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Lightscape returns for its third season Nov. 15-Jan. 5 at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrate the season with tree lightings, Turkey Trots and the brilliance of nature

North Coast Current November 24, 2024
From Turkey Trot races and dazzling light displays representing the beauty of nature to tree lightings and Small Business Saturday, coastal North San Diego County enters the holiday season with a range of activities throughout our communities.
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Several ballot drop-off sites available in coastal North County

North Coast Current and OsideNews October 29, 2024
As Election Day approaches, the San Diego County Registrar of Voters is encouraging residents to mail their ballots in as soon as possible this week, deliver those ballots to local drop boxes, or vote in person at one of the region’s 39 in-person vote centers that opened as of Saturday, Oct. 26.
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.
KFMB-TV CBS 8 reporter Jeff Zevely grew up in Leucadia and is a San Dieguito High School alumnus. (CBS 8 photo)

CBS 8’s Jeff Zevely to emcee Encinitas Chamber of Commerce 60th Anniversary Celebration

News Release October 4, 2024
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce hosts its 60th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner on Oct. 24 at ICA North, hosted by CBS 8 personality and Encinitas native Jeff Zevely, to honor local businesses and nonprofits that embody the spirit of the community.
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Encinitas school district Measure Z calls for $158.3 million bond

North Coast Current September 30, 2024
The Encinitas Union School District seeks $158.3 million for campus renovations and modernization through Measure Z, a bond proposition on this November’s ballot.
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.
The Pacific View Arts Center in Encinitas has been completed after several years of work. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas arts center launches; other events along the coast

North Coast Current August 19, 2024
August saw the opening of the Pacific View Arts Center in downtown Encinitas after nearly a decade of work to rehabilitate the former elementary school site.
Encinitas houses are shown in an aerial view from January 2023. (Photo by Thomas De Wever, iStock Getty Images)

Litigation threats frustrate Encinitas leaders as state puts a squeeze on housing

Patrick Doyle July 26, 2024
Recent lawsuits from California’s attorney general indicate a new reality for housing development in San Diego County that could significantly reduce local control of land use.
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.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito unveiled new branding as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County after the organizations announced their merger on June 9. (Organization photo)

San Dieguito, Oceanside Boys & Girls Clubs announce merger

North Coast Current and OsideNews July 9, 2024
Two North San Diego County Boys & Girls Clubs are combining their resources in a merger announced Tuesday, July 9. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito will join to create the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County.
Captain Keno’s restaurant has been a popular local hangout in Encinitas for more than 50 years. It’s set to close by the end of August to make way for new development. (Encinitas Historical Society photo)

Come as you are — Leucadia hangout Captain Keno’s open for a little while longer

Charlene Pulsonetti July 8, 2024
Captain Keno’s restaurant owner Gerry Sova reflects on more than 50 years in business as the local spot prepares to close by the end of August to make way for new development.
The San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. (Photo by Matthew Stroup, iStock Getty Images)

All is fair, fun and competition for the month of June

North Coast Current June 5, 2024
Even with the “gloom” of the summer marine layer, June offers a vibrant selection of events in coastal North San Diego County, from the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Switchfoot Bro-Am in Encinitas, to the San Diego Scottish Highland Games in Vista and Para Surf League Open in Oceanside.
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