Local community colleges weigh challenges of new state funding model
Joel Vaughn
February 14, 2019
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Education, Encinitas, Higher Education, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, San Marcos, Top Stories
The purpose of community college lies in its funding, and that model is undergoing some key changes.
Carlsbad council hopefuls weigh impact of district-based voting
Joel Vaughn
November 5, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Education, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, K-12, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach
The cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas are experiencing the effects of district city council elections for the first time. This is particularly significant in Districts 1 and 3 of Carlsbad since all six candidates would be new faces on the City Council.
Grandfathering granny flats: Encinitas eyes state bill to help housing crunch
Joel Vaughn
August 30, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, COASTLINE, Encinitas, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, San Diego County
Home is where the drywall is up to code, or it’s in the backyard, above the garage or an added second story. Accessory dwelling units will have a chance to be counted in Encinitas’ housing requirement.
Encinitas council, high school board brace for first district votes
Joel Vaughn
August 23, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Education, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County
As two Encinitas governing bodies prepare to hold their first elections by district this November, candidates and other officials are weighing the issue of respecting defined community interests versus the broader regions they represent.
Local educators, state rep lukewarm on proposed online community college
Joel Vaughn
July 6, 2018
Filed under Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, Escondido, Fallbrook, NORTH COAST CAMPUS, North County, Oceanside, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, San Marcos, Vista
A state online community college may be just over the horizon, though local faculty and elected officials aren’t quite sure if it’s entirely necessary. (Audio story included)
