Can density bonus solve California’s housing crisis?
REGION — As California grapples with a massive housing shortage estimated at 2-4 million units, the state’s density bonus law, designed to spur affordable housing...
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Encinitas to explore redesignating controversial L7 site as parkland
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council took a significant step Wednesday evening toward designating the L7 parcel on Quail Gardens Drive as parkland, advancing discussions...
San Marcos approves 71-unit housing project at old Sears site
SAN MARCOS — The former Sears site along San Marcos Boulevard, which has sat vacant for 15 years, will be transformed into a 71-unit residential...
Estrella affordable housing opens in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — City leaders and housing officials celebrated the opening of the 96-unit Estrella affordable housing project this week, marking the completion of the...
Encinitas denies appeal of Clark Apartments permit extension
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday unanimously denied an appeal challenging a permit extension request for the 199-unit Clark Avenue Apartments project. The...
After 54 years, Captain Keno’s has closed for good
ENCINITAS — After more than half a century of serving affordable food and drinks to locals, Captain Keno’s, a beloved Leucadia landmark, closed its doors...
Housing planned for old Sears site next to Restaurant Row
SAN MARCOS — Housing developer Lennar Homes of California is proposing a project with 71 residential units and around 6,000 square feet of commercial space...
North City project advances with plans for new park
SAN MARCOS — A new 16.5-acre park is coming to the growing North City area of San Marcos, and several residents provided feedback at a...
San Marcos OKs 224 housing units at Las Posas Road and Pacific Street
SAN MARCOS — A new housing development unanimously approved by the San Marcos City Council this week will bring 224 units to a long-vacant lot...
Vista commits funding for affordable housing on surplus land
VISTA — The Vista City Council has committed $2 million for an affordable housing project on city surplus land along Vista Village Drive, with another...
San Marcos council rejects industrial project appeal
SAN MARCOS — An expansion of the Hughes Circuits campus in San Marcos will be able to move forward after the City Council unanimously rejected...
Two large mixed-use projects proposed along Mission Avenue
OCEANSIDE — The city’s Planning Department is reviewing applications for two large mixed-use development projects located next to each other along Mission Avenue downtown. The...
Carlsbad prioritizes shovel-ready projects as city nears buildout
CARLSBAD — As the city approaches buildout, the Carlsbad City Council is taking a new approach to funding long-term infrastructure projects. Carlsbad has experienced tremendous...
Ocean Kamp crews find human bone fragments, project continues
OCEANSIDE — Ocean Kamp, a giant mixed-use housing development set to replace the former swap meet and drive-in movie theater, is progressing steadily even after...