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.
North County school districts adjust to coronavirus challenges
Chase Spear
March 20, 2020
Due to the potential health hazard imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus, K-12 school districts across San Diego County — including those in North County — have closed their campuses.
California governor’s order: Stay home
North Coast Current
March 19, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an order Thursday, March 19, for all residents to stay home as the state works through the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Carlsbad gives green light to community choice energy
North Coast Current
October 11, 2019
Carlsbad is the latest coastal North County city to join efforts in building community choice energy programs after a City Council vote Oct. 8.
Encinitas, Carlsbad residents shine in County Fair culinary contests
Lauren J. Mapp
July 6, 2019
Jars of jam, bottles of liqueurs, cookies, cakes and more lined the walls of the Del Mar Fairgrounds grandstand complex during the annual San Diego County Fair as it came to a close last week. The Home and Hobby contest drew in hundreds of competitors to more than 100 categories this year.
SANDAG, local leaders weigh options for regional transportation plan
Joel Vaughn
July 2, 2019
SANDAG and San Diego County are putting the pieces together for a public transit system that’s a practical, alluring alternative to the congested highway, but it may be many years in the making.
Gaspar seeks 2nd county board term; 2 Encinitas hopefuls in race
North Coast Current
May 3, 2019
San Diego County 3rd District Supervisor Kristin Gaspar announced May 3 that she will seek a second term on the board.
William Russell Harris: Journalist was North County Times managing editor
Tarcy Connors
February 22, 2019
William Russell Harris, who guided the Blade-Citizen and North County Times newsrooms to scores of awards and mentored dozens of newspaper people, died Feb. 21 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Escondido Councilwoman Olga Diaz announces run for supervisor
North Coast Current
February 20, 2019
Longtime Escondido City Councilwoman Olga Diaz officially launched her campaign Feb. 20 for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors seat representing the 3rd District. Encinitas resident Terra Lawson-Remer is also an announced candidate for the district.
Local educators, state rep lukewarm on proposed online community college
Joel Vaughn
July 6, 2018
A state online community college may be just over the horizon, though local faculty and elected officials aren’t quite sure if it’s entirely necessary. (Audio story included)
