Region feeling effects of drought
REGION — The effects of continued drought conditions throughout the state are set to hit residents in North County in coming weeks — from homeowners...
Aaron Burgin
Merriam Mountain plans receiving mixed reviews
SAN MARCOS — The developers behind the second iteration of a controversial North County development unveiled its plans to local residents this month — to...
Encinitas a snobby city? Article says so
ENCINITAS — Encinitas has been called many things, from a beach town to a surfer’s paradise....
Gaspar announces run for mayor
ENCINITAS — After months of speculation, Encinitas Councilwoman Kristin Gaspar announced she would indeed run for mayor, setting up a potential battle between she and...
Commissioners tour grounds of new park
ENCINITAS — Encinitas Parks and Recreation commissioners loaded up in a van Thursday and toured the grounds of what will become the city’s newest recreation...
Encinitas Boathouses embark on restoration push
ENCINITAS — The preservationist owners of the iconic Encinitas Boathouses has embarked on a renewed push to restore them to their old glory — and...
Council adopts cell tower regulations
SAN MARCOS — Tuesday night’s San Marcos City Council discussion of its proposed cell tower ordinance was a virtual repeat of the debate its planning...
Candidates begin filing paperwork for Encinitas government spots
ENCINITAS — The field of Encinitas City Council hopefuls is slowly taking shape, though no one has officially filed for a Nov. 4 run....
Donation brings garden closer to building planned pavilion
ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden’s quest to build a $4 million pavilion received a boost from the County of San Diego, which recently...
Young hoopsters take part in NCAA ‘evaluation day’
REGION — Tommy McCarthy, a soon-to-be-senior point guard for the La Costa Canyon basketball team, was not wearing a Mavericks jersey on Sunday afternoon at...
Council closes key density bonus loopholes
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council followed through on its pledge last week to close several key loopholes that have been popular among developers of...
District resolves lottery policy for the short term
REGION — Taylor Lessley and 60 other students will be able to attend San Dieguito High School Academy after all....
Coral Tree Farm claims ‘partial victory’ following city’s ruling
ENCINITAS — Supporters of a venerable family farm in Encinitas are claiming a “partial victory” after the city said it would allow farming to continue...
Tri-City lawsuit claims conflicts of interests over office building
OCEANSIDE — Tri-City Healthcare District’s former CEO and board chairwoman had illegal conflicts of interest when they pushed for the district to enter into an...
Qigong helps harness balance
ENCINITAS — A rising sun kisses the palms and grass in the meditation area of the Indigo Dragon Center in Leucadia. Droplets of water from...
