Op-ed: Carlsbad needs action, not more analysis, on wildfire risk
As a retired fire chief, former elected official, homeowner and Firewise community volunteer, I left the recent discussion on Carlsbad’s wildfire risk disappointed — not...
Mark Muir
Op-Ed: 100 years of fire service progress, impeded by politics
The fire service used to say: “100 years of tradition, unimpeded by progress.” Today, it should say: “100 years of progress, impeded by politics.” The...
Longstanding Republican feud derails Muir’s school board candidacy
ENCINITAS — An eruption of party infighting arising from a long-simmering political feud appears to have derailed a Republican incumbent’s chances of retaining her school...
Commentary: Redistricting – Let’s get it right this time
Encinitas residents have an opportunity to undo the controversial map which presently defines the boundaries of each of the four districts....
District map quagmire rekindled in Encinitas with fresh misconduct claims
ENCINITAS — A looming electoral redistricting process coupled with last month’s District 3 appointment of Councilwoman Joy Lyndes to the Encinitas City Council has renewed...
Blakespear ‘excited’ to join SANDAG board
ENCINITAS — Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear becomes the latest Coastal North County representative to be named to the leadership of a major regional board. The...
Revised Leucadia Streetscape plan gets council approval
Encinitas has adopted the changes recommended by the California Coastal Commission to a proposed overhaul of North Coast Highway 101....
‘Dark money’ pushing thumb on council races
Thousands of dollars of so-called “dark money” is emerging as a major factor in city council races in a pair of North County cities. ...
Two Encinitas districts up for grabs in historical vote
For the first time in city history, voters will not go to the ballot and elect a slate of council members. ...
Encinitas candidates enter final campaign stretch with thousands to spend
As the campaign for Encinitas City Council enters the final 50 days, the candidates for mayor and council have thousands of dollars at their disposal....
Encinitas, San Marcos municipal elections set
The fields are set in the Encinitas and San Marcos city council races, and each race will be contested — some more than others....
Historic water deal provides supplies that are less expensive, more reliable
A historic achievement for the San Diego region passed almost unnoticed when the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors adopted new wholesale water...