Construction to disrupt train service for 2 weekends in March
North Coast Current
February 22, 2019
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach
Coaster and Amtrak Surfliner train service will be suspended between Oceanside and downtown San Diego for two weekends in March as rail construction continues, the San Diego Association of Governments announced Feb. 22.
SOLANA BEACH: Music education event Feb. 24 features Gregory Page
February 21, 2019
Filed under Arts, CURRENT EVENTS, Solana Beach
SOLANA BEACH — Local nonprofit Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom hosts a benefit concert in partnership with internationally recognized Irish-Armenian singer-songwriter Gregory Page on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Solana Beach. Tax deductible donations from the event will support free...
Escondido Councilwoman Olga Diaz announces run for supervisor
North Coast Current
February 20, 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
Longtime Escondido City Councilwoman Olga Diaz officially launched her campaign Feb. 20 for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors seat representing the 3rd District. Encinitas resident Terra Lawson-Remer is also an announced candidate for the district.
Pacific View site plan up for Encinitas planning review
North Coast Current
February 20, 2019
Filed under Arts, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS
The Encinitas Planning Commission is set to consider the proposed redevelopment of the former Pacific View school site Feb. 21. The Encinitas Arts, Culture and Ecology Alliance, the group working on the proposal, has been rounding up support ahead the hearing.
Living Creatively: Find your personal space, and a ‘third place’
Barbara Basia Koenig
February 17, 2019
Filed under Arts, COLUMNISTS, Living Creatively
One way to live more peacefully and creatively is to set personal boundaries. We can view a personal boundary as a field of energy around us that we set through intention. We intentionally set a standard we intend to live by, and choose what influences we will allow, and not allow, to influence us. These influences affect our peace of mind and attainment of goals.
ENCINITAS: ‘Art Night’ showcases artists and galleries Feb. 23
February 16, 2019
Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain
ENCINITAS — Enjoy an evening of art Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. as Encinitas civic and local art galleries open their doors for “Art Night Encinitas.” The event, launching a bimonthly showcase, will celebrate the city’s diverse visual art scene at seven participating locations and is...
ESCONDIDO: March 9 Scrabble-Thon raises funds for literacy
February 15, 2019
Filed under Books, CURRENT EVENTS, Escondido, Region
ESCONDIDO — Test your Scrabble skills and raise funds for the Escondido Public Library’s Friends of Literacy Services on Saturday, March 9, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The 15th Annual Scrabble-Thon Tournament & Fundraiser will be held in the Park Avenue Community Center auditorium, 210 Park Ave....
ENCINITAS: See ‘Art In Bloom’ at Botanic Garden through March 31
February 15, 2019
Filed under Arts, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas
ENCINITAS — Twenty-four San Dieguito Art Guild member artists are participating in an exhibit in the Ecke Building at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas now through March 31. “Art In Bloom” features more than 50 botanic-themed original paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media and...
Encinitas receives nearly 2 inches of rain in 24-hour period
North Coast Current
February 14, 2019
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Region, San Diego County
Encinitas saw just under 2 inches of rain Feb. 13-14 as an atmospheric river of subtropical moisture blended with a colder northern system that drenched Southern California.
Why vocational education is critical for many young people
StatePoint
February 10, 2019
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
In this high-tech era where a college degree is positioned as a necessity for success, vocational education is often overlooked. But experts say that a vocational education provides the right experience for many jobs that are currently vacant. Indeed, there are 30 million jobs nationwide that don’t...
How to find and apply for scholarships
StatePoint
February 10, 2019
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
Savvy students and families know that scholarships can play an integral role in meeting college costs. To help students and families find and apply for scholarships, Sallie Mae, the nation’s saving, planning and paying for college company, is offering six tips: Get an early start. Apply for schola...
How families today are paying for college
StatePoint
February 10, 2019
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
The way families pay for college is a good indicator of how much planning takes place before the first tuition bill arrives. A new study by Sallie Mae suggests that while families are feeling confident in their decision-making, nearly 40 percent do not have a plan to pay for college. Last year, family...