Commentary: Carlsbad is a beach town, not a big town
One reason my wife and I love Carlsbad is its unique character. Beautiful neighborhoods, coastal charm, parks, open spaces, and a relaxed atmosphere make our...
Community Commentary
Opinion: The AI mailer told the truth — and that’s what upset them
In a recent letter entitled “AI crosses the line in school board race,” Bob Ayers says a campaign mailer “crossed the line” in the San...
Commentary: What working with Sacramento has bought Encinitas
Rimga Viskanta’s campaign for mayor rests on one line: “I believe in more than local control. I believe in local action.” It’s a good line....
Cartoon: Scott Chambers
This week's Coast News cartoon....
Opinion: Build baby, build
So nice to see that Building Industry Association members Saad Asad and Thomas LaCroix are watching out for their industry and sharing their “Build baby,...
Letters: Rimga or Bruce, show the video!
While I agree with Denise Martin’s perspective in “Why bending rules backfires,” published Oct.12 in The Coast News, that elected officials must establish clear, standardized...
Commentary: It’s not her fault, but…
My friend said, “It’s not her fault, but …” and I gasped. In the wake of four rapes and one sexual assault reported at Cal...
Opinion: City Hall is no farm team for Sacramento
California’s Constitution says every city office is nonpartisan. When Encinitas voters fill out their ballots this month, no candidate for mayor or council will have...
Opinion: AI crosses the line in school board race
My roots in the San Dieguito Union High School District run deep. I’m a San Dieguito High School graduate (Class of ’77), former Adult Ed...
Opinion: Why bending rules backfires
We’ve all heard complaints about our dysfunctional code department, everything from millions in fees uncollected to staff using their own discretion as to who had...
Commentary: What’s holding up Encinitas’ Climate Action Plan?
Encinitas has long been a leader in climate action. Its 2018 Climate Action Plan (CAP) won statewide and national awards, and its implementation was highlighted...
Opinion: Tired of out-of-towners telling Del Mar voters how to vote?
As a longtime Del Mar resident of more than 20 years and a registered Democrat, I am tired of out-of-towners with personal agendas telling us...
Opinion: Bring Paul Ecke Central home
The lot at Vulcan and Union is quiet. The buildings are gone. Paul Ecke Central’s 520 students are bused to temporary campuses while permitting for...
Opinion: Santa Fe déjà vu?
The controversy over the Santa Fe Drive bike lanes gives me a sense of Encinitas political déjà vu. It’s fascinating to watch former mayor Catherine...
Cartoon: Scott Chambers
This week's Coast News cartoon....