Escondido reports progress in climate plan review
ESCONDIDO — The city reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by six metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, including methane and other gasses, between 2020 and...
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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...
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...
Carlsbad takes first steps toward plastics ban, sets plan for organic waste
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council declared a “climate emergency,” approved a potential ban of single-use plastics and advanced a draft plan to address green...
Escondido council votes against Green Infrastructure Plan
ESCONDIDO – The Escondido City Council met on Wednesday, July 21 to discuss whether or not to submit an application for grant funding for the...
Group urges Encinitas to end sale of helium-filled balloons
ENCINITAS — The Surfrider Foundation is petitioning the Encinitas Environmental Commission to ban the sale of helium-filled balloons in the city. The colorful party accessories...
Rodman honored as Woman of the Year
Lisa Rodman was honored for her efforts by Sen. Pat Bates as the 36th District’s Woman of the Year on March 4 at a ceremony...
