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ENCINITAS NEWS

San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. (Sheriff’s Office social media photo)

Encinitas sees uptick in some crimes, according to SANDAG

Long-awaited San Elijo Lagoon dredging set to begin

Encinitas leaders vote to break up with fire protection co-op

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

ENCINITAS WEATHER

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

BUSINESS NOTES

Solana Beach resident named to Scripps Health board

Nordstrom Rack set to replace Burlington store in Encinitas
Union-Tribune owners blocked editorial on ICE protests, fired opinion staffer says

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

Encinitas Rubio’s hosts fundraiser for chamber’s Rising Star Program

Palomar College starts fall semester with enrollment increase
Work underway on CSU San Marcos science and engineering building

ENCINITAS NEWS

Encinitas sees uptick in some crimes, according to SANDAG

Encinitas saw an increase in some types of crimes, including those involving assaults, during 2024 compared with recent past years, according to an annual San Diego Association of Governments report released in August.

Long-awaited San Elijo Lagoon dredging set to begin

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

Nate Davis keys San Diego Strike Force in 46-38 win over Bay Area Panthers

The San Diego Strike Force indoor football team improved to 9-4 and now rides a six-game winning streak after they defeated the Bay Area Panthers...

Mike Allen youth basketball camps expand to San Marcos
Palomar College marks opening of softball stadium

NORTH COUNTY

Former San Marcos Councilmember Jenkins is SMILE award recipient

Former San Marcos Deputy Mayor Sharon Jenkins was presented the San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence Award by Councilmember Maria Nuñez at Sept. 9’s City Council meeting.

Oceanside sees continued drop in crime, SANDAG stats show

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Five injured, one critically, in Oceanside near-drowning

One Oceanside beachgoer was airlifted for treatment and four others were injured after a near-drowning Friday, Sept. 5, the Oceanside Fire Department reported.

Fresh Start Cafe in Oceanside remains open after kitchen fire