Downtown Encinitas is gearing up once again to play host to one of San Diego County’s most celebrated street fairs.
Since its inaugural event in 1983, the Encinitas Street Fair has grown to host some...
Downtown Encinitas will play host to the 30th annual Encinitas Street Fair this month. With 100,000 visitors and shoppers expected to fill Coast Highway 101 between D and J Streets, there is some concern...
When sign spinner John Murray goes to work on a busy street corner, he attracts a lot of attention. But attracting attention is just part of the job.
With a full head of curly and wild red hair, the...
To call it a grand entrance would have been an understatement. But it would be a mistake to expect any less from a fighting force like the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
With the lights of the three...
Unbeknownst to many North County residents, they are living the midst of a battleground. But it’s not a traditional battle. And the enemies are a list of invasive plant species.
To the untrained eye,...
Once again, a controversial piece of art has cast the city of Encinitas into the spotlight.
June 2011 found the city amid a debate regarding whether a mosaic dubbed the “Surfing Madonna,” which...
Walking into Rancho Park Pharmacy in Encinitas is a lot like stepping back in time. And much to the chagrin of longtime customers like Fran Carney, not many of these types of establishments exist anymore.
As...
In the wake of public outcry and threats of litigation, the Encinitas City Council voted Wednesday to allow banners depicting the image of late council member Maggie Houlihan to be displayed.
Houlihan’s...
Encinitas recently joined a growing number of California communities that have taken steps to improve energy efficiency by converting many of their street lights to LED technology.
Funded by grant money...
It would be difficult to walk into the Clayton E. Liggett Theater at the San Dieguito Academy and not think about the man behind the legacy.
During his 20-year career as a drama teacher at the high...
