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Education Matters: Continued controversy plagues Cardiff community

Marsha Sutton August 6, 2020
Cardiff School can be rebuilt and the park can be saved — and along the way blame can be put aside in favor of civility and lawful resolution of differences, without unnecessary adversarial posturing. All that’s missing is the will to make it happen.
The Cardiff Elementary School campus is shown under construction Sept. 17. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

Cardiff school project faces second lawsuit

Bella Ross July 10, 2020
Just a few months after what felt like a final resolution to the debate over what will happen to George Berkich Park, local group Save the Park has filed a second lawsuit against the Cardiff School District.

Letter: Greta Thunberg or Veruca Salt?

July 6, 2020
Those familiar with Willie Wonka may remember Veruca Salt, the spoiled, rich brat whose signature line was "I WANT IT NOW!" Parents — consider your child's entire future, not just the next year or two. The world doesn't need any more Veruca Salts. It needs more Greta Thunbergs with environmental consciousness to look beyond the now and into the future.

LETTER: The real Cardiff way

June 1, 2020
The Cardiff Way encourages students to “Act Responsibly,” “Be Honest,” but these rules aren’t part of the School District’s way. “Bullying,” on the other hand, apparently is.
The Cardiff Elementary School campus is shown under construction Sept. 17. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

National Parks Service OKs Cardiff school site boundary change

Bella Ross May 6, 2020
The National Parks Service has granted final approval to Cardiff School District for a boundary adjustment, a big win for the district that will allow it to proceed with construction plans approved by voters in 2016, according to a district news release.
The Cardiff Elementary School campus is shown under construction Sept. 17. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

Cardiff school legal fight at crossroads in wake of tentative settlement

Bella Ross February 21, 2020
Both parties in the lawsuit regarding a Cardiff Elementary School remodel reached a tentative settlement agreement last month, potentially bringing an end to the months-long quarrel over the legality of the project.

OPINION: The kids aren’t all right; neither are the parents; here’s why

Cardiff Students First Alliance January 24, 2020
There is a growing number of parents who “aren’t alright” about the Cardiff School project being hijacked by a small number of nearby “not in my backyard” residents who have the luxury of time and money to partake in the sport of litigation.
George Berkich Park on the campus of Cardiff Elementary School is shown fenced off Sept. 17 as work continues on school renovations. (North Coast Current photo)

Park’s status remains sticking point in Cardiff school renovation project

Bella Ross September 18, 2019
The implementation of Measure GG, a bond program approved in 2016 that allocated $22 million to remodel two Cardiff schools, has sparked a trail of discussions over whether George Berkich Park is legally allowed to undergo any changes.
Volkswagen GTI. (Photo by Robert Haverly, Unsplash)

Encinitas’ Herman Cook Volkswagen part of education funding project

North Coast Current August 3, 2019
Herman Cook Volkswagen has linked with DonorsChoose.org to support teachers and projects in Encinitas schools, the car dealership announced Aug. 1.
All OUSD Schools to Reopen December 11

All OUSD Schools to Reopen December 11

OsideNews December 10, 2017

Oceanside CA— The Oceanside Unified School District reports that all district schools and offices will be open tomorrow, Monday, Dec 11, 2017. All school sites have been cleaned and are ready for students...

Update: Gaspar, Schneider on track to win seats

North Coast Current December 1, 2016
Outgoing Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar has earned enough votes to overtake incumbent Dave Roberts for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 3, election results show. Leslie Schneider moved ahead of incumbent Patricia Sinay for a seat on the Encinitas Union School Distirct board.

Latest tally: Blakespear holds Encinitas lead, Measure T out

North Coast Current November 9, 2016
Encinitas Councilwoman Catherine Blakespear retains her sound lead for the city's mayoral seat as housing Measure T fails, according to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, as of 10:30 a.m. Nov. 9. Incumbent Dave Roberts holds a narrow lead over current Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar in the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 3 race, county returns show. Local school improvement bonds are passing widely.
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