Old San Marcos oak now a centerpiece of new North City neighborhood

North Coast Current

August 20, 2019

If you visit the growing cluster of housing and businesses just across from California State University San Marcos on the north side of East Barham Drive, you will find the new home of a living landmark.

Respite from recent rains opens window for painted ladies

Roman S. Koenig

March 14, 2019

A swarm of travelers is riding in on light Santa Ana winds along the North Coast following this winter’s record rainfall. Painted lady butterflies, which have been observed in spots throughout the county over the past few weeks, have arrived in even more numbers in Encinitas and surrounding communities.

Botanic Garden extends admission offer to furloughed workers

North Coast Current

January 23, 2019

San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has extended its offer of free admission to furloughed federal employees and contractors, and their families, through Jan. 25, park officials announced.

Botanic Garden offers free admission to furloughed workers

North Coast Current

January 14, 2019

Furloughed federal employees and contractors, and their families, can receive a break on admission to the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas now through Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., park officials recently announced.

ENCINITAS: Ladybug festival July 21 at Botanic Garden

July 14, 2018

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden hosts its Insect and Ladybug Festival July 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 37-acre garden, located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive. The event features live insects, lizards, snakes, ladybugs and Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Children can practice bug collecting,...

Cool on the Coast: Celebrate summer’s start with these June events

Michele Leivas

June 22, 2018

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido and the region.

Cool on the Coast: Brighten May Gray with a variety of events

Michele Leivas

May 17, 2018

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido and the region.

Cool on the Coast: ‘Faire’ amount of events this April

North Coast Current

April 19, 2018

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Solana Beach and the region.

Tips to protect birds in your yard and garden

StatePoint

March 18, 2018

One of the best parts of backyard living in the warmer months is all the potential for bird watching that comes with it. You may have even installed a bird feeder in your garden in an attempt to attract more birds to your property. But did you know, your home poses dangerous risks to the birds that...

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.

ENCINITAS: Botanic Garden offers mosaic course Jan. 21 and 25

January 6, 2017

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers Beginning Mosaics — Butterflies, Dragonflies, Seahorses, Owls and Turtles, where participants can create garden art during two Wednesdays in January. This beginning mosaics class — Jan. 18 and 25 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. — will guide students through...

Cool on the Coast: Music, arts, nature spring to life in March

Layla Marino

March 15, 2016

Though North County’s coast was expecting a much harsher winter, we’ve had sun, fun and sand throughout February. In March, indoor events rule the entertainment landscape. With lots of theater, lectures and music, the coast is staying cool even if the weather stays hot. Check out just a few of the activities available to “coasters” this month.