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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

The Paseo Santa Fe project in Vista, pictured in November 2021, includes a sign for the city. (Vista city photo)

Vista sets next round of workshops to tackle General Plan

OsideNews January 15, 2024
Land use is the topic of a series of upcoming Vista community workshops geared toward updating the city’s general plan.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Debate over Oceanside housing rules puts city at crossroads

Owen Pratt January 5, 2024
The Golden State is facing an unprecedented housing crisis. The problem is vast, and finding a solid solution can seem impossible. To understand this, we’ll be looking over Oceanside’s recent inclusionary housing amendment to see how it plays a role in what’s happening.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas seeks applicants to fill 21 commission seats

North Coast Current December 31, 2023
The city of Encinitas faces numerous vacancies on commissions in 2024, including Planning Commission representatives for Old Encinitas and Cardiff, and officials have put the word for applicants.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Oceanside council, residents spar over public comments, marijuana policy

Owen Pratt December 11, 2023
November saw a couple of heated topics in the city of Oceanside, with public comments and marijuana policies sparking backlash. The city also tackled rising water rates, electric police cars and the ongoing closure of Lagoon View Drive.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Housing density, warehouse project in spotlight

Owen Pratt November 1, 2023
Downtown Oceanside development has recently been limited by the City Council, undoing a 4-year old policy change. Meanwhile, a controversial warehouse project has people upset over traffic problems, lack of transparency and possible environmental hazards.
Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: Meet elected officials at chamber-hosted event Oct. 30

October 30, 2023
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce hosts its inaugural “Meet Your Elected Officials and Community Leaders” event, presented by TOOTRiS Child Care on Demand, on Monday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) North.
Oceanside, California. (Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

OCEANSIDE: Former city housing commissioner is Aug. 19 speaker

August 10, 2023
The Oceanside Democratic Club hosts former city housing commissioner and North San Diego County NAACP Housing Committee Chairwoman René Tarver as guest speaker at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.
Carlsbad High School. (OsideNews file photo)

Concerns over lack of LGBTQ+ support lead to Carlsbad students’ walkout

North Coast Current May 31, 2023
Students at Carlsbad and Sage Creek high schools in Carlsbad walked out of their classes on Tuesday, May 30, in protest of controversial comments attributed to a vice principal and a recent decision by the City Council that they saw as biased against the LGBTQ+ community.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Education Matters: Digesting an affront to voter rights

Marsha Sutton May 17, 2023
When a governing body chooses someone who aligns most closely with their own and their superintendent’s personal priorities, but who doesn’t necessarily reflect the concerns of constituents, it is a tainted appointment.
Classrooms and offices at the former Pacific View Elementary School in Encinitas, pictured in early 2023, are gutted in preparation for renovation as an arts center. (Courtesy photo by Tony Kranz)

Back in session: Work underway at Pacific View arts site in Encinitas

Charlene Pulsonetti March 10, 2023
After years of meetings, advocacy and planning, the former Pacific View Elementary School in Encinitas is on the way to becoming a center of activity again, now as an arts space.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Recent City Council appointments reignite debate over special elections

Patrick Doyle February 26, 2023
A recent series of City Council appointments in North County is frustrating some residents who want to directly vote for their representatives. Encinitas, Carlsbad and Escondido have all filled vacant council seats this year through appointment.
Carolyn Luna, who served on Carlsbad’s Planning Commission, was appointed to fill the vacant District 2 City Council seat on Wednesday, Feb. 15. (Carlsbad city photo)

Carlsbad City Council picks planning commissioner for seat

North Coast Current February 16, 2023
Carolyn Luna, who served on Carlsbad’s Planning Commission for six years, was named District 2 City Council member on Feb. 15.
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