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North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

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Owning a specialty coffee shop is Californians’ dream job in the age of AI, survey finds

HostingAdvice February 23, 2024
In an era when artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market, many professionals may find themselves at a crossroads. The shift could render some white-collar jobs obsolete, propelling millions to explore new career avenues or embrace entrepreneurship. Amid this transformative phase, HostingAdvice conducted a survey of 3,000 employees to find out Californians’ dream business ventures that not only ignite their passion but are also resilient in the face of AI advancements. These were California’s top choices.
Erin Harper stands in Old California Coffee House in San Marcos in August 2022 during the shop’s transition to Ascend Coffee Roasters. (NCC file photo by Jen Acosta)

From Mocha Marketplace, to Old Cal, to Ascend: San Marcos coffee shop set to close March 1

North Coast Current February 17, 2024
A longtime San Marcos spot for coffee and community gatherings will brew its last cup in Old California Restaurant Row on March 1. The Ascend coffee brand itself isn’t going anywhere, however.
Ascend Coffee Roasters owner Erin Harper talks to customers during the shop’s Carlsbad grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 6. (Ascend Coffee Roasters photo by Landon Drinkward)

Ascend Coffee Roasters expands to second location in Carlsbad

Charlene Pulsonetti January 23, 2024
Ascend Coffee Roasters of San Marcos recently held the grand opening for its second location in Carlsbad’s La Costa community.
Pannikin Coffee & Tea will soon occupy the former Bunker House Cafe in downtown Oceanside. (Urban Property Group photo)

Pannikin coffee to set up shop in historic Oceanside building

OsideNews September 23, 2023
Pannikin Coffee & Tea can now claim two historic coastal North San Diego County spots it calls home. The regional coffee institution is set to open a new location in a noteworthy building in downtown Oceanside.
Workers at the Encinitas Starbucks coffee shop location at Leucadia Boulevard and Interstate 5 have filed a petition to unionize. (Google Street View photo)

Workers at Encinitas Starbucks location vote to unionize

North Coast Current May 22, 2023
Workers at an Encinitas Starbucks coffee shop have voted in favor of unionizing, it was announced Monday, May 22.
Workers at the Encinitas Starbucks coffee shop location at Leucadia Boulevard and Interstate 5 have filed a petition to unionize. (Google Street View photo)

Encinitas Starbucks location workers file petition to unionize

North Coast Current April 14, 2023
Workers at an Encinitas Starbucks location have filed a petition to unionize, Starbucks Workers United announced April 13.
(FreeImages photo by Bas van de Wiel)

Cool on the Coast: Events we are loving this February

Samantha Cox February 13, 2023
The flowers are starting to bloom in San Diego as the region approaches spring, making it the perfect time to see what coastal North County has to offer, from Oceanside’s annual International Film Festival to seaweed pressing in Encinitas.
Old Cal Coffee Co. co-owner Erin Nenow, pictured in the San Marcos shop on Aug. 24, says she works to build a cool, comforting environment for customers. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Old Cal Coffee co-owner aims for new heights with Ascend roasters

OsideNews August 31, 2022

By Charlene Pulsonetti: San Marcos CA— For many, the day must start with a cup of coffee. While chains have made that more convenient than ever before, some people still crave the charm — and community...

Old Cal Coffee Co. co-owner Erin Nenow, pictured in the San Marcos shop on Aug. 24, says she works to build a cool, comforting environment for customers. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Old Cal Coffee co-owner aims for new heights with Ascend roasters

Charlene Pulsonetti August 31, 2022
Cultivating a welcoming atmosphere is integral at Old Cal Coffee Co. in San Marcos, and co-owner Erin Nenow is hoping to take things a step further by focusing on the power of the bean itself with Ascend Coffee Roasters.
Cardiff resident Kyle Rosa mixes beans for Breakers Coffee + Wine in Carmel Valley on Feb. 17. Later this year, Rosa plans to harvest his own beans from his farm in San Marcos. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Cardiff resident growing coffee beans in San Marcos for his shop near Del Mar

OsideNews February 25, 2022

By Roxana Becerril: Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA— Imported from other countries, roasted and distributed by large manufacturers, the coffee brewed at most coffee shops can often sound far from special. At Breakers...

Cardiff resident Kyle Rosa mixes beans for Breakers Coffee + Wine in Carmel Valley on Feb. 17. Later this year, Rosa plans to harvest his own beans from his farm in San Marcos. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Cardiff resident growing coffee beans in San Marcos for his shop near Del Mar

Roxana Becerril February 18, 2022
Starting this summer, Cardiff resident Kyle Rosa will harvest beans from his Bluetail Coffee Grove farm in San Marcos for Breakers Coffee + Wine near Del Mar.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas City Council rejects Cardiff Starbucks proposal

Roman S. Koenig February 11, 2022
Is the issue corporate coffee, the grandfathered use of a building, or traffic? That could have been argued either way ahead of the Encinitas City Council’s unanimous vote Feb. 9 to block the potential addition of a drive-thru Starbucks in Cardiff.
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