Encinitas Rotary raises $40K to help Ukraine relief efforts

North Coast Current • April 22, 2022

The Encinitas Rotary Club has raised about $40,000 to aid the refugee crisis in Ukraine as of April 13, the service organization recently announced.

Viasat partners with Slovakian region to help Ukrainian refugees

North Coast Current • April 18, 2022

Carlsbad-based Viasat is working with the Košice region of Slovakia to get high-speed internet access to Ukrainian refugees who are in the eastern area of the country.

Peace vigil for Ukraine in Encinitas on March 20

North Coast Current • March 19, 2022

The San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial Association sponsors a Multicultural and Interfaith Peace Vigil for Ukraine at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, at Cottonwood Creek Park in Encinitas.

Worries for loved ones in Ukraine run deep for North Coast residents

Roxana Becerril • March 9, 2022

An unexpected text message from a friend was all it took. What started off as a normal work day quickly turned south in a matter of seconds for Luke Miller, a local San Diegan of Ukrainian descent and member of St. John the Baptizer Ukrainian Catholic Church. Shortly after hearing the chime of a new message, Miller found the following words on his phone screen: “Russia is invading.”

International Surfing Assoc. cuts Russian athletes, officials from events

OsideNews • March 1, 2022

The International Surfing Association, an international organization representing the sport worldwide, is excluding Russian athletes and officials from Russia in light of the ongoing invasion in Ukraine, ISA announced Monday, Feb. 28.

North San Diego Congress members back Ukraine but differ on path ahead

North Coast Current • February 27, 2022

Congress members representing North San Diego County stood in solidarity across party lines in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the hours after the assault began.