North County firefighters warn of local wildfire risks after LA devastation
ENCINITAS — Current and former firefighters in North County San Diego are raising concerns about the region’s ability to handle a large-scale wildfire, urging local...
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Encinitas updates Olivenhain fire evacuation plan
ENCINITAS — Residents of the Olivenhain community in Encinitas believe the latest fire evacuation plan is a step in the right direction after years of...
Thousands celebrate German heritage at Encinitas Oktoberfest
ENCINITAS — As many as 15,000 attendees of the 27th annual Encinitas Oktoberfest on Sept. 24 celebrated the city’s German heritage. The Munich-style celebration, hosted...
Man, 90, jailed for allegedly stabbing wife in Olivenhain
ENCINITAS — A 90-year-old man was jailed on Aug. 24 for allegedly stabbing his wife at their northern San Diego County home. The non-fatal domestic...
How does the Escondido Creek Conservancy create a new nature preserve?
There is no magic formula other than hard work and persistence by people as the land can’t save itself....
Letter: Olivenhain connects to Elfin Forest?
Are Encinitas residents aware that a privately funded, two-lane paved road has recently been completed, providing a direct path between Olivenhain and Elfin Forest? If...
Preserving the legacy of Olivenhain’s historic Bumann Ranch
“I have been the recipient of stories passed down by generations and now have become the storyteller to the next,” wrote Richard Bumann in his...
Elections 2022: Pam Redela seeks District 4 seat on Encinitas City Council
ENCINITAS — After traveling around the world and back again, lifelong North County resident Pam Redela hopes to engage her community in decision-making on a...
Conservancy continues to build Olivenhain’s LeoMar Preserve
By Ann Van Leer The LeoMar Preserve in the Olivenhain community of Encinitas is a prime habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher, a perky little...
After yearslong tussle, Encinitas approves revised Goodson Project
ENCINITAS — It’s seemingly the end of a yearslong fight over a controversial multi-family housing development along Encinitas Boulevard in Olivenhain. The Encinitas City Council...
State officials issue warning to Encinitas over housing project denial
ENCINITAS — The California Attorney General’s Office on March 24 issued a warning letter promising to take “prompt action” against the City of Encinitas should...
Encinitas fire officials present new Olivenhain evacuation study
ENCINITAS — City fire officials presented a new fire evacuation study to the Encinitas City Council this week in response to Olivenhain residents’ concerns over...