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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

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Encinitas 101 honors longtime board member

North Coast Current October 10, 2014

The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association honored a departing longtime board member Oct. 7 as the organization installed its new Board of Directors during its annual meeting at The Lumberyard Tavern. Bart...

Encinitas 101 director Crawford to step down

North Coast Current September 30, 2014

Encinitas 101 MainStreet Executive Director Dody Crawford confirmed Sept. 30 that she is stepping down from her post, which she has held for nearly eight years. “I’ve enjoyed the job but more than...

David McLean plays the conga drums with SantanaWays, a Carlos Santana tribute band on April 26 during the 31st annual Encinitas Street Fair.  (Photo by Scott Allison)

Weather was cool, but so was the fair: After blustery start, annual Encinitas event goes to the dogs

Ellen Wright April 30, 2014

The Encinitas Street Fair got off to a windy start April 26, delaying crowds until Sunday. The cold weather and strong winds that deterred visitors also made setting up difficult for vendors. “Tents...

ENCINITAS: State of the City address April 4

March 16, 2014

The annual Encinitas State of the City address and community event is set for April 4, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center. The event — presented by the city of Encinitas, Encinitas Chamber...

ENCINITAS: Fall Festival returns Nov. 24

November 9, 2013

ENCINITAS – The annual Fall Festival, hosted by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association, returns Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival offers families and holiday shoppers a Sunday of venders,...

ENCINITAS: View local history by bus Sept. 28

September 27, 2013

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Preservation Association will host two historical bus tours Sept. 28, on which attendees can visit and learn about 40 historical points of interest throughout the city. Each...

Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association then-Executive Director Peder Norby (right) stands with manager Dody Crawford (center) and intern Mathew Gelbman in this 2007 file photo. (Photo by David J. Olender)

From main street to the village: Encinitas downtown advocate Peder Norby shifts to Carlsbad

Heather Rushall August 13, 2013

Longtime downtown Encinitas advocate and Highway 101 Coordinator Peder Norby announced his decision to move his passion for economic redevelopment to Carlsbad after 16 years with the city. The city...

ENCINITAS: Taste of MainStreet Aug. 20

July 30, 2013

The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association presents its 24th Annual Taste of MainStreet, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Participants can sample food from from 34 restaurants, and wine and beer served at 16...

Classic Car Nights back for the summer

June 9, 2013

ENCINITAS – The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association hosts Classic Car Nights from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19. Hot rods, woodies and other classic and vintage cars...

Charlie Fitzsimmons and Ashley Benson take a whirl on the Sizzler, spinning around at the corner of E Street and South Coast Highway 101 at the 30th annual Encinitas Street Fair on April 28. The fair was held on Saturday and Sunday with live music, local arts and crafts and fresh food. (Photo by Scott Allison)

Children’s activities get positive feedback at Encinitas fair

Jessica LaFontaine May 3, 2013

Framed exotic insects, screen-print pillows, kettle corn, kids’ rides, and arts and crafts were just a few of the attractions that brought more than 100,000 people to the 30th annual Encinitas Street...

Encinitas to mark Arbor Day with tree-planing

May 2, 2013

ENCINITAS – The city of Encinitas, Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association and San Diego Gas & Electric mark Arbor Day this year with Let’s Plant Trees, a family event on May 25. Participants...

Organizers prepare for 30th street fair

Organizers prepare for 30th street fair

Christopher Earley April 11, 2013

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...

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