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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Ramona break August rainfall records in Hilary storm deluge

North Coast Current and OsideNews August 21, 2023
North San Diego County communities saw significant amounts of rain as historic Tropical Storm Hilary moved across the region Saturday and Sunday.
Rain. (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

Palomar College opts for Monday closure as Tropical Storm Hilary arrives; MiraCosta remains open

North Coast Current August 20, 2023
Palomar College has chosen to close its facilities Monday, Aug. 21, as Tropical Storm Hilary arrived in the region.
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

CSU San Marcos announces Hilary storm closure; community colleges remain open for now

North Coast Current August 19, 2023
California State University San Marcos has canceled in-person classes and activities for Monday, Aug. 21, to mitigate potential impacts from Hilary, a hurricane that is expected to hit the San Diego region as a tropical storm over the weekend into the start of the week.
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

North San Diego County cities urge vigilance, offer sandbags as Hilary approaches

North Coast Current August 18, 2023
Agencies throughout San Diego County are advising caution and preparation as the region falls under California’s first-ever official tropical storm warning.
Ponto, a sustainable footwear lifestyle brand based in Encinitas, recently announced the appointment of Barry McGeough as brand president. (Ponto Footwear photo)

Ponto footwear of Encinitas hires brand president

North Coast Current August 9, 2023
Encinitas-based Ponto Footwear recently announced the appointment of a new brand president, Barry McGeough, who previously led innovation and sustainability efforts for several major brands.
A rendering shows the future MiraCosta College Student Services Building, which is expected to be completed by spring 2024. (MiraCosta College/DLR Group image)

Significant construction in progress at MiraCosta College

OsideNews August 8, 2023
Major construction and renovation projects are underway as MiraCosta College’s fall semester approaches, with new buildings and significant upgrades to the Oceanside campus set for completion in the next two years.
Preliminary planning is underway for Robertson Ranch Park in Carlsbad, which will be located on about 11 acres near the corner of El Camino Real and Cannon Road. (Carlsbad city photo)

Carlsbad officials seek residents’ feedback on park

North Coast Current August 5, 2023
The city of Carlsbad seeks residents’ input on the development of Robertson Ranch Park through in-person and online workshops Aug. 8 and 9.
The city of Encinitas is publicizing its e-bike state of emergency and new ordinance through signs that residents can pick up and place on their lawns. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas e-bike safety campaign includes classes, signage

North Coast Current August 4, 2023
The city of Encinitas has launched an e-bike safety campaign following the implementation of an updated bicycle ordinance that took effect July 28.
Finances. (OsideNews file photo)

Local household bills pricier than U.S. average, doxo research finds

North Coast Current August 3, 2023
California is the second most expensive state for average household bills, with Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach and Del Mar cracking the top 100 for most expensive in the state, according to statistics released Aug. 3 by consumer financial management company doxo.
(Photos by Fernanda Reyes, iStock Getty Images; Austin Distel, Unsplash; Tdub Photo, iStock Getty Images; Hero Images, iStock Getty Images)

Introducing You: Current, OsideNews seek your community profiles

North Coast Current August 3, 2023
Community connections can build newfound stability in a chaotic era. It’s with that in mind that the North Coast Current and OsideNews introduce “Neighbors,” a new section devoted to brief profiles highlighting North San Diego County residents who build on the positive aspects of community and connection.
Construction and repair. (Photo by Rudy Skitterians, Pixabay)

To our readers: Content on break as Current, OsideNews get an update

North Coast Current July 21, 2023
The North Coast Current and OsideNews are taking a break from content for a few days as the sites are freshened up. It’s a good time to take this step as the North Coast Current marks 20 years since its founding, and both the Current and OsideNews both celebrate 10 years of sharing news with our communities online. Thank you for your patience and continued support as the sites undergo their remodeling.
Community. (Photo by Clay Banks via Unsplash)

Education Matters: The controversy over Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging

Marsha Sutton July 8, 2023
We don’t give our kids enough credit. Give them the chance to learn our country’s history, which is both inspirational and disturbing, and have faith that they can be critical thinkers who can be empowered to participate fully and intelligently in shaping America’s future. Students want this, teachers want this, and communities need this.
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