Letters: Off-leash dogs bring trouble to Carmel Valley
Hello, my fellow Carmel Valley residents, As the Music Man once said, “We got trouble, my friend. Right here in River City.” A few evenings...
Letters
Commentary: L-7 site designation eliminates future park from Encinitas
I am disappointed with the City Council’s recent declaration of the L-7 site along Quail Gardens Drive as surplus land in order to turn what...
Letters: California’s poor policies continue to harm small businesses
Across California, small businesses have struggled with one of the worst business climates in the 50 states. In 2024, a total of 11 new labor...
Letter: Empty promises in Carlsbad
Dear Editor, People don’t seem to pay attention to recent decisions that will affect their quality of life. Promises that have been made to preserve...
Letters: Say ‘no’ to California’s failed housing, homeless policies
California residents are feeling the heat these days as Sacramento politicians exert more control over our lives, education, work and play with more wound-inflicting regulations...
Del Mar local releases book of WWI letters
DEL MAR — Del Mar local James Larrimore has released a book filled with World War I letters between a war correspondent and his beloved...
Letters: More hypocrisy in mayor’s newsletter
Mayor Catherine Blakespear stated in her Jan. 6, 2022, newsletter: “The foundation of democracy is this: eligible people must be able to vote, the votes...
Letters: A valuable piece of Encinitas history on verge of destruction
A valuable piece of Encinitas history is on the verge of being destroyed by the latest potential density bonus project on Melba Road in Encinitas....
Commentary: A tale of two (coffee) cups
“I was upset that you’re tacky. I don’t care about your bad taste in coffee,” wrote one reviewer. “Best coffee in Southern California. Not shameful...
Letters: Belated response to a shrill polemic
I owe the staff of The Coast News an apology for my belated response to the polemic, “What happened to The Coast News?” North County...
Letter: ‘Progressive drivel’ compels me
This letter is in defense of The Coast News’ reporting, editorial content and investigative reports....
Letters: Many Encinitas residents want in-person meetings
Dear Mayor and City Council: It is my understanding, via a Union-Tribune article, that the City of Encinitas will not be having in-person City Council...
Letters: Should teachers unions run schools?
School boards and parents should run our schools. Teachers’ unions should not control school districts. San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) is an excellent...
Letters: A message to Dr. Robert Haley from a disappointed father
By Mike Tanghe Members of the Board and Superintendent Haley: To say I am disappointed in your failure to lead would be paying you too...
Commentary: An open letter to the community from SDUHSD students
By Joy Ruppert, Aya Jaffer, Ella Sobhani, Shiva Kansagara, Frances Chai, Roxy Morris, Ema Nastic & Kylie Hayase The week before winter break is normally...