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Mike Pacheco, recreation and community services director for the city of Vista. (Courtesy photo)

New Vista parks director on the job starting this month

OsideNews May 24, 2022

Mike Pacheco brings experience from Carlsbad, Encinitas OsideNews: Vista CA— The city of Vista’s new Recreation and Community Services director brings experience to the job from Carlsbad and Encinitas. Mike...

Mike Pacheco, recreation and community services director for the city of Vista. (Courtesy photo)

New Vista parks director on the job starting this month

OsideNews May 24, 2022
The city of Vista’s new Recreation and Community Services director brings experience to the job from Carlsbad and Encinitas.

Encinitas council OKs Moonlight Beach opening in split vote

North Coast Current April 27, 2020
Moonlight Beach in Encinitas is reopened as of 8 a.m. Monday morning, April 27, after a decision by the City Council during a special Sunday meeting. The choice was not without dissent, however.

3 arrested at Encinitas’ Moonlight Beach during closure protest

North Coast Current April 25, 2020
Three people were arrested Saturday, April 25, at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas during a protest against state and local closures of public spaces and businesses deemed nonessential during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department announced.

Encinitas reopens walkways as county sees uptick in new coronavirus cases

North Coast Current April 24, 2020
The city of Encinitas has reversed part of its public-space closure orders with the reopening of the Coastal Rail Trail and the walking path on Coast Highway 101 as of Friday, April 24.

Encinitas closes access to Rail Trail, Coast Highway walkways

North Coast Current April 15, 2020
The Coastal Rail Trail and South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas are closed to pedestrians effective Thursday, April 16, in observance of COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions, the city announced Wednesday evening.

California state beaches report record weekend use, prompting action

North Coast Current March 25, 2020
Record weekend attendance at many of the state’s beaches and parks during the coronavirus stay-at-home order has prompted new restrictions from the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Encinitas, Solana Beach cut access to city beaches

North Coast Current March 24, 2020
Encinitas and Solana Beach joined other coastal north San Diego County cities Tuesday, March 24, in closing access to beaches, parks and other facilities during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Carlsbad, Del Mar close beaches and parks amid coronavirus concerns

North Coast Current March 23, 2020
The increasing number of people converging on San Diego recreational areas in the past few days despite a statewide stay-at-home order has led the cities of Carlsbad and Del Mar to close access to beaches, parks, trails and other spots effective Monday, March 23.

ENCINITAS: City seeks feedback July 18 for parks Master Plan

July 13, 2016

ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department seeks community feedback at a workshop July 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. as it develops a Parks, Beaches and Trails Master Plan. Results from...

Encinitas 19th best city in state for families, financial site finds

North Coast Current October 18, 2015

Encinitas barely cracked the top 20 Best Cities for California Families in a recent study by WalletHub, a consumer financial information website. “Because it’s not all moonlight and roses everywhere...

Encinitas City Councilman Mark Muir (third from left), Deputy Mayor Catherine Blakespear, Mayor Kristin Gaspar (holding scissors), Ian Thompson (the husband of late Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan), county Supervisor Dave Roberts and former Councilwoman Teresa Barth celebrate the opening of Encinitas Community Park on Jan. 10. (Photo by Manny Lopez)

A grand-slam opening: Encinitas celebrates park in Major League style

Manny Lopez January 12, 2015

Hundreds attended the long-awaited grand opening celebration Jan. 10 for the 44-acre Encinitas Community Park, which sits west of Interstate 5 between Santa Fe and Birmingham drives. Festivities for...

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