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...
Carey Blakely
An institutional culture of expulsion and ‘go along to get along’
People stood in the hallway straining to hear the deliberations of the five-member board of the San Dieguito Union High School District on June 7....
Jody Hubbard announces run for Encinitas City Council
Encinitas Planning Commissioner Jody Hubbard tossed her hat into the City Council ring, announcing her decision on June 10 through a campaign launch party. Hubbard...
Encinitas wins national Climate Protection Award
Encinitas got a new feather in its environmental cap through a national award given in Boston on June 8....
Competing needs on limited land pit assisted living against affordable housing
The 16.9-acre Cardiff parcel dubbed “Strawberry Fields” was a potential site for affordable housing until May, when the Encinitas City Council removed it from the...
‘Wear Orange’: National Gun Violence Awareness Day brings residents together
A North County contingent of the national organization Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America set up six “orangeade” informational stands from Solana Beach...
Finding just the right height for high-density housing proves challenging
As Encinitas attempts to get in compliance with state housing laws, the city must decide what high-density housing should look like within its boundaries —...
Encinitas releases 2017 year in review
By the numbers, 2017 was a busy year for Encinitas. According to the city-issued annual report, the fire department responded to 7,430 calls and incidents......
Opponents of new sober-living home warn of ‘Rehab Riviera’
The proliferation of addiction recovery centers in Southern California coastal communities has given rise to the catchy nickname “Rehab Riviera.”...
San Dieguito superintendent Eric Dill announces his resignation
The Superintendent of San Dieguito Union High School District, Eric Dill, announced his resignation on May 25....
Encinitas Environmental Award Program seeks nominees
The fourth-annual contest has two award categories: one for businesses and one for individuals or nonprofits. Candidates can be self-nominated or recommended by a third...
Verdi crossing gets preliminary design, but construction funding remains uncertain
Using “land” as the theme, landscape architect Mike Peltz revealed his vision — which takes inspiration from the Cardiff bluffs, sand art and other terra...
Unease mounts over district finances, student well-being
San Dieguito Union High School District anticipates deficits of $4.4 million and $3.5 million for the next two respective school years and foresees a surplus...
Hands Across the Sand protesters say ‘no’ to federal plan to expand offshore drilling
More than 100 people stood on Moonlight State Beach holding hands — their colorful shirts looking bright against the “May gray” morning — as they...
