Olivenhain water pipeline project earns accolades

North Coast Current • May 28, 2026

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District has received a 2026 Project of the Year award for pipeline replacement work along Rancho Santa Fe Road near the Encinitas-Carlsbad border.

Encinitas, Olivenhain events converge for festive variety across town

North Coast Current • April 23, 2026

Two long-running Encinitas traditions will converge this weekend as a major downtown street fair and a smaller community festival in Olivenhain take place at the same time, drawing visitors to different parts of the city.

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce names Carol Knight new CEO

News Release • October 8, 2025

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Carol Knight as its new chief executive officer of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and Visit Encinitas, effective Nov. 1.

Encinitas leaders vote to break up with fire protection co-op

North Coast Current • June 13, 2025

The Encinitas City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday, June 11, to withdraw from a three-city Cooperative Fire Management Agreement with Solana Beach and Del Mar.

North County water agencies further partnership to minimize costs

News Release • March 25, 2025

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Vallecitos Water District approved entering into a partnership agreement March 19 allowing Vallecitos to install communication equipment at Olivenhain’s Denk Reservoir site in Carlsbad.

‘We’re all terrified’: Encinitas wildfire concern rises in wake of LA blazes

Patrick Doyle • February 19, 2025

The semi-rural Encinitas community of Olivenhain is on high alert for wildfires as residents fear catastrophe following the devastating fires in Los Angeles.

Encinitas, Carlsbad officials remind residents of firefighting efforts, preparation

North Coast Current • January 10, 2025

The cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad are reminding residents of fire preparation as parts of the Los Angeles area reel from some of the most destructive wind-driven blazes in the region’s history.

Check your calendar: Friday is 92024 in Encinitas

North Coast Current • September 19, 2024

Encinitas has a once-in-a-century date with history on Friday, Sept. 20, when the calendar marks 92024, the city’s main ZIP code.

Rite Aid closing longtime Encinitas drugstore

North Coast Current • April 4, 2024

Rite Aid drugstores will leave Encinitas entirely in the coming weeks, according to an updated closures list in an ongoing bankruptcy case.

Family, friends recall retired judge, Encinitas community advocate Tony Brandenburg

Alysse Dodge • November 10, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Brandenburg, who served the community, region, tribal nations and country in several notable ways, died at his home on Oct. 3 after battling cancer. He was 83 years old.

San Elijo JPA announces $18.3M project for water treatment upgrades

North Coast Current • April 4, 2023

A project announced by the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority on April 3 aims to capture more than 7 million gallons of stormwater per year and redirect pollutants from entering the San Elijo Lagoon, in addition to other water infrastructure improvements.

Encinitas City Council members emphasize unity after inauguration

North Coast Current • December 16, 2022

Housing, infrastructure, the environment and unity were common themes among three incoming Encinitas City Council members who were sworn in Dec. 13 after a contentious election season in November.