ENCINITAS: 25th holiday tree-lighting set for Dec. 6
November 30, 2019
ENCINITAS — The community is invited to the 25th Annual Encinitas Heritage Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 6, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the corner of 4th and C streets overlooking Moonlight Beach. To commemorate the event’s 25th anniversary, the Encinitas Historical Society has brought together local...
ENCINITAS: Heritage Ranch offers holiday family craft class Dec. 1
November 30, 2019
ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Heritage Ranch invites families to create ornaments for their holiday trees at its Families Make History craft event on Sunday, Dec. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. The ranch is located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. More information about the organization is online: ww...
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...
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...
