Opinion: Bring Paul Ecke Central home
The lot at Vulcan and Union is quiet. The buildings are gone. Paul Ecke Central’s 520 students are bused to temporary campuses while permitting for...
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Opinion: Safety before political theater in Paul Ecke Central rebuild
The stalled rebuild of Paul Ecke Central School has devolved from a celebrated community investment into a bitter battle over accountability amid election-season politicking. Let’s...
Letters: Judge the record, not the rhetoric
A recent Coast News op-ed written by self-proclaimed “democrats, progressive liberals, and left-leaning residents” laments name-calling in discussions about our upcoming Encinitas city elections. The...
Letters: A fresh approach for Encinitas
Our family has lived in this community long before it was officially named Encinitas. Unfortunately, we’ve seen our local political discourse become increasingly strident and...
Commentary: MAGA mania, don’t be fooled
Name-calling is what you do when you can’t defend your ideas or engage in debate knowledgeably. Full disclosure: The undersigned are Democrats, progressive liberals and...
Letters: California can learn from Idaho
Dear Editor, I recently visited Idaho for a summer vacation. While the water and the woods defined our active adventure trip, here are some other...
Letters: Climate inaction at Encinitas City Hall
On May 27, the Encinitas City Council held a special meeting to update the city’s Climate Action Plan. One year ago, the council voted to...
Letters: Politics, not policy on Santa Fe Drive
The “Politics” rubric used in The Coast News’ print article about the Santa Fe Drive bike lane and back-in parking fiasco was very appropriate. That...
Letters: E-bike safety takes more than parenting
A recent letter to the editor (“E-bike safety starts at home”) questions the use of tax dollars for bike safety for our city’s youngest riders....
Letters: Escondido ice rink plan meets a cold front at Kit Carson
For years, North County has been missing something important: ice. When Ice-Plex Escondido closed in 2020, it left a noticeable gap in our local sports...
Letters: The vision of President Trump in 2026
’Twas a dreary night in Washington,The snow had begun to fall,Secretaries and congressmenDeserted hallowed halls. The lobbyists and staffers,The special-interest groups,Had taken off for GeorgetownTo...
Letters: Carlsbad must address library, park safety concerns
Public spaces in Carlsbad should feel safe and welcoming for everyone, especially families and children. Following the reported assault of a Sage Creek High School...
Letters: It’s time for Vista to fix Emerald Drive
On May 12, 2026, the Vista City Council will once again discuss Emerald Drive and the safety concerns surrounding the area. For the people who...
Letter: Praise for Tri-City rehab center
A family member was recently transferred to the Tri-City Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Center in Oceanside. Admissions proactively arranged a seamless, comfortable arrival. Diagnoses by...
Letters: May Day protest harms small businesses, workers
To the Editor: The May 1, 2026, “No work, no school, no shopping day” organized by May Day Strong is out of touch with the...