LETTER: Former Coast Dispatch employee appreciates the Current

August 30, 2019

As a former old-time employee of the Coast Dispatch, WCCN, etc., it warms my heart to have found this newspaper.

National historic status on horizon for Encinitas Boat Houses

Julia Shapero

August 23, 2019

The Encinitas Boat Houses, the most photographed buildings in the city, are on their way to earning a spot on the National Register of Historic Places following a vote by the State Historical Resources Commission.

San Marcos pop-up museum celebrates the California avocado

Chase Spear

August 20, 2019

Since late June, The CADO museum in San Marcos has dedicated itself to preserving the history and educational significance of the California avocado.

ENCINITAS: Heritage Ranch Hullabaloo market Feb. 4

January 10, 2019

ENCINITAS — The Heritage Ranch, home of the San Dieguito Heritage Museum in Encinitas, hosts a Hullabaloo Family Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 4 and continuing the first Monday of the month throughout the year. In addition to live music by Hullabaloo, there will be face-painting, arts and crafts,...

Cool on the Coast: Beat June gloom with county fair, local arts and more

Michele Leivas

June 8, 2017

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Oceanside and Escondido.

CARLSBAD: Public invited to Feb. 16 forum on future of Highway 101

February 4, 2017

CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad hosts a panel discussion and community meeting about historic Highway 101’s past, present and future Feb. 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the City Library, 1775 Dove Lane in La Costa. The discussion will cover how planning and transportation choices affect the community’s...

Investigation, cleanup underway after Encinitas middle school fire

Michele Leivas

November 4, 2016

Investigators are still determining the cause of a fire that swept through the administration building at Oak Crest Middle School in Encinitas on Oct. 29. It’s the second such fire in the administration building in 36 years, Oak Crest campus records show.

Sept. 6 forum to discuss Encinitas tree removals, future policies

North Coast Current

August 31, 2016

With the impending removal of four decades-old Ficus trees in downtown Encinitas, city officials seek residents’ feedback at a meeting Sept. 6 for future policies governing tree planting and maintenance.

Cool on the Coast: Stage some summer fun in July

Layla Marino

July 16, 2015

In July, San Diego reaches a fever pitch for events, especially with the opening of the Del Mar races and, of course, Comic-Con. Residents and tourists alike are bound to easily find these big three events, but what about the events on the North Coast that are a bit off the beaten racetrack, so to speak...

OCEANSIDE: Historic Star Theatre unveils restored marquee July 3

July 2, 2015

OCEANSIDE — The Historic Star Theatre invites the public to celebrate the unveiling of the venue’s restored neon marquee July 3 at 7 p.m. The sign is the largest neon marquee west of the Mississippi River and one of the largest neon marquees in operation in the United States, the theater company...

San Diego Botanic Garden says goodbye to historic Torrey pine at Encinitas site

North Coast Current

June 30, 2015

A historic Torrey pine tree predating the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas was cut down on its grounds June 29 and 30 after garden officials found it was severely compromised by a parasitic fungus. The tree’s lumber will be used to create furnishings for the garden’s Larabee house and items...

CARLSBAD: Libraries field two baseball events June 13 and 20

June 1, 2015

CARLSBAD — Carlsbad hosts two events for baseball fans in June at city libraries. A screening of the documentary “Ball Talk: Baseball’s Voice of Summer,” with film Director Kevin Bender, is set for June 13 at 1 p.m. at the Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. The second event is...