Anonymous resident takes aim at Shoreline initiative, prompts mayor’s response
Readers of the Del Mar Times may have spotted a paid advertisement in the paper’s Aug. 2 print edition, with the title, “Where The Surf...
City Council
New wayfinding signs proposed for downtown Encinitas
The Encinitas City Council is considering approving a new monument and directional-sign network at its Aug. 15 meeting. ...
Packard announces withdrawal from Carlsbad City Council race
CARLSBAD — Longtime Carlsbad Councilman Mark Packard announced Aug. 7 he is withdrawing from the District 1 race. In an email to The Coast News,...
Encinitas to continue portable restrooms for homeless
The city will continue to provide portable restrooms at five locations citywide even after the county declared an end to the hepatitis A outbreak....
Encinitas approves budgets for Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas Boulevard underpass art
A plan to beautify two prominent underpasses in Encinitas is now fully funded, as the City Council unanimously appropriated nearly $200,000 for the project....
Encinitas doubles down on downtown sidewalk cleaning
Encinitas is doubling down on its efforts to beautify downtown streets during the crucial summer months....
Carlsbad appoints Chadwick as city manager
Last week, the City Council unanimously voted to appoint Scott Chadwick as city manager....
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.”...
A historical tribute coming to Vista
VISTA — City Council unanimously approved in a 5-0 vote a new mural titled “Tribute to Margarita.” Margarita Fischer was a silent motion picture star...
Encinitas pledges to fund ‘shovel-ready’ Beacon’s staircase project
The City Council unanimously voted at its latest strategic planning session May 16 to continue support for the Beacon’s Beach staircase project. The plan would...
Encinitas dodges litigation for now, pressure intensifies to adopt housing plan
In one crucial way, Encinitas continues to be a city without a plan. Still lacking a state-approved housing plan and reeling in the aftermath of...
Council updates city goals, focuses on homeless strategic plan
City Council updates its goals every two years, and did so most recently at an open workshop March 6....
City approves medical marijuana businesses with steep contingencies
City Council voted March 28 to move forward with allowing medical marijuana businesses in the city. Council approved recommendations for medical marijuana cultivation, nurseries, manufacturing,...
