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North Coast Current

Sun, wind, trees. (Photo by Franck V via Unsplash)

March exits with summerlike temps along north San Diego coast

North Coast Current March 31, 2021
It's no April fool. A super-warm Wednesday closed out March with temperatures in the 80s in some spots along coastal North San Diego County and a record set in the inland areas, weather officials reported.
Eileen Burke, owner of Queen Eileen’s Gift Baskets in downtown Encinitas, shows off a 1950s-era mural uncovered in her shop during remodeling in February. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas gift shop unwraps historical surprise behind wall

Julia Shapero March 31, 2021
Queen Eileen’s Gift Baskets, which has been open for more than 30 years in downtown Encinitas, reopened March 13 with a Coca-Cola-themed celebration in honor of a circa 1950s-era sign that was uncovered during remodeling work.
Medical. (Photo by Hush Naidoo, Unsplash)

Store manager expresses frustration after unmasked group causes ruckus

Julia Shapero March 31, 2021
A group of individuals protested mask mandates in mid-February at two Encinitas grocery stores, refusing to wear masks or leave the stores. “This is the first time I’ve had this large of a group this focused and seemingly of the same mind,” Cardiff Seaside Market General Manager Austin Davis said.
History Happening Now: San Diego History Center Presents COVID-19 Collection

History Happening Now: San Diego History Center Presents COVID-19 Collection

OsideNews March 31, 2021

See Their Stories captures our community’s challenges and opportunities from the past year San Diego CA— The San Diego History Center marks the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic by releasing...

Shari Brasher, CEO of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, host Alfonso Ribeiro and some of the event’s celebrity participants at the event in 2020. (Photo: Gilda Adler)

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Presents 29th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Hosted by Actor Alfonso Ribeiro-April 19

OsideNews March 31, 2021

San Diego CA— San Diego nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts will hold its 29th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by actor and longtime supporter Alfonso Ribeiro on Monday, April 19 at Morgan Run...

San Diego Botanic Garden Opens Month-long World of Orchids Show this Weekend

San Diego Botanic Garden Opens Month-long World of Orchids Show this Weekend

OsideNews March 31, 2021

Exhibit Wednesdays through Sundays, April 3 – May 2 10 am – 5 pm, select days until 8pm Orchid marketplace Select Fridays and ALL Saturdays and Sundays, April 3 – May 2 10 am – 4:30 pm Encinitas...

Metrolink Hires Ilyssa DeCasperis as its First Chief People Officer

Metrolink Hires Ilyssa DeCasperis as its First Chief People Officer

OsideNews March 31, 2021

Los Angeles CA— Metrolink has announced the appointment of Ilyssa DeCasperis as Chief People Officer of the regional passenger railroad that services six Southern California counties. DeCasperis was...

Alliant Educational Foundation Creates New Scholarship Fund for Students of Color, Research for Underserved Populations

Alliant Educational Foundation Creates New Scholarship Fund for Students of Color, Research for Underserved Populations

OsideNews March 31, 2021

Additional $1.14M in Scholarships, Contributions Announced In an effort to combat systemic racism, social/civil unrest and inequality, the Alliant Educational Foundation (AEF), a nonprofit organization...

Lux Art Institute in Encinitas is merging with the San Diego Art Institute this September to create The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego. (Lux Art Institute photo)

Lux merger with San Diego Art Institute creates broader forum

Anneliese Esparza March 30, 2021
When the Lux Art Institute and the San Diego Art Institute merge this September to become The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego, the two campuses will have over 15,000 square feet of indoor space for art galleries, classes, workshops and artist residencies.
Rubio’s to Donate a Meal to Feeding San Diego for Every Burrito Sold on National Burrito Day

Rubio’s to Donate a Meal to Feeding San Diego for Every Burrito Sold on National Burrito Day

OsideNews March 30, 2021

Carlsbad CA—Celebrate National Burrito Day at Rubio’s on Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1 and save $2 on any burrito on the menu. For every burrito sold during those two days, Rubio’s will...

New Protein Helps Carnivorous Plants Sense and Trap Their Prey

New Protein Helps Carnivorous Plants Sense and Trap Their Prey

OsideNews March 30, 2021

Research by Salk scientists helps explain how plants sense touch, and could have medical applications La Jolla CA— The brush of an insect’s wing is enough to trigger a Venus flytrap to snap shut, but...

Cause of Gravity Revealed Through Reality Physics in New Book

Cause of Gravity Revealed Through Reality Physics in New Book

OsideNews March 30, 2021

Author Jeff Lee explores the impact the study of gravity has on our understanding of our universe in ‘Action Gravity: The True Cause of Gravity Revealed’ Temecula CA— Over 400 years ago, Galileo...

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