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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 gets $65,000 from county toward safe parking for homeless

OsideNews September 26, 2022
The city of Vista recently received $65,000 from San Diego County to help fund a safe-parking program for the homeless.

Letter: Encinitas city manager outright wrong on Leichtag

October 15, 2021
City Manager Pam Antil didn’t live or work in Encinitas when the homeless Safe Parking Lot was opened on Leichtag Foundation property.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas council OKs homeless lot agreement amid heavy criticism

Roman S. Koenig October 14, 2021
The Encinitas City Council approved a fresh agreement for the operation of a Safe Parking Program for the homeless on Oct. 13, moving it from Leichtag Foundation property on Saxony Road to a lot at the Community and Senior Center near Oak Crest Middle School.
A screen capture shows the headline of a Beachgrit story that stirred controversy in Encinitas in February. (Beachgrit story page)

Coverage of Encinitas homeless lot dispute deepens controversy

Julia Shapero March 13, 2020
An article in an Australian surf culture website recently sparked greater community tensions in Encinitas over the already contentious Safe Parking Program.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Group files complaint against Encinitas over lot for homeless

North Coast Current March 12, 2020
North County Citizens Coalition recently filed a complaint in Superior Court against the city of Encinitas over the approval of a parking lot for the homeless.

EDITORIAL: Encinitas effort to help homeless is not a ‘big city’ issue

North Coast Current January 24, 2020
There are legitimate reasons to debate the implementation of Jewish Family Service’s parking lot program — the Encinitas City Council’s procedures and motives; the stipulations of a state grant program; the concerns over safety, health, proper facilities and vetting of parking lot users. But for some in the community, it’s been a last straw of some kind.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas council OKs parking lot for homeless after lengthy session

Roman S. Koenig January 23, 2020
Encinitas City Council members approved a Safe Parking Program lot early Thursday, Jan. 23, for homeless people who live in their cars.
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