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North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

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 Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train runs through Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo)

Amtrak, Metrolink service from Oceanside to resume July 17

OsideNews July 12, 2023
Train service north from Oceanside is set to resume Monday, July 17, after a temporary barrier was installed to mitigate a bluff slide in San Clemente, Amtrak and Metrolink announced.
An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train runs through Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo)

Bluff debris halts Amtrak, Metrolink services north from Oceanside

OsideNews June 5, 2023
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Orange County Metrolink commuter services north from Oceanside have been halted again over falling hillside debris in San Clemente, officials announced June 5.
Construction and repair. (Photo by Rudy Skitterians, Pixabay)

Highway 78 reopens through Oceanside-Carlsbad-Vista area

OsideNews May 9, 2023
All lanes of State Route 78 through the Oceanside-Carlsbad-Vista area have reopened after two months of work to repair damaged culverts from the winter’s heavy rains, Caltrans officials announced May 8.
An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train runs through Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo)

Bluff failure, drivers strike affect North San Diego County transit services

North Coast Current April 29, 2023
Train and local commuter services are facing disruptions at the end of April with a coastal bluff failure in south Orange County and a San Diego Metropolitan Transit System strike.
The city of Encinitas has posted signs and barriers at the site of a growing sinkhole on Lake Drive in Cardiff, pictured March 1. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

Recent rains put Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas infrastructure to the test

Ryan Hardison April 7, 2023
Much of Southern California has received record amounts of rain throughout 2023 thus far, and cities throughout North San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad and Encinitas, are attempting to reckon with the damage, one dollar at a time.
Construction and repair. (Photo by Rudy Skitterians, Pixabay)

Portion of highway 78 closed through Oceanside-Carlsbad

OsideNews March 16, 2023
A stretch of westbound State Route 78 through the Oceanside-Carlsbad area will be closed for several days to repair weather-related damage, Caltrans and the city of Oceanside announced Wednesday, March 15.
North County Transit District Coaster commuter train service. (OsideNews file photo)

Stormy weather halts Coaster rail service at Encinitas

North Coast Current March 1, 2023
The North County Transit District reported disruptions to its Coaster commuter train service through Encinitas on Wednesday, March 1, as stormy weather whipped through San Diego.
North San Diego County housing. (OsideNews file photo)

North County mayors: Big-city solutions can’t be shoehorned into smaller cities

J.W. August February 25, 2023
What works well in the governance of big metros such as San Diego is not necessarily a good fit for smaller cities. That was the message delivered by the mayors of Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista and Coronado during a recent presentation sponsored by the Building Industry Association of San Diego.
An architectural rendering shows the proposed Station Plaza for the redeveloped Oceanside Transit Center. (NCTD photo)

Planners seek input on Oceanside Transit Center redevelopment

OsideNews February 17, 2023
The public’s input is sought on redevelopment plans for the Oceanside Transit Center through upcoming community meetings in late February and mid-March.

Commentary: Gentrification puts Oceanside’s character in jeopardy

Mindful and deliberate action is needed to keep Oceanside “O’side” and not completely diminish its community of culture and diversity.
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.
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