Kids earn chance to skate with pros
ENCINITAS — “If you told me four years ago my son would be on a skateboard in San Diego with Tony Hawk and Neal Mims, I would’ve told you that was pretty far-fetched,” said Michael Tobin. But for Tobin and his son Jack, who moved here from New York, that’s exactly where they found themselves [...]
Residents weigh in on low-income housing units at workshop
ENCINITAS — About 100 people took part in a workshop Monday that will guide future housing projects in Encinitas over the next several decades. The city has held five open houses and two workshops this year in hopes of resolving a continuous sticking point: where to place state-mandated, low-income housing units. “There’s the challenge — [...]
Enthusiasts take part in garden tour, festival
ENCINITAS — Garden enthusiasts once again were treated to the sights and smells of private gardens as the seventh annual Encinitas Garden Festival and Tour commenced April 21. While celebrating unique private gardens and the horticultural heritage of the city, the event has expanded to include various components of community and school gardening concepts that have [...]
Encinitas city officials dispute reserves claim in newspaper report
ENCINITAS — Following a watchdog report on government reserve fund overflows, appearing in the U-T in late April, officials with the City of Encinitas claimed a chart depicting the percentage the city had in their general fund reserves for the Fiscal Year 2010/11 was misleading. The chart, based on the U-T’s interpretation of local government [...]
Art takes center stage for a cause and community
ENCINITAS— Art events supporting philanthropy and the environment were in full swing as April came to a close. The opening of “The Many Faces of Trash” featured more than 25 works by local artists at the Encinitas Library. Each artist was given a discarded traffic light donated by the city’s public works department as the starting [...]
Longtime Encinitas pharmacy closes its doors
ENCINITAS — Another Encinitas landmark is gone. Rancho Park Pharmacy, which opened its doors in November 1974, closed May 3. John and Linda Eddington were the first owners of the pharmacy, which served the region from Rancho Santa Fe to Village Park, giving it its name. Chrissy Pollard was 23 when she was hired in the [...]
Festival is celebration of all things chocolate
ENCINITAS — The wait is finally over. Chocoholics eagerly anticipating the opening of the ninth annual Chocolate Festival at San Diego Botanic Garden will be able to indulge in mouth-watering confections all day May 12. The event takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visitors can dip into a chocolate fountain and enjoy dozens [...]
Young equestrian takes top honors at horse show
ENCINITAS — Thirteen-year-old Lizzy Brennecke defied the odds by securing first place in the 18 and under category at the Junior National Reining competition last week.The event was part of Western Week at the 67th annual Del Mar National Horse Show from April 19 to April 22. Lizzy faced two major obstacles: She only began [...]
Artist-in-residence known for elegant style
ENCINITAS — Kids ages 4-plus and their families are invited to hike the hills behind the Lux Art Institute and down the nature trail through sculptor Gwynn Murrill’s exhibit of panthers, cougars, eagles, parrots — even cats and dogs — on Family Friday.The event is scheduled between 1 and 4 p.m. April 27 with a [...]
Encinitas City Council votes not to widen road
ENCINITAS — The City Council agreed with public speakers at the April 25 meeting that the staff proposals to alter Manchester Avenue were not worthy of approval in their totality. However, the council voted 3-1, with Councilman Jim Bond opposed, to receive the report with the understanding that parts of the plan might prove valuable [...]
