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Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

City Report: Encinitas tackles eatery spaces, stray shopping carts

Alysse Dodge January 17, 2024
In December, the Encinitas City Council’s agenda included several significant matters. Mayor Tony Kranz, in conversation with the North Coast Current, outlined the three most notable topics discussed during the month. Below, we take a closer look at these crucial conversations.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

City Report: Encinitas eyes property for housing, tackles speed limits

Alysse Dodge December 19, 2023
Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz and Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes recently shared their perspectives on five of the most crucial conversations of November, ranging from infrastructure and housing, including the declaration of Quail Gardens Drive surplus property, to speed limit reductions and the ongoing Pacific View Art Center project.
Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

October opens door to holiday season with community connections, days of remembrance

North Coast Current October 4, 2023
With fall upon us, North San Diego County looks to the coming holidays, and October kicks off the season with a month of themed events and other outings celebrating Dia de los Muertos, Oktoberfest, public safety and community connections.
Gerard Washington, who most recently served as the chief for the Menomonee Falls Fire Department in Milwaukee, has been hired as Vista’s new fire chief. (Courtesy photo)

Vista hires Milwaukee-area firefighting leader as new chief

OsideNews August 7, 2023
A 32-year firefighting and community-service veteran from Wisconsin has been chosen to lead the Vista Fire Department, city officials announced Aug. 7.
The city of Encinitas is publicizing its e-bike state of emergency and new ordinance through signs that residents can pick up and place on their lawns. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas e-bike safety campaign includes classes, signage

North Coast Current August 4, 2023
The city of Encinitas has launched an e-bike safety campaign following the implementation of an updated bicycle ordinance that took effect July 28.
An e-bike is shown parked on a downtown Encinitas street in October 2020. The city is considering regulations on e-bike use after a spike in accidents in Encinitas and Carlsbad. (Photo by Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

Like Carlsbad, Encinitas considers e-bike curbs in light of safety concerns

Stephen Wyer October 4, 2022
Officials in Encinitas say that the city will likely push for more e-bike regulation and guidance, just a month after Carlsbad declared a state of emergency over the rising number of e-bike collisions.
The new Carlsbad sign, dedicated Jan. 8, stretches over Carlsbad Boulevard at the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive next to the historic former Twin Inns building. (Photo by Scott Allison)

CARLSBAD: City enacts new e-bike rules to address concerns

News Release April 6, 2022
The Carlsbad City Council recently voted to update its local laws to make it easier to enforce the safe and considerate use of e-bikes, scooters and other similar ways of getting around town.
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

CARLSBAD: City enacts new e-bike rules to address concerns

OsideNews April 6, 2022

Carlsbad, CA— The Carlsbad City Council recently voted to update its local laws to make it easier to enforce the safe and considerate use of e-bikes, scooters and other similar ways of getting around...

Encinitas Marine Safety Capt. Larry Giles salutes members of the city’s public safety agencies, including fellow lifeguards, during his retirement celebration Tuesday, July 20, at Moonlight Beach. (Photo courtesy of Scott Chatfield)

Encinitas Marine Safety Capt. Larry Giles retires

North Coast Current July 22, 2021
Encinitas city leaders and community members gathered at Moonlight Beach on Tuesday to celebrate Capt. Larry Giles’ retirement.
Demolition work has begun on Carlsbad’s Fire Station 2 in La Costa, pictured June 24. (North Coast Current photo)

Carlsbad begins razing of old La Costa fire station

North Coast Current June 24, 2021
Demolition of Carlsbad’s Fire Station 2 in La Costa, built more than 50 years ago before the area was incorporated into the city, is now underway.
City of Carlsbad Public Safety Officials Monitoring Coronavirus Risk

City of Carlsbad Public Safety Officials Monitoring Coronavirus Risk

OsideNews January 30, 2020

Coronavirus risk low in Carlsbad, hand washing, other normal precautions best defense Carlsbad CA— City of Carlsbad public safety officials are closely monitoring developments with the coronavirus outbreak...

Carlsbad Public Safety Open House - October 14

Carlsbad Public Safety Open House – October 14

OsideNews September 14, 2017

Carlsbad CA— On Saturday, October 14, the City of Carlsbad will host the annual Public Safety Open House. The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 2.p.m., at the Safety Training Center located 5750 Orion...

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