Conservancy Corner: That’s not a snake, it’s a woodland alligator lizard
By Aida Rodriguez North County’s Escondido Creek Watershed is home to a beautiful, natural landscape. The vibrant surrounding chaparral and oak woodland habitats host a
Environment
Encinitas in unique position to quickly implement organic waste ordinances
ENCINITAS — This past week, the Encinitas City Council introduced its organic waste ordinances in compliance with a state law requiring every municipality to regulate
Cheers! North County: Introducing San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative
There is a satisfying pop as I snap the can out of the six-pack holder. I unpack my beer into the fridge and am left
San Marcos latest city to join Clean Energy Alliance
SAN MARCOS – The San Marcos City Council voted to join several North County cities in a community choice energy program, opting to buy energy
Carlsbad council holds plans for Agua Hedionda Lagoon trail
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council agreed to hold plans for a proposed 1.4-mile trail at the south shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon during its
Solana Beach adopts green building electrification reach code
SOLANA BEACH — Solana Beach has become the 52nd California municipality to adopt a green building electrification reach code to help meet the state’s ambitious
Escondido Creek Conservancy receives grant for Boulder Outlook project
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Creek Conservancy was recently awarded a $75,000 conditional matching grant from the Gerald T. & Inez Grant Parker Foundation to support
Carlsbad submits land-use plan update for review, challenges still ahead
CARLSBAD — The city is ramping up its efforts to better prepare for future impacts and hazards due to climate change, sea-level rise and higher-intensity
County finds ‘no correlation’ between hemp farm, neighbors’ reported illnesses
ENCINITAS — Following a battle with neighbors over the summer, a county agriculture department’s investigation found that a former Encinitas hemp farm was using an
Escondido joins Clean Energy Alliance with other North County cities
ESCONDIDO — The City of Escondido will soon join the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), a group composed of North County cities that buys energy directly
