Constitutional crisis in Encinitas
Has anyone ever heard of city legislators suing their own constituents? Why would they do that? In Encinitas, it is because they do not like...
Measure T
Gaasterland, Worden claim Del Mar council seats, Measure R defeated
In the county’s two smallest cities, the unofficial election results are in....
A breakdown of upcoming Del Mar ballot measures
In addition to selecting two out of five candidates for the city’s soon-to-be-vacant council seats, voters will be able to weigh in on three ballot...
Measure T to decide fate of mixed-use development
As Election Day steadily approaches, the 941 Camino Del Mar Specific Plan awaits a thumbs up, or a thumbs down from voters....
Finding just the right height for high-density housing proves challenging
As Encinitas attempts to get in compliance with state housing laws, the city must decide what high-density housing should look like within its boundaries —...
Panelists espouse ‘housing first’ message at homelessness forum
Stephen Russell, executive director of the San Diego Housing Federation, summarized a 90-minute panel discussion on solving homelessness in Encinitas with seven words on March...
Housing element with 2-story limit doable, says consultant
Encinitas can develop an affordable housing plan that limits buildings to two stories — but they’ll have to make some concessions, a consultant says....
Developer threatens Encinitas following Measure T results
A lawsuit between Encinitas and a developer that was previously settled has reignited, as the developer has claimed the city violated the settlement terms when...
Measure T: What happens next?
A week after voters rejected Measure T, the city’s housing element update, questions still remain....
Encinitas’ Measure T heads to defeat
Encinitas’ proposed housing element update has failed, as residents voted no on Measure T by a 56-44 margin....
Encinitas voters to weigh in on Measure T
Three years after Encinitas voters bestowed upon themselves the authority of controlling the fate of major land-use decisions, the electorate will decide the fate of...
Voting No on Encinitas’ Measure T
I'm writing this as a former mayor, city councilwoman, planning commissioner and Cardiff CAB member....
PAC money enters Encinitas council, Measure T races
Several of Encinitas’ political candidates have been receiving a boost — or taking a hit — from political action committees doing the work on their...