Encinitas Advocate

March 8, 2026 at 5:08 a.m.

Planning commissioners say Encinitas Brewing Co. is a good fit for Walmart shopping center complex

Barry Blumenthal, 61, skates the pool at Poods Skatepark in Encinitas on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Blumenthal, of Oceanside, has been skating for over 50 years. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego County skateboarders, old and young, honor 50 years since the first skate park

By Rob Nikolewski

March 10, 2026 at 10:14 a.m.

50 years ago this week, a North County skate park put some much-needed air into...

“Paint the Jewels of the San Dieguito Lagoon” will be held at 4 p.m. on March 14 at the Birdwing Open Air Classroom.
(Arturo Garcia-Ayala/Wildlife Jewels)

Explore and ‘Paint the Jewels of the San Dieguito Lagoon’

March 5, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

Bring the kids and join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and its collaborator, Wildlife...

A backyard space in Carmel Valley designed and constructed by Greenway Landscape Design & Build.
(Darren Edwards)

Business Spotlight: Greenway Landscape Design & Build creates ‘fourth room’ outdoor spaces

By Philip Jordan

March 5, 2026 at 12:27 p.m.

In San Diego, the backyard has become more than a patch of grass — it’s...

USS Midway Museum docent classes to begin June 2026, volunteers wanted

March 5, 2026 at 8:42 a.m.

The USS Midway Museum is recruiting volunteer docents (museum tour guides). This is a great...

The Besos Jazz Trio will open the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series at the Conrad Prebys Performing Center in La Jolla on Wednesday, March 18. (La Jolla Music Society)

Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

March 4, 2026 at 9:22 a.m.

Local events and activities

Cardiff-by-the-Sea’s Lennon Wielechowski recently won the Desmos Math Art Contest for the third time. (Alison Wielechowski)

SDA student uses math to create contest-winning art

March 3, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

Lennon Wielechowski, an 18-year-old senior at San Dieguito Academy High School, was recently named one...

Guests walk through The Flower Fields, a 55-acre garden filled with Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers on March 1, 2026 in Carlsbad, CA. The flower fields, which opened to the public this weekend, stay in bloom for six to ten weeks. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Events: Things to do include concerts, classes, theater, lectures and more

March 6, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.

The Hutchins Consort to perform Bach and Rock concert in Encinitas On the third concert...

Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society to host executive director of Blue Water Institute

March 4, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Greg Reitman, chairman of the board and executive director of the Blue Water Institute, will...

At last year’s State of the City event: Jessica Contreras, Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers, Beth Ehlers. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, April 9.
(Jon Clark)

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 State of the City event

March 4, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, invites the community...

The grand opening of the new Cardiff by the Sea Library on March 22, 2003.
(Courtesy of Friends of the Cardiff by the Sea Library)

Friends of the Cardiff by the Sea Library to hold 112th birthday celebration, half-price book and media sale

March 4, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Friends of the Cardiff Library members are most appreciative of the 38 people who signed...

The FTC Shockwave #3848 Robotics Team at the league championships.
(Courtesy of The Grauer School).

The Grauer School’s Shockwave Robotics Team bound for regionals

March 4, 2026 at 1:50 p.m.

The FTC Shockwave #3848 Robotics Team at The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas,...

Pacific Coast Harmony to host ‘Special Guest Night’

March 4, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

Pacific Coast Harmony, an award-winning 4-part harmony cappella chorus, is hosting a special guest night...

Encinitas Fund awards record $60,000 to support local community health and connection

March 4, 2026 at 1:51 p.m.

Encinitas residents rely on local nonprofit organizations every day for essential services and opportunities to...

The SDA Surf squad received a proclamation from the city. Front row: surfers Victoria Duprat, Jett Maughan and Sawyer Southern, parent/coach Vincent Duprat, and teacher/coach Marco Martinez. Back row: Councilmember Luke Shaffer, parent/coach/team mom Jan Kaufman, Councilmember Marco San Antonio, surfer Dane Libby, Councilmembers Jim O’Hara, Joy Lyndes, and Mayor Bruce Ehlers. (Courtesy City of Encinitas)

Encinitas City Council honors San Dieguito Surf Team

February 27, 2026 at 7:53 a.m.

Encinitas City Council officially recognized the continuing dominance of the San Dieguito Academy High School...

The cast of Matthew Salazar-Thompson’s new stage adaptation of “The Maltese Falcon” at North Coast Repertory Theatre: front row from left, Allison Scagliotti and Richard Baird. Back row from left, Louis Lotorto, Daniel A. Stevens and Regina Fernandez. (Aaron Rumley)

North Coast Rep to crank up the energy and laughs in new ‘Maltese Falcon’ play

By David L. Coddon

February 27, 2026 at 7:27 a.m.

Playwright Matthew Salazar-Thompson's fast-paced dramedy is based on the 1930 detective novel by Dashiell Hammett

Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers talks to exhibitors at the Senior Lifestyle Expo on Feb. 21.
(Photos courtesy of Encinitas Chamber of Commerce)

Encinitas Chamber’s ‘Live Boldly. Live Well.’ 2026 expo welcomes over 350 attendees

February 26, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Live Boldly. Live Well.” Senior Lifestyle Expo welcomed more...

Encinitas crime and public safety log, Feb. 12-19

February 24, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

From crimemapping.com: Feb. 17 Simple battery – 100 south block of El Camino Real, noon...

The Bad Plus is now embarked on its La Jolla-bound farewell tour. (La Jolla Music Society)

Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

February 24, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

Local events and activities

The entrance to Canyon Crest Academy. (Karen Billing)

San Dieguito adopts new policies in response to immigration enforcement

February 23, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

This month, the San Dieguito Union School District board approved a new resolution, board policy...

Author Julie Potiker
(Dev Khalsa Photography)

Local author and ‘mindfulness’ teacher Julie Potiker launches debut poetry collection

By Catharine Kaufman

March 4, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

Julie Potiker, a mindfulness teacher, author, and emerging poet surrounds herself in a warm, serene,...

San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, pictured at a briefing on federal funding freezes on Feb. 24, 2025, is proposing major changes to the county charter that could, among other things, extend term limits for herself and her colleagues, and create new ones for other elected officials. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

‘Self-serving’ or good government? A supervisor wants to overhaul county government, including by extending term limits

By Lucas Robinson

February 20, 2026 at 2:12 p.m.

Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer wants to create a new county ethics commission and budget office —...

‘Dinking for Dollars’ pickleball fundraiser set to support children’s mental health

February 19, 2026 at 8:34 p.m.

The La Jolla Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital invites all to attend the 4th Annual...

A current San Dieguito Union High School District board member, Rimga Viskanta , who previously served on the Encinitas Union School District is now running for Encinitas mayor. (Rimga Viskanta)

School board member is running for Encinitas mayor

February 19, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

Rimga Viskanta said her experience both as an elected official and a former Solana Beach...

Free workshop to be held on ‘Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping’

February 19, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District and partners invite the public to attend a free Native Plants...

UC San Diego Professor Stefan Savage
(Alex Matthews, Qualcomm Institute)

Professor to discuss ‘Understanding the Economics of Cybercrime’ at local event

February 19, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Every day, millions of people use the internet for work, banking, communication, and entertainment. But...

Fighting Parkinson’s Step-by-Step Walk set for April 11

February 21, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

All are invited to help fight Parkinson’s Disease at PASD’s 24th Annual Step by Step...

Seaside Center for Spiritual Living presents Dr. David Gruder

February 19, 2026 at 5:48 a.m.

Seaside Center for Spiritual Living continues its Friday Night Live monthly speaker series with a...

Norbert Leo Butz as Paul Child and Christina Kirk as Julia Child star in La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere production of Claudia Shear’s “The Recipe.” (Rich Soublet II)

Things to do include art events, expos, theater and more

February 17, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to hold Senior Lifestyle Expo The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce recently...

Bill Frisell and his trio will play Monday, March 2, as part of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s Jazz Winter Series in La Jolla. (Athenaeum Music & Arts Library)

Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

February 18, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

Local events and activities

Retired preschool teacher and author develops children’s series to foster passion for learning

February 28, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

After 35 years as a preschool teacher, Carrie Dawn knows that young children love stories...

More than 300 communities across the U.S. still use cameras to cite drivers for running red lights, speeding and other infractions. That’s down from the peak of more than 500 in 2012. (SCNG)

Encinitas traffic safety group seeks to re-establish red-light cameras

February 15, 2026 at 9:42 a.m.

Safe Streets Encinitas group’s request wins backing of Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission, which voted...

LCC wins Division 3 wrestling title; Holtville rallied for D4 title

By San Diego Union-Tribune

February 15, 2026 at 4:33 a.m.

Mavericks place six wrestlers in the championship round, with four winning titles.

OMWD wins Collection System of the Year honors

February 14, 2026 at 3:47 p.m.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District accepted California Water Environment Association San Diego Section’s 2025 Collection System...

An aerial view of the 2024 San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
(Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Del Mar Fairgrounds announces Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Marshmello, among summer concert lineup

February 14, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds announced Feb. 10 that country-rock singer Koe Wetzel, Mexican norteño band...

NCTD announces rail closure from Feb. 21-22

February 14, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

North County Transit District announced that all coastal rail service will be suspended on Saturday,...

Children helped by the Mitchell Thorp Foundation participate in the 2026 Warrior Spirit 5K Run
(Jon Clark)

Mitchell Thorp Foundation holds 17th Annual Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk & Family Festival

By Encinitas Advocate

February 15, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

The Mitchell Thorp Foundation held its 17th Annual Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk & Family Festival...

Community Resource Center announces finalists for 2026 CRC Community Impact Awards

February 14, 2026 at 12:27 p.m.

Community Resource Center (CRC) recently announced the finalists for the inaugural 2026 CRC Community Impact...

Encinitas surfer Katie McConnell drops down a massive wave during the “Thrillers at Killers” surf contest held off Ensenada, Mexico. McConnell won the event for the second time. (Photo courtesy of Billy Watts Photography)

Encinitas surfer puts fears aside, wins big-wave contest off Ensenada

By Laylan Connelly

February 16, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

Katie McConnell wins women's division at "Thriller at Killers" big-wave surf contest.

Community event at Leichtag Commons explores Israel’s cultural scene in a time of grief and renewal

February 13, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

The Murray Galinson San Diego–Israel Initiative (MGSDII) is hosting a special event open to the...

‘Let’s Make Art Social’ event for people of all ages

February 19, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

Striving to Serve Others and Encinitas Youth & Senior Citizen Commission will host a free...

Katie Friedrichs, principal of Oak Crest Middle School, was been named the Association of California School Administrators Secondary Principal of the Year. (Courtesy SDUHSD)

Oak Crest Middle School principal earns regional Principal of the Year honor

February 13, 2026 at 7:05 a.m.

Katie Friedrichs, principal of Oak Crest Middle School, was recently named the Association of California...

Tony Yang, from Canyon Crest High School, swims in the 200 Medley during Division 1 meet at Ganite Hils H.S. on Saturday, May10, 2025 in El Caon (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Preview: Records poised to fall as 2026 high school swimming and diving season begins

By Glae Thien

February 13, 2026 at 4:02 a.m.

A look at the top boys and girls to watch on the eve of the...

Ephrat Asherie Dance will be joined by pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill for two shows Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall in La Jolla. (La Jolla Music Society)

Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

February 10, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

Local events and activities

San Diego’s Jasir Fontenot leads the Boys 110-Meter Hurdles during the prelims of the CIF State Track and Field Championships on Friday at Buchanan High in Clovis on Friday, May 30, 2025. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Preview: Records poised to fall as San Diego’s high school track and field season begins

By Steve Brand

February 11, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

A look at the runners, field athletes and records to watch as the 2026 season...

L to R: February Rising Star students Ben Du, Canyon Crest Academy; Mason Jones, La Costa Canyon High School, Sindy Morales, San Dieguito Academy; Anthony Kim, Torrey Pines High School; and Julio Rodriguez, representing Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, SD County District 3.
(Courtesy of Encinitas Chamber of Commerce)

Four outstanding SDUHSD students honored at Encinitas Chamber February Rising Star Breakfast

February 9, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce celebrated four exceptional high school seniors from the San Dieguito...

Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) in Del Mar on Nov. 5, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Levin announces funding for North County coastal projects

February 8, 2026 at 8:23 p.m.

Encinitas, Solana Beach and Del Mar are among the cities receiving parts of $42 million...

Cullen Roche, author of “Your Perfect Portfolio.” (Cullen Roche)

All stocks? Target date investing? Copy Warren Buffett? Encinitas author’s new book probes 21 investing portfolios

By Roxana Popescu

February 7, 2026 at 10:32 a.m.

Fund manager, adviser and author Cullen Roche delves into upsides and downsides of different investment...

Members at San Dieguito Chapter of the National Charity League’s recent Mother-Daughter Chapter Tea.
(Lisa Kim)

San Dieguito Chapter of the National Charity League holds Mother-Daughter Chapter Tea

February 5, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

The San Dieguito Chapter of the National Charity League recently gathered for its cherished Mother-Daughter...

Brad Lefkowits, one of the founders of the Parents of Encinitas Union School District community group and the chair of the city’s Urban Forest Advisory Committee, announced this week that he is running for City Council. (Kristy Walker)

First candidate announces for east Encinitas council district

February 6, 2026 at 4:52 a.m.

Brad Lefkowits, landscape design company owner, will seek seat currently held by Council member Marco...

La Costa Canyon’s Maxwell Wheeler #55 and Quinn Roth #18 celebrate after a touchdown against Carlsbad during the CIF San Diego Section Open Division semifinal at La Costa Canyon High School on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 in Carlsbad, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

La Costa Canyon’s Quinn Roth heads to JC with hopes of getting bigger, better

By John Maffei

February 5, 2026 at 10:54 a.m.

First-team All-CIF quarterback will enroll at College of San Mateo, a two-year school, following his...

La Costa Canyon girls work for 13-point win over Coastal League rival

By Don Norcross

February 4, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

LCC rallies in final 5 minutes to beat rival Carlsbad.

Cast members of Theatre School @ North Coast Rep’s upcoming production of “Animal Farm”: (L-r, top row) Maeve Zavattero, Alice Price, Benedict Heaps, Kiera Hewitt; (L-r, bottom row) Harper Smith, Conor Buffini, Nicole Sample, Theodora Hoyle, Maya Rosenberg
(Ben Cole)

Things to do include Theatre School @ North Coast Rep play, author show, expo, benefit event and more

February 3, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Local Author Showcase The Encinitas Library will put on its Local Author Showcase from 11...

Singer Kalani Pe’a will perform Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall in La Jolla. (La Jolla Music Society)

Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

February 5, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Local events and activities

Girl Rising Club’s Madison Cho; left, and Phoebe Capaldi, right, with Sania at this year’s open mic night fundraiser. (Courtesy The Rhoades School)

Students in Rhoades School’s Girl Rising Club committed to supporting girls education worldwide

February 3, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

The student-led Girl Rising Club at The Rhoades School in Encinitas recently raised $1,700 to...

The Grauer School surfers Zahara Hamzeh-D’Ovidio, Ty Morgan and Ella Stocker won big at the season’s second meet at Oceanside South Jetty. (Courtesy of The Grauer School)

Local surfers from Grauer, SDA, Oak Crest excel in Scholastic Surf Series events

February 3, 2026 at 8:23 a.m.

Encinitas surfers have started off strong in this year’s Scholastic Surf Series At the Jan....

Encinitas to add four-way stop signs on Saxony Road near YMCA

February 2, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

Rubber roadway bumpers that protect bike lane to be removed

Students from The Grauer School performed light construction, weeding and mulching for Coastal Roots Farm as part of their school-wide Day of Service.
(Courtesy of The Grauer School)

The Grauer School students, faculty honor MLK Jr. with nearly 900 hours of hands-on service with multiple community projects

February 1, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

Students and faculty of The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, recently gave nearly...

Armand DeBacco at Moonlight Beach
(Katrina DeBacco)

EnciVibes launches coastal-inspired apparel brand giving back to Encinitas schools

February 1, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

A new locally rooted apparel brand is making waves in Encinitas, blending coastal culture with...

A youth player shows off his skills in the new San Diego Sockers league kits. (Courtesy SD Sockers)

Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff soccer leagues merge to form San Diego Sockers

February 13, 2026 at 5:32 a.m.

When the 2026-27 soccer season kicks off next month, the San Diego Sockers Youth Club...

2025 An E-Bike next to a E-Motorcycle on display. Law enforcement agencies from across San Diego County and healthcare professionals hold a press conference to raise awareness of the need for safety when driving electric bicycles (E-Bikes) and electric motorcycles in Mission Beach on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Encinitas to explore new regulations on e-bike use

February 4, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

Proposals under consideration include an age limit, confiscation of bikes when users fail to abide...

How has San Diego County changed in 5 years? Incomes haven’t kept pace with housing costs, census data show

By Kristen Taketa

February 2, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

Data also show more than half of San Diego County renters' households are cost-burdened, spending...

Participants create and share artwork during a Striving to Serve Others intergenerational art social, designed to reduce isolation and strengthen connections between youth, seniors, and veterans.
(Wendy Christensen / Striving to Serve Others)

Youth-led nonprofit ‘Striving to Serve Others’ brings generations together through creative service

February 4, 2026 at 11:08 a.m.

Striving to Serve Others, a youth-led nonprofit run by president and co-founder Elizabeth Christensen, is...

“The Jungle Grows Back” book by Robert Kagan
(Carol Pletcher)

‘The Jungle Grows Back: A Book Worthy of Serious Discussion’ February event for AAUW, public invited

January 31, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The public is invited to the third annual public event designed to promote engaging discussion...

Annual Membership Meeting held for members of the San Dieguito Art Guild

January 31, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

As required by their by-laws, members of the San Dieguito Art Guild, a 501(c)3 group...

San Diego Symphony Music Director/Artistic Director Rafael Payare and President/CEO Martha Gilmer at the San Diego Symphony on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Symphony’s 2026-27 season will be rich with debuts

By George Varga

February 1, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

The San Diego Symphony will be joined by leading musicians from around the world for...

Cal Coast Cares Foundation to award over $160,000 in scholarships to local students

January 30, 2026 at 5:25 a.m.

The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has begun accepting applications for its next round of college...

A person walks across the train tracks near Leucadia Boulevard.on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Encinitas, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

State grants Encinitas permission for two Leucadia rail crossings

January 29, 2026 at 4:07 p.m.

Grandview, Phoebe projects would go along a 1.3-mile stretch of tracks where there currently are...

National Charity League, San Diego del Norte chapter accepting applications for membership

January 29, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.

National Charity League, San Diego del Norte chapter is now accepting applications for membership. Mothers...

La Costa Canyon High math teacher arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material

By Alex Riggins

January 28, 2026 at 4:11 p.m.

Joseph Zyburt, who also has taught at MiraCosta College, was booked into jail Wednesday morning.

Huda Al-Marashi, author of Hail Mariam
(Jalal Jaffer)

Lessons from Hail Mariam on finding faith, friendship, and identity

By Catharine Kaufman

January 27, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

The middle grade section of bookstores across the land will soon be welcoming a refreshing...

Organist Raymond Nagem will perform Sunday, Feb. 1, at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla. (Provided by Nicole Karrs)

Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

January 27, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

Local events and activities

San Dieguito Union High School District sign
(Staff file photo)

Ethnic studies course will continue to be an option for freshman English in San Dieguito

January 27, 2026 at 5:04 a.m.

As pilot classes continue, the San Dieguito Union High School District board voted this month...

Encinitas to explore new limits on late-night business hours

January 26, 2026 at 7:47 a.m.

Proposal requested by 7-11 franchise owner and put forward by Councilmember O’Hara could establish a...

EMT Max Gonzalez
(Courtesy of AMR San Diego)

EMTs to discuss ‘What to do before help arrives’ at event open to the public

January 25, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Whether you live with someone or live alone, what do you do in an emergency?...

Dr. Wesley Knapp working in the field
(Dr. Wesley Knapp)

Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club guest speaker to discuss ‘Saving Plants from Extinction’

January 24, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club will present Dr. Wesley Knapp, CEO of the Center...

Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation offer $2 million in early literacy grants through new common application

January 24, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

San Diego Foundation and the Dr. Seuss Foundation recently released a new common application that...

The downtown Encinitas sign. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

D Street beach access staircase reopens, Grandview beach staircase to temporarily close

January 23, 2026 at 10:21 a.m.

The D Street beach access staircase reopened to the public Jan. 21 following completion of...

Encinitas crime and public safety log, Jan. 15-22

January 23, 2026 at 3:33 a.m.

From crimemapping.com: Jan. 19 Possess controlled substance – 0 east block of D Street, 10:50...

San Diego nonprofits and artists unite for one powerful night of music and community impact at Belly Up

January 22, 2026 at 3:39 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3, will be the night San Diego comes alive at the legendary Belly...

Stock Image of water flowing from a kitchen faucet. (Getty Images)

North County water board votes to temporarily stop fluoridation

January 22, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Majority of members say employee safety concerns, not politics, necessitate discontinuing program for up to...

Andrew Rubin, author of Hell or High Winter
(Courtesy of Andrew Rubin)

Writers and a Little Wine: Author event to be held at Camino Books in Del Mar

January 22, 2026 at 12:56 p.m.

Join Camino Books in Del Mar on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. for an...

Encinitas crime and public safety log, Jan. 8-15

January 22, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

From crimemapping.com: Jan. 14 Disorderly conduct – 1100 block of Garden View Road, 5:59 a.m....

Attendees at the San Dieguito Art Guild’s 60th anniversary reception last October. On Saturday, Feb. 7, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., the public is invited to the Off Track Gallery to celebrate a special reception featuring Valentine’s Day gifts by members of the San Dieguito Art Guild. (Jon Clark)

Things to do include authors showcase, art reception, expo and more

January 20, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

Free local authors showcase event to be held at Encinitas Library Celebrate local authors and...

Vibraphonist Joel Ross will play Thursday, Feb. 5, in La Jolla. (La Jolla Music Society)

Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

January 20, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Local events and activities

Tarps cover the site of a landslide at Mariposa Point in San Clemente on Feb. 20, 2024. The Orange County Transportation Authority is building a wall to protect the tracks from additional slides. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Trains suspended again for work at Del Mar, Carlsbad and San Clemente

By Phil Diehl

January 20, 2026 at 10:52 a.m.

'Absolute work window' allows construction to proceed on tracks without rail traffic

Practice makes perfect for La Costa Canyon, which beats Montgomery in MLK Basketball Showcase

By Don Norcross

January 21, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

La Costa Canyon improves to 16-4 with a Monday morning victory.

Three generations at Seaside Beach in Cardiff (l-r): Lauren Schmidt, Jeri Dellinger, and Charles Vander Pluym
(Jenna McNicholls Photography)

100th birthday celebration held for Encinitas resident and World War II veteran

January 19, 2026 at 8:56 a.m.

Charles J. Vander Pluym celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 13, 2026. The celebration was...

3rd Annual Coast and Ranch Book Crawl to be held Feb. 7-14

January 18, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

All book lovers are invited to help support local libraries by joining the Friends of...

Participants in last year’s Kook Run along the coast. (Courtesy The Kook Run)

Kook Run to kick off Super Bowl Sunday

January 19, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

The Kook Run is back to run the coast on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8....

Shea O’Keefe’s yard transformation won the San Dieguito Water District’s 2025 low-water contest with its native plants and areas for insects, pollinators and more. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

WaterSmart makeover: A welcome to wildlife

By Caron Golden

January 17, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

Encinitas landscape, the 2025 landscape winner in the San Dieguito Water District, nurtures both flora...

La Costa Canyon’s Caden Hannah (2) celebrates after hitting the winning shot during the second half against Carlsbad Jan. 16, 2026 in Carlsbad, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

LCC beats Carlsbad in battle between two of North County’s best boys basketball teams

By John Maffei

January 17, 2026 at 10:19 a.m.

Caden Hannah's fourth 3-pointer of the fourth quarter decided the game.

(L-R, back row) Encinitas Firefighter, Encinitas Councilmember Luke Shaffer, Fire Chief Josh Gordon, Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara, Mayor Bruce Ehlers, Councilmember Joy Lyndes, Councilmember Marco San Antonio, (front row) youth participating in the event.
(Luke Harold)

Encinitas cuts ribbon on new temporary Fire Station 1

January 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The Encinitas mayor and fire chief cut the ribbon on a new temporary Fire Station...

Water agencies offer free rain collection workshop

January 15, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite all...

The cast of North Coast Repertory Theatre’s “Louisa Gillis,” from left, Faline England, Caroline Renee, James Sutorius and Denise Young. (Aaron Rumley)

North Coast Rep to premiere psychological thriller ‘Louisa Gillis’

By David L. Coddon

January 15, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

The dysfunctional family drama is the latest from "Trying" playwright Joanna McClelland Glass

Leucadia Wastewater District technicians visit Capri Elementary School in Encinitas in 2025 as part of the district’s Teacher Grants Program.
(Courtesy of Leucadia Wastewater District)

Leucadia Wastewater District awards ‘Teacher Grants’