Commentary: SCAG, SANDAG and local control
News broke last week of an important decision made by the Southern California Association of Governments, or SCAG. SCAG is analogous to the San Diego
Julie Thunder
Commentary: Big moment in Encinitas
By Julie Thunder There is a dramatic moment looming in Encinitas – don’t miss it. A recent action taken by the Encinitas Planning Commission presents
Encinitas candidates participate in Clean Campaign virtual forum
EDITOR’S NOTE: The complete video of the forum is available in the article and here. A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that candidates
Encinitas mayoral candidate’s false claims violate campaign pledge
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Coast News has edited this piece to clarify a sentence regarding the timeline of events and content of the North County Beat
Encinitas incumbents continue to raise more cash than challengers
ENCINITAS — The City of Encinitas has released the second round of campaign statements for the 2020 mayoral and city council district elections, which continue
Encinitas mayoral candidates further discuss toxicity, online abuse
ENCINITAS — Both Encinitas mayoral candidates, Mayor Catherine Blakespear and challenger Julie Thunder, spoke out against toxicity this election cycle and pledged to run fair
Blakespear, Thunder sign Clean Campaign Pledge
ENCINITAS — In an effort to stem the tide of election toxicity, both Encinitas’ mayoral candidates — Mayor Catherine Blakespear and challenger Julie Thunder —
Encinitas candidates test the waters on issues in virtual forums
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to clarify a question regarding “stroads” during an Encinitas Viewpoint virtual forum. Additionally, a quote was incorrectly attributed
