Author Archive for Jared Whitlock
From catching waves to catching crooks, Encinitas detective retires after 20 years
ENCINITAS — Recently retired Sheriff’s detective Robert Stevenson didn’t exactly fit the law enforcement mold when he applied to the department in the late 1980s.
Ambitious EV charging plaza picks up speed
ENCINITAS — In a sign of the times, a proposal calls for building the largest fast-charge EV plaza in California on the site of a former gas station.
Council to mull over new lifeguard tower and other projects
ENCINITAS — City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to place five infrastructure projects at the top of its list for consideration.
New San Elijo lifeguard tower on the horizon, interim station to serve as placeholder
ENCINITAS — Concrete foundation is the only remnant of a San Elijo lifeguard tower that overlooked the Encinitas coastline for decades.
Encinitas’ unfunded pension liability pegged at $39 million
ENCINITAS — The city is on the hook for $39 million in unfunded pension liability, according to a new analysis ordered by the city and presented at a March council meeting.
City to eventually vote on plastic bag, leaf blower bans
ENCINITAS — Council agreed to place a plastic bag ban on a future agenda at Wednesday night’s meeting.
Encinitas to look at buying Pacific View site
ENCINITAS — City Council voted unanimously at Wednesday night’s meeting to consider purchasing the Pacific View school site from the EUSD (Encinitas Union School District).
Preliminary hearing date set for Michael Vilkin
ENCINITAS — At a readiness hearing Wednesday morning, Michael Vilkin, 61, appeared in court and agreed to a June 11 preliminary hearing.
Barth emphasizes ‘new energy’ in State of the City address
ENCINITAS — Mayor Teresa Barth highlighted construction projects and a process for growth in her State of the City address April 5 at the Encinitas Community Center.
Surfers paddle out in memory of Vaughn
ENCINITAS — Christian Ziegler has good memories of rising at the crack of dawn on weekdays to surf before work.
