EDITORIAL: Which Current are you reading? Encinitas site stirs election season confusion
North Coast Current
February 9, 2020
Are you reading the North Coast Current or Encinitas Current? Look carefully. Not just at the nameplate, but at the web address. If you thought you were reading one and not the other, beware. It might be by design in this era of murky news outlets, leading to purposeful confusion stoked by political parties, bureaucracies, candidates and special interests.
Culinary show ‘Lick the Plate’ to air on 100.7 KFMB starting June 3
North Coast Current
May 28, 2019
Popular local culinary radio show, podcast and column “Lick the Plate” has gained a new outlet in San Diego as of June 3 — FM radio station 100.7 KFMB. Host and author David Boylan launched the column in 2011, which has been a staple in the Encinitas-based newspaper Coast News since then.
William Russell Harris: Journalist was North County Times managing editor
Tarcy Connors
February 22, 2019
William Russell Harris, who guided the Blade-Citizen and North County Times newsrooms to scores of awards and mentored dozens of newspaper people, died Feb. 21 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Encinitas councilman, Cardiff resident join forces to launch new publication
Mike Peterson
February 2, 2018
A new monthly newsletter headed by Encinitas Councilman Mark Muir and resident Julie Thunder launched last month.
Seaside Courier newspaper ceases printing, cites revenue challenges
Mike Peterson
January 9, 2017
Seaside Courier, a local print newspaper, is currently on hiatus as its staff decides the paper’s future.
ENCINITAS: Engage the media at June 9 forum
June 2, 2016
Community organization Engage Encinitas hosts the next installment of its Citizens Academy series, “Meet the Media,” June 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Hear from a panel of local media representatives discuss what they consider their role is in the community and...
Times-Advocate in Escondido, Valley Center sold to Roadrunner
North Coast Current
January 6, 2016
The second incarnation of Escondido’s Times-Advocate newspaper and its Valley Center counterpart have been sold to the Valley Roadrunner, according to a Jan. 5 news release from the new owner. The owner is relatively new to the Roadrunner, as well, according to the announcement. Roadrunner Publications...
Transcript to continue publishing in deal with Los Angeles firm
North Coast Current
August 30, 2015
The San Diego Daily Transcript, a daily business newspaper that has published for nearly 130 years, will continue to publish thanks to a recent deal with the Daily Journal Corp. of Los Angeles. Daily Journal purchased the Transcript’s name, masthead and other assets, according to an announcement...
San Diego Daily Transcript to close after century in business
North Coast Current
July 22, 2015
The San Diego Daily Transcript, a daily business newspaper that has published for nearly 130 years, announced July 22 that it will close operations on Sept. 1, when it publishes its last edition. Publisher Robert L. Loomis made the announcement on the publication's news site, San Diego Source, which will also cease operation in the months after the newspaper's c...
Current Q&A: Encinitas mayoral candidates discuss new post, pot shops, housing, pensions and media
Sandy Coronilla
October 17, 2014
For the first time in the city’s history, Encinitas residents will cast their votes to elect a mayor on Nov. 4. The five qualified candidates include independent journalist Alex Fidel, current Mayor Kristin Gaspar, writer and former City Council member Sheila Cameron, current Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz...
Current Q&A: Encinitas council candidates discuss new mayor’s post, pot shops, housing, pensions and media
Sandy Coronilla
October 17, 2014
This November, Encinitas residents will cast their votes to elect a new City Council member to serve a four-year term. The four qualified candidates include deputy county counsel Bryan McKeldin Ziegler, college instructor Julie Graboi, businessman Alan Lerchbacker and attorney Catherine Blakespear. All...
Definition of nonprofit journalism enters gray area in Encinitas
Camille Lozano
October 17, 2014
The not-for-profit news model has recently emerged as an increasingly viable form for sustaining media organizations in a time when the future of traditional media is questioned and for-profit institutions report weakened readership. But as nonprofit news organizations rise in number, concerns have...
