California state beaches report record weekend use, prompting action
North Coast Current
March 25, 2020
Record weekend attendance at many of the state’s beaches and parks during the coronavirus stay-at-home order has prompted new restrictions from the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Encinitas, Solana Beach cut access to city beaches
North Coast Current
March 24, 2020
Encinitas and Solana Beach joined other coastal north San Diego County cities Tuesday, March 24, in closing access to beaches, parks and other facilities during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Carlsbad, Del Mar close beaches and parks amid coronavirus concerns
North Coast Current
March 23, 2020
The increasing number of people converging on San Diego recreational areas in the past few days despite a statewide stay-at-home order has led the cities of Carlsbad and Del Mar to close access to beaches, parks, trails and other spots effective Monday, March 23.
North County school districts adjust to coronavirus challenges
Chase Spear
March 20, 2020
Due to the potential health hazard imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus, K-12 school districts across San Diego County — including those in North County — have closed their campuses.
California governor’s order: Stay home
North Coast Current
March 19, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an order Thursday, March 19, for all residents to stay home as the state works through the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Election update: Encinitas candidates ahead in Super Tuesday races
North Coast Current
March 4, 2020
Encinitas-based officeholders and candidates made headway or held onto their seats based on preliminary results from March 3’s Super Tuesday elections.
Santa Ana winds expected to continue through Thursday
North Coast Current
February 26, 2020
A weather service advisory will remain in effect through noon Thursday, Feb. 27, as Santa Ana winds whipped through San Diego County starting early Wednesday morning.
EDITORIAL: San Diego County: ‘No’ on Measure B; ‘yes’ on Measure A
North Coast Current
February 25, 2020
Measure B supporters note that 60% of Newland Sierra housing would be affordably priced for the working class. But assuming it’s built, what would that “affordable” price be at completion given the continuing rise in prices, up 8% over the past year alone? Moreover, what’s their definition of “working class?”
Mysterious boom felt throughout San Diego County
North Coast Current
February 21, 2020
Residents from Encinitas east to Escondido and south to La Mesa, Santee and elsewhere in San Diego County reported rattled nerves and shaken buildings after hearing at least one loud boom at about 1:25 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21.
Carlsbad gives green light to community choice energy
North Coast Current
October 11, 2019
Carlsbad is the latest coastal North County city to join efforts in building community choice energy programs after a City Council vote Oct. 8.
Encinitas, Carlsbad residents shine in County Fair culinary contests
Lauren J. Mapp
July 6, 2019
Jars of jam, bottles of liqueurs, cookies, cakes and more lined the walls of the Del Mar Fairgrounds grandstand complex during the annual San Diego County Fair as it came to a close last week. The Home and Hobby contest drew in hundreds of competitors to more than 100 categories this year.
SANDAG, local leaders weigh options for regional transportation plan
Joel Vaughn
July 2, 2019
SANDAG and San Diego County are putting the pieces together for a public transit system that’s a practical, alluring alternative to the congested highway, but it may be many years in the making.
