Carlsbad, Encinitas place near top in WalletHub Beach Towns report

North Coast Current

June 18, 2019

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

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.

Teresa Acosta joins race for Carlsbad City Council District 4

North Coast Current

June 14, 2019

Filed under Carlsbad, ELECTION 2020, Elections, LATEST NEWS

Carlsbad business owner Teresa Acosta announced June 12 that she is running for a seat on the City Council, the second non-incumbent in the race for District 4. Acosta joins Phil Urbina, who launched his campaign April 28.

UC San Diego Health opens Encinitas primary care center

North Coast Current

June 12, 2019

Filed under BUSINESS NOTES, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Health, Leucadia, Olivenhain

UC San Diego Health’s new Encinitas primary care center opened June 10. Located at 1505 Encinitas Blvd., the facility is on a site that has seen several incarnations over the past 45 years, from banks to restaurants.

CARLSBAD: Coastal concert band features music of stage and screen June 23

June 9, 2019

Filed under Carlsbad, CURRENT EVENTS

CARLSBAD — The Coastal Communities Concert Band presents its summer concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St. in Carlsbad. The concert will include music from the stage and screen, and the band will be accompanied by vocalist Michael Ruhl. Tickets are $20...

CARLSBAD: Jimmy and Enrique perform at June 20 library event

June 7, 2019

Filed under Carlsbad, CURRENT EVENTS, Education, K-12

CARLSBAD — A concert by Jimmy and Enrique headlines the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center’s Summer Reading Festival on Thursday, June 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place. Admission is free. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jimmy and Enrique will perform a mix of wo...

Encinitas maintains Tree City USA designation for eighth year

North Coast Current

June 3, 2019

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

Encinitas has maintained its Tree City USA status for an eighth year, the city announced June 3. The city earned the Arbor Day Foundation’s notation, which recognizes communities’ efforts to maintain an urban tree canopy.

Gaspar seeks 2nd county board term; 2 Encinitas hopefuls in race

North Coast Current

May 3, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, ELECTION 2020, Encinitas, Escondido, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Region, San Diego County, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Vista

San Diego County 3rd District Supervisor Kristin Gaspar announced May 3 that she will seek a second term on the board.

Cool on the Coast: Encinitas, Solana Beach fairs bookend April and May

Antonio Pequeño IV

April 25, 2019

Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Food, Health, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach

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

New arts, humanities building takes shape at San Dieguito Academy

Antonio Pequeño IV

April 5, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, K-12, Leucadia, NORTH COAST CAMPUS, Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, Solana Beach

San Dieguito High School Academy is currently on pace and on budget for the construction of its arts and humanities building, which is estimated to open this fall.

Carlsbad resident new VP at financing firm LendSpark

North Coast Current

March 31, 2019

Filed under Business, BUSINESS NOTES, Carlsbad

Carlsbad resident Paul Cortez has been promoted to vice president of real estate at LendSpark, the company recently announced. Cortez will focus on developing the company's real estate loan and investment portfolio.

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.

Carlsbad nonprofit Fresh Start raises $215,000 at celebrity golf event

North Coast Current

March 7, 2019

Filed under Carlsbad, Community News, Health, NORTH COAST LINK, North County, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, San Diego County

Carlsbad-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts exceeded its $200,000 fundraising goal during the 27th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on March 3 and 4 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, the organization recently announced.