their families, can receive a break on admission to the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas now through Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., park officials recently announced.