Smoke from Navy ship fire reaching up the coast, authorities warn
North Coast Current
July 13, 2020
Smoke from the USS Bonhomme Richard fire in San Diego is reaching up the coast today, as far north as Encinitas and Carlsbad, the National Weather Service advised this morning.
Eatery tries to stem ‘great Encinitas mask debate’ amid pandemic
Julia Shapero
July 8, 2020
Mask requirements put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have led to backlash from customers at some local businesses.
San Diego County under tighter limits as COVID-19 cases increase
North Coast Current
July 6, 2020
San Diego County faces tightened restrictions for the next few weeks as COVID-19 cases increase in the region, according to a public health order that goes into effect Tuesday, July 7.
Hoping for business: Carlsbad merchants eye lifting of restrictions
Bella Ross
June 12, 2020
Carlsbad, a city that has long been fueled by its strong tourism and industrial sectors, faces an entirely different set of considerations when it comes to approaching business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city generates the second highest tourism revenue in San Diego County.
Carlsbad police investigate threat ahead of Floyd rallies
North Coast Current
June 5, 2020
The Carlsbad Police Department is investigating a social media threat of violence during George Floyd-related rallies in the city. By 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, a peaceful protest was underway.
Education Matters: Restricting public participation
Marsha Sutton
June 3, 2020
Of all the issues that have arisen recently in the San Dieguito Union High School District, it’s fair to say the grading policy was one of considerable importance to the community. On this issue, the public was denied its right to address the board in a fair and transparent manner.
San Dieguito high school district warns of employee email breach
North Coast Current
May 15, 2020
The San Dieguito Union High School District announced May 14 that an unknown party gained access to employee email accounts last summer, an incident that predates an August 2019 malware attack on the district’s parent access portal.
Thunderbirds fly over Encinitas in support of healthcare workers
North Coast Current
May 15, 2020
The Air Force Thunderbirds flying team performed shows of support for San Diego healthcare workers — including Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Encinitas council OKs Moonlight Beach opening in split vote
North Coast Current
April 27, 2020
Moonlight Beach in Encinitas is reopened as of 8 a.m. Monday morning, April 27, after a decision by the City Council during a special Sunday meeting. The choice was not without dissent, however.
3 arrested at Encinitas’ Moonlight Beach during closure protest
North Coast Current
April 25, 2020
Three people were arrested Saturday, April 25, at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas during a protest against state and local closures of public spaces and businesses deemed nonessential during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department announced.
Encinitas reopens walkways as county sees uptick in new coronavirus cases
North Coast Current
April 24, 2020
The city of Encinitas has reversed part of its public-space closure orders with the reopening of the Coastal Rail Trail and the walking path on Coast Highway 101 as of Friday, April 24.
EDITORIAL: Encinitas protests run against our better nature
North Coast Current
April 20, 2020
During the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, a Cardiff church opened its doors to the leadership and expertise of the time to treat the ill of its community. A century later, the measures in place during today’s viral crisis are designed to help prevent the use of our churches for such a purpose again.
