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.
San Elijo Lagoon restoration progressing fast into next phase
Meghan Lanigan
October 30, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, COASTLINE, Encinitas, North County, Region, San Diego County
The San Elijo Lagoon is headed into its next phase of restoration and enhancement and looks to be ahead of schedule, according to project officials.
Agencies offer commuters options as I-5 expansion moves north
Meghan Lanigan
October 30, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, COASTLINE, Encinitas, North County, Region, San Diego County
Caltrans and the San Diego Association of Governments are taking steps to minimize the impacts to commuters during construction as Interstate 5 construction pushes northward.
San Elijo Lagoon might appear in jeopardy now, but it’s all part of a plan
Meghan Lanigan
March 23, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, North County, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Top Stories
Cranes sit on either side of Interstate 5 at the Manchester Avenue exit and orange netting outlines the area where vegetation has been cleared at San Elijo Lagoon. There is hardly any water in the back basins, the lagoon lacks greenery, and if one did not know better, it might look like the lagoon is in trouble. However, all is as it should be, according to Doug Gibson, executive director and principal scientist of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy.
Work underway on I-5 expansion across San Elijo Lagoon
North Coast Current
February 3, 2017
Filed under Carlsbad, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Solana Beach
Despite January’s rainy weather, construction got underway on freeway and rail projects across San Elijo Lagoon between Solana Beach and the Encinitas community of Cardiff.
EDITORIAL: Muir on the right side of Encinitas council vote
North Coast Current
January 12, 2017
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, DIALOGUE, Editorial, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics
What qualifies someone to be appointed to the Encinitas City Council? Two or three years living in the city with little public footprint outside a brief stint on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The one sitting council member to question this? Mark Muir.
EDITORIAL: Community character, experience lead endorsement picks
North Coast Current
November 6, 2016
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, DIALOGUE, Editorial, Education, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Higher Education, K-12, Leucadia, North County, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Politics, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach
The North Coast Current’s editorial leadership suggests the following candidates for several Nov. 8 races affecting the city of Encinitas. The nature of this year’s local campaign reflects some of what we’ve seen nationally, with preferred candidates taking positions on issues that are at odds with other aspects that make those candidates appealing.
