Carlsbad, Encinitas place near top in WalletHub Beach Towns report

North Coast Current

June 18, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Olivenhain

Carlsbad placed a few spaces ahead of Encinitas in a recent survey naming the Best Beach Towns to Live In, but both cities can claim they made the top 10, based on WalletHub report released June 18.

Mary Louise Scott: 1920-2019

June 17, 2019

Filed under Encinitas, IN MEMORIAM, Leucadia, Oceanside, Region

Mary Scott passed away June 4, 2019, in the presence of her family at her home in Oceanside. She was 98 years old. For a short time during World War II, she worked for North American Aviation in the assembly of the P-51 Mustang fighter plane.

Teresa Acosta joins race for Carlsbad City Council District 4

North Coast Current

June 14, 2019

Filed under Carlsbad, ELECTION 2020, Elections, LATEST NEWS

Carlsbad business owner Teresa Acosta announced June 12 that she is running for a seat on the City Council, the second non-incumbent in the race for District 4. Acosta joins Phil Urbina, who launched his campaign April 28.

Palliative care institute at CSU San Marcos adds Shiley to its name

North Coast Current

June 13, 2019

Filed under Education, Health, Higher Education, NORTH COAST CAMPUS, Region, San Diego County, San Marcos

A key California State University institute based at Cal State San Marcos has added prominent San Diego philanthropist Darlene Marcos Shiley to its name after a significant donation. The renamed Shiley CSU Institute for Palliative Care became official this month in recognition of Shiley’s $2.6 million gift.

Water restored, repairs underway after line break in Olivenhain

North Coast Current

June 13, 2019

Filed under Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Olivenhain

Work is underway to repair erosion and other damage on a roadway in Olivenhain after a water line break June 12, resulting in a cut to service for several homes, the city of Encinitas reported.

UC San Diego Health opens Encinitas primary care center

North Coast Current

June 12, 2019

Filed under BUSINESS NOTES, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Health, Leucadia, Olivenhain

UC San Diego Health’s new Encinitas primary care center opened June 10. Located at 1505 Encinitas Blvd., the facility is on a site that has seen several incarnations over the past 45 years, from banks to restaurants.

Encinitas Chamber CEO Gattinella announces retirement

North Coast Current

June 12, 2019

Filed under BUSINESS NOTES, Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Bob Gattinella announced his retirement in a note to the membership June 12.

Cool on the Coast: Usher in summer this June with events in Encinitas, Del Mar, Carlsbad

Antonio Pequeño IV

June 11, 2019

Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Food, Leucadia, North County, Region, San Diego County

Your roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar and the San Diego region.

ENCINITAS: City, San Diego Law Library present business workshop June 11

June 9, 2019

Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas, Region, San Diego County

ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas partners with the San Diego Law Library to present a Small Business 101 Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. Beginning business owners and the experienced professionals can learn from experts about business registration, permitting, legal aspects of business...

Fun ways to keep kids’ minds active in summer

StatePoint

June 8, 2019

Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE

A vacation from school is no excuse for a vacation from thinking. Not only can learning be made fun, but you can avoid a rusty return to school in the fall by keeping kids’ minds active all summer long. Here are a few fun ways to make thinking and learning a priority, while not detracting from the...

High-speed internet access critical for students and job seekers

StatePoint

June 8, 2019

Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE

The job market is rapidly changing thanks to new and emerging technologies. As a result, job training has become highly specialized, even at the high school level. While young people living in urban and suburban communities often benefit from onsite access to the specialized education that they will...

CARLSBAD: Jimmy and Enrique perform at June 20 library event

June 7, 2019

Filed under Carlsbad, CURRENT EVENTS, Education, K-12

CARLSBAD — A concert by Jimmy and Enrique headlines the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center’s Summer Reading Festival on Thursday, June 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place. Admission is free. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jimmy and Enrique will perform a mix of wo...