Original train platform uncovered, plus sandy beaches for summer fun!
Construction of our new Coastal Rail Trail in Cardiff is well underway, and a surprising find by Encinitas resident and local train enthusiast Ron Dodge...
Fletcher Cove
Cardiff State Beach honored for restoration efforts
The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association selected Cardiff State Beach as one of the nation’s best restored beaches in 2018, the only to be...
Beach replenishment project begins at Fletcher Cove
The $102 million multi-agency restoration of San Elijo Lagoon is back. The joint effort between San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, Caltrans and San Diego Association of...
City mulls options for new lifeguard station
Having previously agreed it would be better to demolish and rebuild rather than renovate the nearly 75-year-old lifeguard station at Fletcher Cove, council members at...
Council supports replacing lifeguard station
Council members unanimously agree the more than 70-year-old lifeguard station at Fletcher Cove should be demolished and replaced....
City to update lifeguard station
Plans are underway to renovate or replace the Marine Safety Center at Fletcher Cove, an approximately 75-year-old structure that currently does not comply with most...
Army copter flies too close for comfort
North County beachgoers had a close encounter with military aircraft Aug. 19 after an Army helicopter apparently flew so low...
Marine helicopter makes precautionary landing
SOLANA BEACH—A marine helicopter made a precautionary landing Wednesday morning on the beach at 11:40 a.m. a few blocks south of Fletcher Cove in front...
Feud continues over community center use policy
SOLANA BEACH — It may not have been a World War II Army barracks, as was previously reported, but Fletcher Cove Community Center could well...
Solana Beach adopts use policy for Fletcher Cove center
SOLANA BEACH — After more than two years and countless hours of private meetings and public hearings, City Council, with no discussion, unanimously adopted at...
Group to seek vote on Fletcher Cove policy
SOLANA BEACH — The failure of council members to take action last month on a use policy for Fletcher Cove Community Center prompted a group...
City OKs bench, binoculars for Fletcher Cove outlook
SOLANA BEACH — Council members agreed at the July 10 meeting to accept a mermaid-themed bench and two binoculars for the Fletcher Cove area but...
No action taken on Fletcher Cove center use policy
SOLANA BEACH — After nearly two years of discussion, countless hours of staff time, neighborhood meetings, public comments — one tearful — and nearly $32,000...
Fletcher Cove improvements complete
SOLANA BEACH — Renovation of Fletcher Cove Community Center and the surrounding area is complete. The city held a dedication ceremony March 28 following the...
Use policies create controversy
SOLANA BEACH — With input from City Council, representatives from city organizations and a committee that included planning, foundation and Civic and Historical Society members,...