Nature is resilient, but human activity and other factors have resulted in an imbalance. Fortunately, place names — such as “Encinitas” — can offer a glimpse into the past.

The city of Oceanside received a $2 million grant last month to go toward its Renewable Energy Capacity Expansion Project and Turf Replacement Rebate programs.

The Encinitas City Council voted to move forward on shutting the valve to natural gas for future homes and businesses in what the mayor called a “blockbuster item” during the council’s meeting Wednesday, Sept. 22.

On Aug. 7, Scripps Institution of Oceanography measured the sea-surface temperature of local waters at 79 degrees, which was the highest temperature taken in the 102 years since the institute started taking measurements. Some beaches, such as Solana Beach, recorded water temperatures up to 81 degrees, according to reports. Why are these ocean water temperatures so high? How long are they going to last? How often are they going to arrive? How could they affect future storms and climate?