Encinitas native reaches for the stars in NASA design challenge
ENCINITAS — Nicolai Diaz has always been a dreamer. Diaz, a 2023 graduate of San Dieguito Academy, said he was “always known as the space...
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Encinitas OKs Leucadia garden project, delays Wiro Park changes
ENCINITAS — The City Council approved plans for a native plant demonstration garden at a Leucadia park while sending proposed changes at Wiro Park in...
Persian-inspired cafe in Encinitas highlights hospitality, community
ENCINITAS — As the streets of Encinitas sit quiet before dawn, Pauni Nazami is already at work. By 4 a.m., the co-owner of Para Cafe...
Schools say classrooms aren’t locker rooms amid Santa Fe Christian lawsuit
SOLANA BEACH — Across North County campuses, public school officials say there is little ambiguity about where visiting student-athletes prepare for games: they either arrive...
County homelessness drops 1%, while unsheltered numbers fall sharply
REGION — The number of unsheltered homeless people across San Diego County declined by 11% this year, while sheltered homelessness increased by 12%, according to...
Encinitas denies civil rights grievance over Houbeck remarks
ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas has denied a civil rights grievance stemming from controversial social media comments made by a member of the Urban...
Encinitas balks at state’s proposed short-term rental changes
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday decided to stick with its current short-term rental ordinance and continue negotiating with the California Coastal Commission...
Encinitas Arts Alive banner launch kicks off May 9 featuring over 80 artists
ENCINITAS — Encinitas Arts Alive will kick off its annual downtown tradition with a May 9 launch party, featuring more artists than in years past....
Family, community honor 12-year-old Encinitas girl at ‘Angelversary’
ENCINITAS — John Chalekian asked for a sign. He lay in bed with his wife and son, unable to fall asleep the evening of April...
Dead whale discovered floating off coast near Encinitas
ENCINITAS — A whale initially believed to have been beached was confirmed dead Monday, floating about 400 yards off the coast of San Elijo State...
San Diego County among least affordable as housing improves statewide
SAN DIEGO — Housing affordability in California improved slightly in 2025, but San Diego County remained among the least affordable markets, while significant gaps persisted...
Encinitas retains official despite calls for removal over Facebook post
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council decided to leave a member of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee in his current appointment, despite calls for his...
Encinitas approves $800K in grants, sets funding rules
ENCINITAS — From a mixture of federal and local sources totaling more than $800,000, the Encinitas City Council approved grant funding for several projects and...