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.
Cool on the Coast: Usher in summer this June with events in Encinitas, Del Mar, Carlsbad
Antonio Pequeño IV
June 11, 2019
Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Food, Leucadia, North County, Region, San Diego County
Your roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar and the San Diego region.
Fun ways to keep kids’ minds active in summer
StatePoint
June 8, 2019
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
A vacation from school is no excuse for a vacation from thinking. Not only can learning be made fun, but you can avoid a rusty return to school in the fall by keeping kids’ minds active all summer long. Here are a few fun ways to make thinking and learning a priority, while not detracting from the...
High-speed internet access critical for students and job seekers
StatePoint
June 8, 2019
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
The job market is rapidly changing thanks to new and emerging technologies. As a result, job training has become highly specialized, even at the high school level. While young people living in urban and suburban communities often benefit from onsite access to the specialized education that they will...
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 retail center sells to Carlsbad firm for $12.2 million
North Coast Current
June 7, 2019
Filed under BUSINESS NOTES, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Real Estate
El Camino Square, an Encinitas center home to longtime local eateries such as Chick’s Natural and Garden State Bagels, has been sold for $12.2 million, parties involved in the transaction recently announced. Carlsbad-based Capstone Advisors bought the property in late May.
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.
Carlsbad new corporate hub for cannabis product firm Sunniva
North Coast Current
June 2, 2019
Filed under Business, BUSINESS NOTES, Carlsbad
Carlsbad is set to become a new corporate location for Sunniva, a developer of cannabis products in Canada and California, the company announced May 31. The move from Vancouver to Carlsbad comes as the company sharpens focus on its California operations.
Culinary show ‘Lick the Plate’ to air on 100.7 KFMB starting June 3
North Coast Current
May 28, 2019
Filed under BUSINESS NOTES, Encinitas, Media, Region, San Diego County
Popular local culinary radio show, podcast and column “Lick the Plate” has gained a new outlet in San Diego as of June 3 — FM radio station 100.7 KFMB. Host and author David Boylan launched the column in 2011, which has been a staple in the Encinitas-based newspaper Coast News since then.
Encinitas-based cannabis platform BudTrader launches stock offering
North Coast Current
May 27, 2019
Filed under Business, BUSINESS NOTES, Encinitas, LOCAL WIDE WEB
An Encinitas-based cannabis advertising and networking platform recently gave the green light for its call seeking new investors. BudTrader.com launched a Regulation Crowdfunding effort through Equifund CFP, it was announced May 23.
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.
Antonio Pequeño IV
June 11, 2019
Your roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar and the San Diego region.
