San Diego County gets $1.67M for veteran housing efforts

North Coast Current • February 16, 2026

State Sen. Catherine Blakespear presented a $1.67 million state funding check to San Diego County on Thursday, Feb. 12, to support affordable housing for veterans, according to an announcement from her office.

Rep. Mike Levin announces federal funds to shore up coastal rail lines

North Coast Current and OsideNews • January 26, 2024

In the wake of another landslide affecting rail travel between Oceanside and Orange County, Rep. Mike Levin, D-49th District, announced the securing of millions of dollars in federal funds to address ongoing challenges to the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor, known as LOSSAN.

$3.09 million headed for Santa Fe Drive safety project in Encinitas

North Coast Current • September 21, 2023

Spurred by the death of an Encinitas teenager over the summer, state Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) has been able to secure $3.09 million in funds for the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Project, the city announced Sept. 21.

Back in session: Work underway at Pacific View arts site in Encinitas

Charlene Pulsonetti • March 10, 2023

After years of meetings, advocacy and planning, the former Pacific View Elementary School in Encinitas is on the way to becoming a center of activity again, now as an arts space.

Encinitas City Council members emphasize unity after inauguration

North Coast Current • December 16, 2022

Housing, infrastructure, the environment and unity were common themes among three incoming Encinitas City Council members who were sworn in Dec. 13 after a contentious election season in November.

Encinitas City Council unanimously sacks Planning Commission chairman

OsideNews • April 16, 2022

Residents voice support of Bruce Ehlers in tense meeting By Roman S. Koenig: Encinitas CA— The Encinitas City Council ousted Planning Commission Chairman and council candidate Bruce Ehlers on Wednesday,...

Encinitas City Council unanimously sacks Planning Commission chairman

Roman S. Koenig • April 15, 2022

The Encinitas City Council ousted Planning Commission Chairman and council candidate Bruce Ehlers on Wednesday, April 13, following an earful from angry residents.

State attorney general to Encinitas: Approve housing project, or else

North Coast Current • March 25, 2022

California's attorney general issued an ultimatum Thursday, March 24, to the city of Encinitas: Build the Encinitas Boulevard Apartments in Olivenhain or be “held accountable.”

Mosca announces he won’t run again for Encinitas City Council

OsideNews • March 17, 2022

North Coast Current: Encinitas CA— Encinitas City Councilman Joe Mosca will not seek another term in office, he announced at the council’s meeting Wednesday, March 16. “After significant consideration...

Mosca announces he won’t run again for Encinitas City Council

North Coast Current • March 17, 2022

Encinitas City Councilman Joe Mosca will not seek another term in office, he announced at the council’s meeting Wednesday, March 16.

Outcry follows racist, homophobic graffiti found at Encinitas school

North Coast Current • January 3, 2022

Members of the Encinitas community and candidates for state office gathered outside San Dieguito High School Academy on Jan. 3 in solidarity against hate after racial and homophobic slurs were spray-painted on campus walls New Year’s Day.

Former Encinitas Councilwoman Jody Hubbard dies, mayor announces

North Coast Current • June 8, 2021

Former Encinitas Councilwoman Jody Hubbard has died after a yearlong battle with cancer, Mayor Catherine Blakespear announced June 7 via Facebook.