Encinitas codifies state housing bill to set development standards
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on Wednesday, Oct. 26, integrating a controversial state housing law into the city’s municipal code...
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Franklin, Vargas trade barbs over law enforcement, public safety
VISTA — Two mayoral hopefuls in Vista are publicly accusing each other of dishonesty after one candidate’s policy decisions raised questions about his commitment to...
Four cannabis retailers selected to operate in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — Nearly two years after voters approved a citizen’s initiative allowing cannabis retail sales in the city of Encinitas, municipal officials on Friday selected...
Encinitas council adopts Blakespear’s resolution to endorse state abortion rights proposition
ENCINITAS — Three weeks before the November general election, city leaders unanimously endorsed statewide Proposition 1, which seeks to codify a woman’s right to reproductive...
Local officials react to uproar over queer Halloween event
ENCINITAS — Local officials are reacting to an unfolding uproar in Encinitas over a school district’s decision to post an online flyer advertising a family-friendly...
Encinitas mayoral candidates participate in forum
ENCINITAS — The Cardiff Town Council hosted a live forum last week at Ada Harris Elementary School for Encinitas mayoral candidates to discuss various issues...
Abortion rights at forefront of Blakespear, Gunderson race
REGION — In the race for the 38th State Senate District seat between Democrat Catherine Blakespear and Republican Matt Gunderson, the issue of abortion has...
Election 2022: Congressional Races Preview
REGION — The national issues facing congressional candidates this election cycle have centered on abortion, inflation, cost of living, climate change and healthcare. The Coast...
Encinitas housing projects magnify local infrastructure concerns
In 2019, the Encinitas City Council adopted its 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for 2021-29, establishing 16 viable sites to accommodate 300 affordable housing units...
Longstanding Republican feud derails Muir’s school board candidacy
ENCINITAS — An eruption of party infighting arising from a long-simmering political feud appears to have derailed a Republican incumbent’s chances of retaining her school...
Blakespear takes slight lead over Gunderson in latest poll
ENCINITAS — A new poll shows Democrat Catherine Blakespear holding a narrow lead over her opponent Republican challenger Matt Gunderson in the race for the...
Blakespear declines Republican opponent’s debate challenge
ENCINITAS — Mayor Catherine Blakespear, the Democratic candidate in the 38th State Senate District race, has declined a public challenge from Republican opponent Matt Gunderson...
Encinitas mayoral candidate’s leaked email to Blakespear stirs controversy
ENCINITAS — Anonymous individuals recently installed a series of large poster boards across the city featuring printed copies of a one-way email sent from controversial...
Federal judge dismisses Encinitas housing discrimination lawsuit
ENCINITAS — A federal judge earlier this month dismissed a lawsuit alleging unlawful housing discrimination in Encinitas, leaving several low-income residents the option to appeal...
Residents pursue legal remedies against Blakespear over censorship allegations
ENCINITAS — A group of residents continues to seek legal remedies against Mayor Catherine Blakespear over her alleged censorship of critics on social media, recently...
