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Condominium construction. (Photo by Elena Alex, iStock Getty Images)

Citizen Koenig: California on its own authoritarian path with housing law

Roman S. Koenig October 11, 2025
We have “not in my back yard.” Then there’s “yes in my back yard.” Yet in the context of a new California state housing bill, there is nothing solid to address “how in my back yard.”
Fox Point Brewing Co., shown in a Fox Point Farms social media image, was noted in a recent report from the Global Wellness Institute as part of the Encinitas development’s focus on sustainability and wellness. The hops for the brewery are grown on site. (Fox Point Farms social media photo by Maria Russo)

Wellness group notes Fox Point Farms in international study

North Coast Current September 30, 2025
A newer Encinitas neighborhood’s agricultural approach to development and sustainability recently received global attention. Fox Point Farms is one of several projects included in the Miami-based nonprofit Global Wellness Institute’s “Build Well to Live Well” case study report.
Luma at El Corazon, a 268-unit apartment community that is the first such residential development to open at Oceanside's El Corazon site, is pictured Jan. 17. (Sudberry Properties photo)

Luma first apartment community to open in Oceanside’s El Corazon

OsideNews February 10, 2025
Leasing is underway and the first residents have moved into Luma at El Corazon, a 268-unit apartment community that is the first such residential development to open in El Corazon, a growing area of Oceanside that includes Frontwave Arena.
A mixed-use development with one seven-story and one eight-story building is proposed for downtown Oceanside, replacing two parking lots along North Myers Street. (Photo by Steve Puterski, North County Pipeline)

Massive project in the works for downtown Oceanside

Steve Puterski, North County Pipeline August 7, 2024
Downtown Oceanside is likely to see two more high-rise buildings with one seven-story and one eight-story building part of a mixed-use development.
Encinitas houses are shown in an aerial view from January 2023. (Photo by Thomas De Wever, iStock Getty Images)

Litigation threats frustrate Encinitas leaders as state puts a squeeze on housing

Patrick Doyle July 26, 2024
Recent lawsuits from California’s attorney general indicate a new reality for housing development in San Diego County that could significantly reduce local control of land use.
Captain Keno’s restaurant has been a popular local hangout in Encinitas for more than 50 years. It’s set to close by the end of August to make way for new development. (Encinitas Historical Society photo)

Come as you are — Leucadia hangout Captain Keno’s open for a little while longer

Charlene Pulsonetti July 8, 2024
Captain Keno’s restaurant owner Gerry Sova reflects on more than 50 years in business as the local spot prepares to close by the end of August to make way for new development.
Sunset at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. (OsideNews file photo)

Carlsbad cracks top 25 of Niche’s Best Places to Live in America

North Coast Current March 29, 2024
Carlsbad appears to fit a particular “niche” in the U.S. when it comes to being a pleasant place to live despite high housing and living costs, according to a national website’s recent rankings.
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Carlsbad notes 30 years of low-income housing support

North Coast Current February 13, 2024
The city of Carlsbad has created more than 2,300 below-median-income homes in the three decades since the launch of its housing trust, according to an annual report presented to the City Council on Feb. 6.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas City Council gets tepid response to housing equity study

Steve Puterski, North County Pipeline January 22, 2024
A heated and spirited debate took hold during the Encinitas City Council’s meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17, regarding the city’s Barriers to Racial and Ethnic Equity in Housing Study.
The Paseo Santa Fe project in Vista, pictured in November 2021, includes a sign for the city. (Vista city photo)

Vista sets next round of workshops to tackle General Plan

OsideNews January 15, 2024
Land use is the topic of a series of upcoming Vista community workshops geared toward updating the city’s general plan.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Debate over Oceanside housing rules puts city at crossroads

Owen Pratt January 5, 2024
The Golden State is facing an unprecedented housing crisis. The problem is vast, and finding a solid solution can seem impossible. To understand this, we’ll be looking over Oceanside’s recent inclusionary housing amendment to see how it plays a role in what’s happening.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Housing density, warehouse project in spotlight

Owen Pratt November 1, 2023
Downtown Oceanside development has recently been limited by the City Council, undoing a 4-year old policy change. Meanwhile, a controversial warehouse project has people upset over traffic problems, lack of transparency and possible environmental hazards.
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