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.

Authorities make arrest in death of Encinitas woman

North Coast Current

October 11, 2019

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of an Encinitas woman, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday evening, Oct. 11.

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.

Encinitas sets meeting on new 5G wireless facilities policy

North Coast Current

September 20, 2019

The city of Encinitas seeks residents’ input Sept. 23 on a policy covering 5G wireless facilities.

Work begins on major addition to MiraCosta College’s Cardiff campus

Chase Spear

September 20, 2019

MiraCosta College announced last month that work is beginning on a new Student Services and Administration building at its San Elijo campus in Cardiff. The campus will host a groundbreaking for the $11.8 million project on Oct. 10.

Park’s status remains sticking point in Cardiff school renovation project

Bella Ross

September 18, 2019

The implementation of Measure GG, a bond program approved in 2016 that allocated $22 million to remodel two Cardiff schools, has sparked a trail of discussions over whether George Berkich Park is legally allowed to undergo any changes.

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce announces hiring of new CEO

North Coast Current

September 6, 2019

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce will bring aboard a 22-year city resident to helm the business group, the chamber announced. Roz Mancinelli will begin her job as the chamber’s new CEO on Sept. 10.

LETTER: Former Coast Dispatch employee appreciates the Current

August 30, 2019

As a former old-time employee of the Coast Dispatch, WCCN, etc., it warms my heart to have found this newspaper.

Encinitas, Del Mar post shark advisories at local beaches

North Coast Current

July 26, 2019

Encinitas and Del Mar have posted shark advisories at local beaches in light of recent sightings, according to announcements from the cities.

Cool on the Coast: July events abound, from beach concerts to barbecue

Antonio Pequeño IV

July 9, 2019

Your roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar and the San Diego region.

Local college executives see more room for women in higher-ed leadership

Lauren J. Mapp

June 28, 2019

California State University San Marcos President Karen Haynes retired in June after five decades of working in higher education. Among her accomplishments over the years, she cites being able to lead two universities as a president. Haynes said this is a rarity in both the number of years served and for a woman to work in two presidential roles in academia.

Carlsbad, Encinitas place near top in WalletHub Beach Towns report

North Coast Current

June 18, 2019

Carlsbad placed a few spaces ahead of Encinitas in a recent survey naming the Best Beach Towns to Live In, but both cities can claim they made the top 10, based on WalletHub report released June 18.