Encinitas florist told to leave after 36 years on Saxony Road
ENCINITAS — Lupe Lopez has sold flowers from the same stand along Saxony Road for 36 years. She wants to stay but says the property...
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Election 2026: Ehlers closes gap, trails Viskanta by 19 votes
ENCINITAS — Several key races in Encinitas are coming down to the wire. Mayoral challenger Rimga Viskanta’s lead over incumbent Bruce Ehlers narrowed to 19...
‘More than skateboarding’: Exposure celebrates women’s skate culture
ENCINITAS — Exposure Skate’s annual crown jewel event in Encinitas featured a new collaboration alongside the familiar camaraderie, competition and opportunities for women and girls...
La Costa Heights students inspire state law, San Dieguito turns 90
REGION — Schools in Encinitas and Carlsbad recently celebrated milestones. The San Dieguito Union High School District and its original high school marked their 90th...
Encinitas board denies Clark appeal, lawyer calls process ‘absurd’
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Board of Appeals denied a developer’s appeal and upheld a requirement that the builder of the 199-unit Clark Avenue Apartments update...
Election 2026: Razor-thin margins in Encinitas, San Marcos
ENCINITAS — Two North County mayoral races remained exceptionally close in preliminary returns, with Bruce Ehlers leading by 27 votes in Encinitas and Sharon Jenkins...
Encinitas caps mobile home rent increases, weighs permanent rules
ENCINITAS — Encinitas has temporarily capped rent increases for mobile home spaces as the city considers permanent protections for residents who own their homes but...
‘The fear is real’: Encinitas criticizes ICE tactics, calls for action
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council offered harsh criticism of federal immigration enforcement before voting to pursue greater transparency amid reports of masked U.S. Immigration...
City, district resolve Paul Ecke school rebuild issues
ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas and the Encinitas Union School District have announced that all outstanding construction issues at Paul Ecke Central Elementary School...
Encinitas crime, homeless-related incidents decline as patrols increase
ENCINITAS — Crime and emergency homeless-related incidents declined in Encinitas through the first nine months of 2026, though local officials reported that fire response times...
Encinitas backs 101 crossing design near Solana Beach border
ENCINITAS — In a split vote, the Encinitas City Council recommended a design for the stretch of South Coast Highway 101 near the Solana Beach...
Encinitas takes Santa Fe Drive dispute to court
ENCINITAS — In the latest salvo over Santa Fe Drive, the Encinitas City Council has decided to sue the state over a recently signed law...
Threatening voicemail targeting Encinitas councilman sent to DA for review
ENCINITAS — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has submitted a criminal investigation into a threatening voicemail directed at City Councilmember Marco San Antonio to...
Encinitas, Carlsbad brace for El Niño on their shores
REGION — Carlsbad and Encinitas continue to explore ways to protect their coastlines ahead of an El Niño season that state officials warn could break...
Reports of increased ICE activity put North County on alert
REGION — Reports of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity across North County are putting neighborhoods on alert, with residents organizing patrols, sharing sightings and...