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Kranz concedes Encinitas mayor’s race to Ehlers

North Coast Current November 9, 2024
Tony Kranz conceded the Encinitas mayor's race to Bruce Ehlers on Friday, Nov. 8, as election results continued to show a lead for Ehlers after Tuesday's election.
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Encinitas appears headed toward City Council sea change

North Coast Current November 6, 2024
Encinitas voters appear to be choosing a new direction for City Council leadership as the mayor's seat and two other spots lean away from incumbency, according to unofficial Election Night results Nov. 5 from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.
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In Encinitas, tax and bond measures appear shaky

North Coast Current November 6, 2024
An Encinitas sales tax measure appears headed for defeat as a school district bond proposal barely reached its 55% threshold for success, unofficial Nov. 5 Election Night results from the San Diego Registrar of Voters indicate.
Encinitas Fire Station 1, located downtown on Second Street, was built in 1957. (Encinitas city photo)

Safety concerns prompt Encinitas to move crews out of fire station

North Coast Current October 14, 2024
Concerns over structural safety have led the city of Encinitas to move downtown Fire Station 1 crews to another location.
The Encinitas city sign over Coast Highway 101 is shown decorated with holiday lights in this 2018 file image. (Photo by Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

Check your calendar: Friday is 92024 in Encinitas

North Coast Current September 19, 2024
Encinitas has a once-in-a-century date with history on Friday, Sept. 20, when the calendar marks 92024, the city’s main ZIP code.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas seeks applicants for urban forest advisory panel

North Coast Current August 23, 2024
The city of Encinitas seeks a new member of its Urban Forest Advisory Committee after a vacancy recently opened on the panel. Applications are open now through Sept. 12.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Nomination papers out to some Encinitas City Council candidates

North Coast Current July 19, 2024
Five candidates have been issued nomination papers during the first week of the application window to run in this November’s Encinitas City Council election.
Councilwoman Joy Lyndes (fourth from the left) represented the city of Encinitas at the American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego Chapter awards on June 20, held at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice. With Lyndes are Schmidt Design Group members (left to right) Rudy Perez, Jenn Montgomery, Chris Tiffany, Todd Schechinger, Jeff Justus, Jesus Alan Figeroa and Devon Boutte. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas’ Cottonwood Creek Park wins climate award for its design

North Coast Current June 26, 2024
Cottonwood Creek Park’s transformation from an Encinitas industrial maintenance yard to an innovative landmark for community and environmental sustainability was recognized this month by the American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego Chapter, the city announced Wednesday, June 26.
Beacon’s Beach access in the Encinitas community of Leucadia is shown in a 2017 photo. (Encinitas city photo)

Beacon’s Beach access reopened in time for holiday weekend

North Coast Current May 24, 2024
Access to Beacon’s Beach in Encinitas reopened as of Wednesday, May 22, in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend after months of work to stabilize the bluff and repair the trail, city officials announced.
Encinitas Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Director Dave Knopp began his duties on April 29. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas’ parks director brings years of regional experience

North Coast Current May 15, 2024
The city of Encinitas recently brought aboard a new parks, recreation and arts director with experience in such management at the San Diego County level.
Encinitas environmental award recipients meet with members of the City Council and Environmental Commission during a meeting Wednesday, April 17. (Encinitas city photo)

City recognizes Encinitas environmental leaders

North Coast Current April 19, 2024
A historic local surf shop, community garden nonprofit, doctor and student were the recipients of Encinitas environmental stewardship awards on Wednesday, April 17.
Encinitas kids and their counterparts from Amakusa, Japan, visit Cardiff during a Sister City Program summer youth exchange in July 2023. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas youths can apply for Sister City excursion, commission seats

North Coast Current April 16, 2024
Encinitas has two youth-oriented programs seeking applicants this month, with deadlines approaching April 18 and 19.
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