Solana Beach
Column: Changing the odds by changing schools
In the world of standardized student testing, Elisa Fregoso has won the Lottery.
Upgrade project uncovers slice of history
SOLANA BEACH — A little bit of Solana Beach history has been revealed as the yearlong improvement project along Coast Highway 101 nears completion. While remodeling the building at 247 and 249 S. Coast Hwy. 101, the property owner removed some old shingles and discovered a sign for Town & Country Laundromat, offering a 15-pound [...]
Column: With construction end in sight, some seeing hope
The sidewalks are wider, diagonal parking spots more plentiful and landscaped medians more attractive.
Solana Beach OKs beach replenishment project
SOLANA BEACH — City Council unanimously agreed at the May 8 meeting to send a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a proposed 50-year sand replenishment project that has been in the works for more than a decade.
Sophie Barker discovers new sound, voice
SOLANA BEACH — This month, singer Sophie Barker and her band, along with fellow British alt-music group The Egg are embarking on a West Coast tour.
Solana Beach celebrates Cinco de Mayo
SOLANA BEACH — A live mariachi band, dancers, game and craft booths, fun jumps, piñatas, face painting and authentic Mexican cuisine were all part of the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at La Colonia Park on May 4.
Long-term beach nourishment project takes step forward
ENCINITAS — The city has been working on a 50-year sand replenishment plan for 10 years. After two hours of public speakers, the project cleared a key hurdle Wednesday night.
Encinitas council to weigh in on 50-year sand replenishment plan
ENCINITAS — One of Encinitas’ most precious resources will be mulled over next week at City Hall: Sand.
Coastal property owners sue city
SOLANA BEACH — Accusing Solana Beach of violating state law and the U.S. Constitution, an organization representing coastal landowners is suing the city, claiming officials enacted policies that will prevent oceanfront property owners from protecting their property from erosion with sea walls and make it significantly harder for them to keep and maintain private beach [...]
Solana Beach City Council takes no action on gun control petition
SOLANA BEACH — Presented with a petition from a small local church requesting action on five items to potentially reduce the likelihood of gun violence, City Council members opted at the April 24 meeting to limit their involvement to a discussion and put the matter on a future agenda if there is a request to [...]
