Small concrete box culverts: Uses, benefits and key considerations
Small concrete box culverts play an important role in modern infrastructure projects, even though they often go unnoticed. These compact drainage structures help manage water...
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Escondido OKs $56 million energy infrastructure overhaul
ESCONDIDO — The city is preparing to launch a $56 million infrastructure overhaul aimed at modernizing aging energy systems, a three-year project expected to generate...
Encinitas finalizes Santa Fe Drive project based on public feedback
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to finalize the current phase of the Santa Fe Drive Corridor project and begin considering...
Encinitas upholds sewer rates, reviews wastewater projects
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on May 21 received an update on the city’s wastewater capital improvement projects and execution rates for Fiscal Year...
Encinitas rejects policy exception for Hygeia roundabout grant
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on April 9 voted to reject a late agenda item that would have advanced a grant application for a...
Judge to consider pausing American Airlines flights at Palomar Airport
CARLSBAD — A San Diego Superior Court judge on Friday will consider a request to temporarily halt American Airlines’ daily commercial flights out of McClellan-Palomar...
Encinitas backs trail, pedestrian path improvements in grant push
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday evening identified two transportation infrastructure projects to submit for potential grant funding through the San Diego Association...
Encinitas highlights housing, infrastructure, in progress report
ENCINITAS — From new housing and infrastructure upgrades to environmental initiatives, the city made strides in 2024, progress the City Council formally recognized Wednesday by...
Encinitas targets Prop 4 funds to help finance key drainage projects
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to address stormwater management challenges and plan a strategy for pursuing newly available state...
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...
Encinitas approves contracts in Leucadia Streetscape’s final phase
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Sept. 13 awarded construction contracts for projects in the final phase of Leucadia Streetscape, bringing some much-needed upgrades...
Levin secures millions in federal grants for North County projects
REGION — Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) helped secure millions in federal grants for several North County projects, from helping construct Veterans Memorial Park in Carlsbad...
Encinitas housing projects magnify local infrastructure concerns
In 2019, the Encinitas City Council adopted its 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for 2021-29, establishing 16 viable sites to accommodate 300 affordable housing units...
Congressman secures $5M for Carlsbad Barrio lights, traffic circles
CARLSBAD — The City of Carlsbad will receive a federal cash infusion for street lighting and traffic circles in the Barrio neighborhood. Congressman Mike Levin...