Encinitas rejects Chevron station appeal
After nearly four years of debate, and several project iterations, a proposed gas station renovation at Leucadia Boulevard and Interstate 5 will move forward....
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University students take on Encinitas housing crisis for semester project
A group of students at a San Diego architecture school gave their best shot at addressing an issue that has perplexed Encinitas stakeholders for years...
Oceanside tackles short-term rentals, regulations
The city continued its discussion over how to regulate short-term rentals, an issue that has been popping up in coastal towns and other cities popular...
Supervisors won’t hear Lilac Hills Ranch project in 2018
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors won't render a decision about a controversial proposed development near Valley Center in 2018, county officials announced. ...
Modern Times opens in Encinitas following last year’s fierce debate
Behind the vintage-style of Modern Times Far West Lounge is a more recent story of how the stylish brewery and restaurant came to exist in...
Encinitas ditches concrete Beacon’s staircase over some residents’ objections
The city unveiled a new plan for a wooden staircase along the south side of the beach at what was supposed to be a workshop...
Beacon’s brush clearance ruffles residents
A group of residents is upset over some seemingly impromptu brush clearing done along Beacon's iconic switchback staircase....
Portofino Hotel project looks to return to Planning Commission
After nearly 18 months, it appears a proposed renovation of a Coast Highway 101 hotel could be headed to the Planning Commission in the fall. ...
Roxy gets split decision from Planning Commission
A venerable downtown Encinitas restaurant wanted to expand the number of musicians allowed to perform at the venue and expand the hours of operation by...
Despite deputy’s business ties, mayor votes to end historic panel review
The proposed redevelopment of the historic Ritz Theater may get a vote in front of the Escondido City Council later this year. But that vote...
Climate Action Plan update kicks off with meeting at Escondido City Hall
The Mitchell Room at Escondido City Hall was packed for the first public meeting about the rollout of the city of Escondido’s updated Climate Action...
Village and Barrio Master Plan gets green light
After a marathon session, the City Council approved the long-awaited and controversial Village and Barrio Master Plan update July 10....
Del Mar council won’t pursue beachfront development ordinance
To ensure protection of their beaches, Del Mar voters in 1988 approved the beach preservation initiative — also called Measure D — that established the...
Newland Sierra project before County Planning Commission
The latest in a series of controversial backcountry development projects to appear before the Planning Commission will be heard this week, nearly 15 years after...
Uphill battle for housing plan consensus continues
As the deadline looms to submit a ballot measure in time for the November election, debate over Encinitas’ high-density housing plan refuses to “go gentle...
