Trial delayed as plea talks continue in Encinitas girl’s death
ENCINITAS — The original jury trial date for a man accused of vehicular manslaughter in the death of a 12-year-old Encinitas girl was delayed during...
Emery Chalekian
Judge rejects diversion, sets trial in Encinitas girl’s death
VISTA — A judge set a trial date for a man accused of vehicular manslaughter after denying the defendant’s request for a diversion program that...
Encinitas group calls for immediate action after latest pedestrian death
ENCINITAS — A group of residents is urging the city of Encinitas to take immediate action to prevent more traffic-related deaths after the latest in...
Judge’s recusal delays manslaughter hearing in Encinitas girl’s death
VISTA — The family of 12-year-old Emery Chalekian will have to wait longer for a resolution after a judge unexpectedly recused himself, delaying by more...
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...
Parties looking to avoid trial in death of Encinitas girl
VISTA — A new readiness conference has been scheduled in the case of a man charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. Emery Chalekian — a 12-year-old...
Trial date set in death of Encinitas girl
VISTA — A judge has set a trial date in a criminal case stemming from a traffic collision that killed a 12-year-old girl in Encinitas....
Encinitas advances red light cameras backed by safety advocates
ENCINITAS — Riding a wave of community support, red light cameras at signalized intersections gained backing from inside the Encinitas government this week. The city’s...
‘Unusual’ filing delays manslaughter case in Encinitas girl’s death
VISTA — A readiness conference for a man charged with manslaughter in the death of an Encinitas girl was delayed until Feb. 23 after an...
Driver to be arraigned in death of 12-year-old Encinitas girl
ENCINITAS — A 44-year-old man is scheduled to be arraigned next week on undisclosed charges in connection with a collision that killed a 12-year-old girl...
Safe Streets Encinitas a growing ‘force’ for local traffic safety
ENCINITAS — Melissa Scharbarth spoke about traffic safety Sunday morning, but this time to a crowd at Encinitas Community Park rather than the usual setting...
For Encinitas, road safety efforts ‘ongoing in perpetuity’
ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas continues to roll out both active and passive measures to improve traffic safety amid growing concern from residents. Following...
Residents continue call for state of emergency on Encinitas streets
ENCINITAS — Encinitas residents continue to pressure the City Council to declare a road safety state of emergency, after city leaders committed to bringing forward...