Carlsbad opposes CPUC’s proposed reform of rooftop solar program
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Jan. 18 opposing the California Public Utilities Commission’s proposal to reform the solar industry’s...
Environment
Del Mar, NCTD and Coastal Commission clash over bluffs fencing project
DEL MAR — The City of Del Mar, North County Transit District and California Coastal Commission are still not seeing eye-to-eye on a proposed fencing...
Carlsbad officials blast Oceanside’s sand replenishment plans
CARLSBAD — A battle over sand is brewing between the neighboring cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad. During its Jan. 11 meeting, the Carlsbad City Council...
Phase II of San Dieguito Lagoon wetlands restoration begins
DEL MAR — Work began last week on Phase II of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration project intended to create a new trail connection,...
Quirk, Worden clash over region’s railway lines
DEL MAR – In Del Mar, the topic of trains and rail systems has become an almost daily conversation. From bluff stabilization to SANDAG’s $160...
State wildlife board grants $3M for Buena Vista Lagoon restoration
CARLSBAD — The Buena Vista Lagoon restoration project received a $3 million grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board to push forward permitting, engineering and design...
Carlsbad adopts organic waste plan, plastic ban policies
CARLSBAD — On New Year’s Day, every municipality in California must have a plan in place to meet organic waste goals set by the state...
Encinitas council sets goals to protect mature trees from development
ENCINITAS — A number of Encinitas residents have shared concerns over tree preservation in the face of increasing development, prompting the Encinitas City Council on...
State utilities commission proposes changes to rooftop solar program
REGION — One of the most pressing issues in the state’s energy policy is how to address its rooftop solar program. The California Public Utilities...
Del Mar City Council discusses SANDAG bluff stabilization project
DEL MAR — The Del Mar City Council heard an update from the San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG, on Phase 5 of its...
Conservancy’s Breen named local water district’s top educator
ESCONDIDO — The education director at Escondido Creek Conservancy was awarded Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 2021 Educator of the Year, according to a recent release....
Pure Water Oceanside to start purifying recycled water by end of ’21
OCEANSIDE — By the end of December, the city will begin turning recycled water into drinkable water through its new, state-of-the-art water purification facility, the...
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...
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...
