Hoping for business: Encinitas merchants reel under coronavirus curbs
Julia Shapero
March 27, 2020
Local businesses in Encinitas are struggling to make ends meet under the tight restrictions used to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Encinitas merchant groups, foundations, launch fund for small businesses
North Coast Current
March 27, 2020
Encinitas business groups are banding together to build a grant program to help merchants struggling under state and local restrictions during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
North County school districts adjust to coronavirus challenges
Chase Spear
March 20, 2020
Due to the potential health hazard imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus, K-12 school districts across San Diego County — including those in North County — have closed their campuses.
North County colleges’ coronavirus reality: Remote classes, canceled graduations
Chase Spear
March 18, 2020
As the number of confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to grow, North San Diego County colleges have enacted precautionary changes to their campus operations.
Encinitas grocer, other local markets set aside hours for elderly, disabled
North Coast Current
March 18, 2020
Local grocery stores are reserving special time for elderly and disabled shoppers as residents hunker down during the coronavirus outbreak.
District: Person at Encinitas school tests presumptive positive for coronavirus
North Coast Current
March 15, 2020
The Encinitas Union School District announced Sunday, March 15, that a person at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary tested presumptive positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Coverage of Encinitas homeless lot dispute deepens controversy
Julia Shapero
March 13, 2020
An article in an Australian surf culture website recently sparked greater community tensions in Encinitas over the already contentious Safe Parking Program.
Encinitas cancels events as county, state issue coronavirus guidelines
North Coast Current
March 13, 2020
The city of Encinitas announced March 12 that it will cancel several upcoming events as the California Department of Public Health and San Diego County continue to monitor the coronavirus pandemic.
Group files complaint against Encinitas over lot for homeless
North Coast Current
March 12, 2020
North County Citizens Coalition recently filed a complaint in Superior Court against the city of Encinitas over the approval of a parking lot for the homeless.
Coronavirus concerns delay Encinitas mayor’s speech
North Coast Current
March 11, 2020
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear's State of the City address, scheduled for March 31, has been postponed over concerns about the coronavirus.
Encinitas coronavirus update: Events on, departments open
North Coast Current
March 11, 2020
Encinitas city departments, meetings and other gatherings will function as planned, and portable public hand-washing stations have been ordered, while authorities continue to monitor developments in the global coronavirus pandemic, the city stated in an update circulated Tuesday, March 10.
Caltrans to raze old Interstate 5 bridge over Encinitas lagoon
North Coast Current
February 27, 2020
Demolition is set to begin on the original Interstate 5 bridge over San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas, Caltrans announced.
