Encinitas OKs plans for Craft Coast brewery, taco shop downtown
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Planning Commission on Thursday approved plans to transform the site of a former Filiberto’s Mexican restaurant at the northwest corner of...
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Encinitas celebrates life, ‘aloha spirit’ of Kealani’s Hawaiian owner
ENCINITAS — Naomi Kealani Keliinoi, a beloved local restaurateur who brought the aloha spirit to Encinitas through her Hawaiian cuisine and unyielding generosity, died on...
Dead palms on Encinitas lawmaker’s property spark fire safety fears
ENCINITAS — Dozens of dead palm trees on a state lawmaker’s private land, viewed by neighbors as a dangerous fire hazard, have sparked urgent calls...
Surfing legend Mike Hynson, star of ‘Endless Summer,’ dies at 82
ENCINITAS — Longtime Encinitas resident Mike Hynson, a pioneering surfboard shaper and co-star of the landmark 1966 documentary “The Endless Summer,” died Friday after a...
Mayor’s vision for Encinitas draws optimism, scrutiny
ENCINITAS — A month into his tenure, Mayor Bruce Ehlers has positioned himself as a reformer focused on infrastructure, local control, and what he describes...
Encinitas business owners share passion for house music, cannabis
ENCINITAS — Local cannabis shop co-owner Bertin Porcayo first heard house music in the early ’90s at a long-gone San Diego dance club called The...
Can density bonus solve California’s housing crisis?
REGION — As California grapples with a massive housing shortage estimated at 2-4 million units, the state’s density bonus law, designed to spur affordable housing...
Scripps Health drops Anthem Blue Cross, affecting thousands
REGION — Scripps Health patients whose care has been covered by Anthem Blue Cross are considered out of network as of Wednesday, following months of...
Coastal Roots Farm tackles food insecurity through sustainability
ENCINITAS — On a crisp December morning, Garth Denton-Borhaug peeled into a freshly harvested purple top turnip, marveling at its soft, pear-like texture and subtly...
With new leaders, some North County school boards seek change
REGION — Several North County school boards are entering a new era of leadership following the recent election of new trustees, with members in some...
Encinitas to explore redesignating controversial L7 site as parkland
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council took a significant step Wednesday evening toward designating the L7 parcel on Quail Gardens Drive as parkland, advancing discussions...
Encinitas pauses Santa Fe Drive project elements pending review
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Dec. 18 voted unanimously to postpone construction on specific elements of the ongoing Santa Fe Drive Improvement Project...
Encinitas rejects SANDAG proposal to utilize open space for rail work
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council struck down a proposal from the San Diego Association of Governments on Dec. 10 to utilize the city-owned open...
Encinitas City Council will appoint new member to vacant seat
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council voted 3-1 on Wednesday night to fill a vacant seat through an appointment process, drawing sharp criticism and claims...
Encinitas Edge Baseball blends old school values, modern coaching
In an era where youth athletes increasingly specialize in a single sport, Encinitas Edge Baseball co-owners Billy Burris and Daniel Reitz are making a case...