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ENCINITAS NEWS

Fox Point Brewing Co., shown in a Fox Point Farms social media image, was noted in a recent report from the Global Wellness Institute as part of the Encinitas development’s focus on sustainability and wellness. The hops for the brewery are grown on site. (Fox Point Farms social media photo by Maria Russo)

Wellness group notes Fox Point Farms in international study

Swastika at Encinitas school unreported; principal on leave

Encinitas sees uptick in some crimes, according to SANDAG

CARLSBAD NEWS

E-bike use in Carlsbad is now subject to rules under a new city ordinance. (Carlsbad city photo by Kristina Chartier)

Carlsbad seeks residents’ input on e-bike rider minimum age

Carlsbad Citizen of the Year award goes to three residents

Carlsbad budget to remain balanced, add to reserves, city reports

OCEANSIDE NEWS

Oceanside Police Department. (OPD social media photo)

Oceanside sees continued drop in crime, SANDAG stats show

Tsunami preparedness. (OsideNews file graphic)

Tsunami impacts negligible at Oceanside Harbor

Oceanside, La Jolla on tsunami watch after 8.8 Russia quake

Federal cuts raise concerns among area school districts and programs
Coffee shop finds something in Commons with Vista church project

FEDERAL SHUTDOWN | LOCAL IMPACT

Levin keeps shutdown focus on health care at Encinitas presentation

ENCINITAS WEATHER

Federal cuts raise concerns among area school districts and programs
Coffee shop finds something in Commons with Vista church project

BUSINESS NOTES

Rising fraud proving costly to lenders, Encinitas-based MoneyThumb reports

Scandinavian Designs grand opening Sept. 19 in Encinitas
Solana Beach resident named to Scripps Health board

NORTH COAST LINK

Brother Benno’s, TrueCare offer homeless services for National Health Center Week

Knights of Columbus announces third annual charity golf tourney
Ivey Ranch Park Association programs receive Sacramento recognition

NORTH COAST CAMPUS

CSU San Marcos starts $200M fundraising effort as building, STEM disciplines get major boost

Encinitas Rubio’s hosts fundraiser for chamber’s Rising Star Program
Palomar College starts fall semester with enrollment increase

ENCINITAS NEWS

Wellness group notes Fox Point Farms in international study

A newer Encinitas neighborhood’s agricultural approach to development and sustainability recently received global attention. Fox Point Farms is one of several projects included in the Miami-based nonprofit Global Wellness Institute’s “Build Well to Live Well” case study report.

Swastika at Encinitas school unreported; principal on leave

CARLSBAD NEWS

Carlsbad seeks residents’ input on e-bike rider minimum age

The City of Carlsbad’s Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. to gather community input on whether Carlsbad should prohibit e-bike use by children under age 12, in accordance with Assembly Bill 2234.

Carlsbad Citizen of the Year award goes to three residents

CURRENT EVENTS

Solana Beach, California. (Leosprspctive, Unslpash)

SOLANA BEACH: Peter Sprague Quartet plays at North Coast Rep

Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: Beach cleanup July 19 at Moonlight Beach

Oceanside, California. (Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

OCEANSIDE: Local authors sign books during First Friday Art Walk

Carlsbad, California. (Art Wager, iStock Getty Images)

CARLSBAD: Flower Fields enter peak color for the season

OCEANSIDE: Museum launches ‘Art of Autism’ exhibit April 5

NORTH COAST BEAT

Actor and producer Desi Arnaz, who lived in Del Mar, attends a reception in the Honeymoon Cottage, which housed the San Dieguito Art Guild, in 1971. (SDAG courtesy photo)

San Dieguito Art Guild marks 60th anniversary this fall

Marking its diamond anniversary, the San Dieguito Art Guild is celebrating six decades of North San Diego County art-making defined by resilience, reinvention and community roots. What began on a Del Mar back patio in 1965 has grown into the guild's current identity as the Off Track Gallery in Encinitas.

Oceanside coffee shop Jitters revamps with help of Jason Mraz
Grand opening set for MiraCosta College’s Media Arts Complex

COLUMNISTS

Citizen Koenig: A century of local history lives, but what of tomorrow?

When people dig into the history of 2025 a hundred years from now, what will they find? Possibly — maybe even likely — little to nothing. For me, the timing of this question is notable as a state effort to preserve California’s newspaper heritage comes to Encinitas to preserve the archives of the Coast Dispatch.

Historically Speaking: America’s ambition(less?) vice presidents
Historically Speaking: Merry holiday song was composed by artist with local ties

SPORTS & REC

Super Girl Surf Pro returns for 19th run Sept. 19-21 in Oceanside

The Super Girl Surf Pro and Festival celebrates its 19th year at the Oceanside Pier this weekend. The international event runs Sept. 19-21, led by a World Surf League QS4000 women’s competition as well as live concerts and a variety of programming dedicated to empowering and uplifting women.

Nate Davis keys San Diego Strike Force in 46-38 win over Bay Area Panthers
Mike Allen youth basketball camps expand to San Marcos

NORTH COUNTY

Encinitas, nearby communities make WalletHub Best Small Cities list

Three North San Diego County communities are among WalletHub’s Best Small Cities in America for 2025, with Encinitas almost reaching the top 1%, according to survey results released Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Former San Marcos Councilmember Jenkins is SMILE award recipient