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?”
Man killed, deputy injured in Encinitas fire, authorities report
North Coast Current
January 4, 2020
A man died in an Encinitas house fire and a sheriff’s deputy was injured in a rescue attempt Friday, Jan. 3, authorities reported.
Leucadia merchants assess next steps after fire destroys building
Julia Shapero
October 8, 2019
The cause of a fire that tore through four local businesses in Leucadia is still unknown, authorities said. By Oct. 8, the merchants had collectively raised more than $23,000 toward rebuilding.
Encinitas house fire Jan. 22 likely accidental, authorities report
Meghan Lanigan
January 31, 2018
A house fire early Monday, Jan. 22, in the 1600 block of Landquist Drive in Encinitas Estates was most likely accidental, according to authorities.
Cool on the Coast: Community assistance and events for December
Michele Leivas
December 20, 2017
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar and the region.
Sheriff’s deputy saves woman from burning car in Encinitas
North Coast Current
October 25, 2016
A San Diego County sheriff’s deputy is credited with saving a driver from a burning car early Oct. 23 along Manchester Avenue in Encinitas, authorities said.
CSU San Marcos to run active-shooter drills Jan. 6
North Coast Current
January 4, 2016
California State University San Marcos will run active-shooter training drills Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with North County law enforcement, fire and medical agencies, the university has announced. The drills — which include agencies such as the San Marcos Fire Department, San Diego...
Fire destroys Encinitas McDonald’s
North Coast Current
September 2, 2011
An apparent gas leak lead to an explosion Thursday night that destroyed the McDonald's restaurant in Encinitas, authorities said. Fire crews were still on the scene early Friday afternoon to survey the damage. The apparent blast lead to a three-alarm fire around 9:30 p.m. Thursday night, authorities...
