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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Rep. Mike Levin, D-49th District, tours bluff-side train tracks in San Clemente on Jan. 25, where landslide that blocked tracks in the area a day before. (Levin Office social media photo)

Rep. Mike Levin announces federal funds to shore up coastal rail lines

North Coast Current and OsideNews January 26, 2024
In the wake of another landslide affecting rail travel between Oceanside and Orange County, Rep. Mike Levin, D-49th District, announced the securing of millions of dollars in federal funds to address ongoing challenges to the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor, known as LOSSAN.
Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz addresses visitors to the new San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride in Encinitas on Aug. 12. Next to him are (left to right) Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, Caltrans District 11 Director Gustavo Dallarda and Assemblywoman and former Encinitas City Council member Tasha Boerner (D-77th District). (Caltrans photo)

Hub near San Elijo Lagoon designed for commuters, nature enthusiasts

North Coast Current August 16, 2023
Local officials and preservationists celebrated the completion of the San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride in Encinitas on Aug. 12 among the final projects that have reshaped Interstate 5 and surrounding open space over the past several years.
The city of Oceanside brought back the g’Oside community electric shuttle service at the start of July. The service will run for two years. (Oceanside city photo)

g’Oside shuttle service available again for downtown Oceanside

OsideNews July 6, 2023
The city of Oceanside brought back a community electric shuttle service to the downtown area at the start of the month after favorable results during a pilot program.
Encinitas City Council members (left to right) Joe Mosca, Tony Kranz, Joy Lyndes, Mayor Catherine Blakespear, former council member and current Assembly member Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-76th District) and Kellie Hinze celebrate the opening of the El Portal Undercrossing on Sunday, Aug. 14. (Encinitas city social media photo)

Encinitas marks completion of El Portal pedestrian rail undercrossing

North Coast Current August 14, 2022
Encinitas residents, city officials and regional authorities celebrated the completion and opening of the El Portal pedestrian railroad undercrossing on Sunday, Aug. 14.
Encinitas City Council members (left to right) Joe Mosca, Tony Kranz, Joy Lyndes, Mayor Catherine Blakespear, former council member and current Assembly member Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-76th District) and Kellie Hinze celebrate the opening of the El Portal Undercrossing on Sunday, Aug. 14. (Encinitas city social media photo)

Encinitas marks completion of El Portal pedestrian rail undercrossing

OsideNews August 14, 2022

North Coast Current: Encinitas CA— Encinitas residents, city officials and regional authorities celebrated the completion and opening of the El Portal pedestrian railroad undercrossing on Sunday, Aug....

Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear cuts the ribbon Saturday, June 4, for the opening of the new pedestrian suspension bridge at the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Among the officials pictured are Nature Collective Executive Director Doug Gibson (left of Blakespear) and state Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath, D-76th District (center, red scarf). (Encinitas city social media photo)

Bridge opening marks long road to San Elijo Lagoon restoration

OsideNews June 7, 2022

Similar wetland projects in the works at Buena Vista at Oceanside-Carlsbad border and San Dieguito near Del Mar North Coast Current: Encinitas CA— One of California’s largest wetland restoration projects...

Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear cuts the ribbon Saturday, June 4, for the opening of the new pedestrian suspension bridge at the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Among the officials pictured are Nature Collective Executive Director Doug Gibson (left of Blakespear) and state Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath, D-76th District (center, red scarf). (Encinitas city social media photo)

Bridge opening marks long road to San Elijo Lagoon restoration

North Coast Current June 7, 2022
One of California’s largest wetland restoration projects came to a conclusion on Saturday, June 4, with the official opening of San Elijo Lagoon’s pedestrian suspension bridge in Encinitas.
A trail bridge at San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas is shown in 2021, not long after its completion. A lagoon restoration project is entering its final phase in spring 2022. (Photo by Marcel Fuentes, iStock Getty Images)

San Elijo Lagoon thrives as restoration project enters final phase

OsideNews April 2, 2022

By Samantha Cox: Encinitas CA— The San Elijo Lagoon Restoration Project is set to complete its fourth and final phase, which involves removal of accumulated sand from the lagoon channel under the new...

A trail bridge at San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas is shown in 2021, not long after its completion. A lagoon restoration project is entering its final phase in spring 2022. (Photo by Marcel Fuentes, iStock Getty Images)

San Elijo Lagoon thrives as restoration project enters final phase

Samantha Cox April 2, 2022
The San Elijo Lagoon Restoration Project is set to complete its final phase, which involves removal of accumulated sand from the lagoon channel under the new Interstate 5 bridge.
Speed has been reduced to 55 mph along Interstate 5 from Encinitas to Carlsbad during freeway construction. (Photo by Micah Bowerbank, iStock Getty Images)

Southbound I-5 to be closed through Encinitas early Jan. 5

North Coast Current December 30, 2021
Southbound Interstate 5 through Encinitas will be fully closed midnight to 4 a.m. Jan. 5. Cardiff and Solana Beach residents are advised of lagoon construction traffic Jan. 3-7.
Mosaics are pictured at the Santa Fe Drive undercossing at Interstate 5 in Encinitas in late August 2020, installed as part of improved pedestrian and cyclist access with the Build NCC freeway project. (Photo by Jim Gilliam, courtesy of the city of Encinitas)

Caltrans launches Complete Street project policy

North Coast Current December 20, 2021
Caltrans is broadening its approach to transportation projects with a new policy announced Dec. 20.
NCTD and SANDAG Receive $106 Million Grant for Rail Improvements

NCTD and SANDAG Receive $106 Million Grant for Rail Improvements

OsideNews December 9, 2020

Funding will deliver significant economic and quality of life benefits to the San Diego region Oceanside CA— The North County Transit District (NCTD) and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)...

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