Teresa Acosta joins race for Carlsbad City Council District 4
North Coast Current
June 14, 2019
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.
Gaspar seeks 2nd county board term; 2 Encinitas hopefuls in race
North Coast Current
May 3, 2019
San Diego County 3rd District Supervisor Kristin Gaspar announced May 3 that she will seek a second term on the board.
Encinitas mayor, leaders statewide: Increase funds to stop gun violence
North Coast Current
April 30, 2019
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear is among several California mayors calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to increase funding in support of communities that disproportionately face the threat of gun violence.
Escondido Councilwoman Olga Diaz announces run for supervisor
North Coast Current
February 20, 2019
Longtime Escondido City Councilwoman Olga Diaz officially launched her campaign Feb. 20 for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors seat representing the 3rd District. Encinitas resident Terra Lawson-Remer is also an announced candidate for the district.
Blakespear holds wide lead for Encinitas mayor; Measure U out; Hubbard, Mosca council bound
North Coast Current
November 7, 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seaside Courier, a local print newspaper, is currently on hiatus as its staff decides the paper’s future.
Antonio Pequeño IV
August 17, 2019
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