Blakespear holds wide lead for Encinitas mayor; Measure U out; Hubbard, Mosca council bound
North Coast Current
November 7, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Higher Education, K-12, La Costa, Leucadia, North County, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Politics, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear appears to hold a sound victory as Jody Hubbard and Joe Mosca are headed for the City Council, according to San Diego County Registrar of Voters results as of midday Nov. 7. Measure U is headed for defeat. Tasha Boerner Horvath retains her lead for the 76th District Assembly seat over Elizabeth Warren. Incumbents lead school board races.
Grandfathering granny flats: Encinitas eyes state bill to help housing crunch
Joel Vaughn
August 30, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, COASTLINE, Encinitas, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, San Diego County
Home is where the drywall is up to code, or it’s in the backyard, above the garage or an added second story. Accessory dwelling units will have a chance to be counted in Encinitas’ housing requirement.
Blakespear announces re-election bid for Encinitas mayor
North Coast Current
June 10, 2018
Filed under Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Politics
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear announced her plans to run for re-election this November in an email to supporters Sunday, June 10.
Encinitas councilman, Cardiff resident join forces to launch new publication
Mike Peterson
February 2, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, ENTERPRISE, Media, Politics
A new monthly newsletter headed by Encinitas Councilman Mark Muir and resident Julie Thunder launched last month.
Darrell Issa announces he will not seek re-election to Congress
North Coast Current
January 10, 2018
Filed under Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Elections, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, North County, Oceanside, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Vista
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista) will not seek re-election this year, the congressman announced Jan. 10.
EDITORIAL: Muir on the right side of Encinitas council vote
North Coast Current
January 12, 2017
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, DIALOGUE, Editorial, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics
What qualifies someone to be appointed to the Encinitas City Council? Two or three years living in the city with little public footprint outside a brief stint on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The one sitting council member to question this? Mark Muir.
Mosca to fill Encinitas council seat
North Coast Current
January 12, 2017
Filed under Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Politics
Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission member Joe Mosca will fill a vacant seat on the Encinitas City Council after the council voted 3-1 on Jan. 11 in favor of his appointment.
Seaside Courier newspaper ceases printing, cites revenue challenges
Mike Peterson
January 9, 2017
Filed under Business, BUSINESS NOTES, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Encinitas, Media, North County, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, Solana Beach
Seaside Courier, a local print newspaper, is currently on hiatus as its staff decides the paper’s future.
Deadlines for Encinitas city commission seats close this month
North Coast Current
January 7, 2017
Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Health, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics
Deadlines to apply for positions on Encinitas city commissions are approaching fast. The deadline for incumbents to reapply for their seats is Jan. 12, and the deadline for all other applicants is Jan. 26.
Encinitas leaders set priorities for 2017
Mike Peterson
January 6, 2017
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Top Stories
In the wake of November’s election results, Encinitas has sworn in an entire City Council sans one seat.
Update: Gaspar, Schneider on track to win seats
North Coast Current
December 1, 2016
Filed under Carlsbad, Education, ELECTION 2016, Elections, Encinitas, K-12, North County, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach
Outgoing Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar has earned enough votes to overtake incumbent Dave Roberts for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 3, election results show. Leslie Schneider moved ahead of incumbent Patricia Sinay for a seat on the Encinitas Union School Distirct board.
Latest tally: Blakespear holds Encinitas lead, Measure T out
North Coast Current
November 9, 2016
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Education, ELECTION 2016, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Escondido, Fallbrook, K-12, La Costa, Leucadia, North County, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Politics, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, San Diego County, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Valley Center, Vista
Encinitas Councilwoman Catherine Blakespear retains her sound lead for the city's mayoral seat as housing Measure T fails, according to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, as of 10:30 a.m. Nov. 9. Incumbent Dave Roberts holds a narrow lead over current Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar in the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 3 race, county returns show. Local school improvement bonds are passing widely.
