Oceanside to test out fall schedule for sand dredging
OCEANSIDE — The City Council agreed in a 4-1 vote last week to pilot shifting the schedule of its annual sand dredging project from the...
Sand replenishment
Encinitas OKs $350,000 sand relocation to Beacon’s Beach
ENCINITAS — In an effort to stabilize the coastline, the Encinitas City Council approved a contract to move nearly three Olympic-size swimming pools’ worth of...
Oceanside project to represent region’s beach restoration efforts
OCEANSIDE — The city’s shoreline restoration pilot project, known as RE:BEACH, has been selected as the region’s representative initiative for local beach and sand restoration...
On the rocks
It’s been a mere three decades since I did a story for the LA Times on beach rocks, you know, those rolling stones that became...
Sand replenishment moves from Solana Beach to Encinitas
REGION — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a two-month sand restoration project in Solana Beach and is now beginning the next phase...
The reef solution
Upon close examination, sand replenishment is not a win-win. So, what to do?...
Solana Beach prepares for sand dredging project next month
SOLANA BEACH — Beachgoers will see more construction activity than usual along the Solana Beach shoreline over the next three months as the U.S. Army...
Oceanside selects design firms for sand retention project
OCEANSIDE — The city has announced three finalists in a design competition that will help determine how to acquire and retain sand on its nearly...
Encinitas, Solana Beach and Army Corps of Engineers work on beach project
SOLANA BEACH — Leaders from the cities of Solana Beach and Encinitas will today shore up their beaches for the next half-century by signing a...
Carlsbad remains wary of Oceanside sand nourishment pilot project
CARLSBAD — The City Council unanimously opposed actively participating in the City of Oceanside’s sand nourishment pilot project during its April 11 meeting, remaining opposed...
Encinitas, Solana Beach to receive federal funds for sand replenishment
ENCINITAS — The cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach will receive $30.5 million in federal funding for a storm damage reduction project that involves sand...
Carlsbad officials blast Oceanside’s sand replenishment plans
CARLSBAD — A battle over sand is brewing between the neighboring cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad. During its Jan. 11 meeting, the Carlsbad City Council...
Oceanside creates new position to manage coastal resources
OCEANSIDE — The city is looking for someone to manage its coastal zone resources and needs, a position that some residents, who are concerned about...