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San Diego Foundation launches ‘Fifty & Forward’ anniversary campaign
San Diego Foundation (SDF) recently announced Fifty Forward, a grantmaking and fundraising campaign to align charitable giving, harness the generosity of the region and realize the region’s greatest opportunities in education, for children and families and the environment, according to a news release. San Diego Foundation turns 50 years old in 2025, and is []
Flora Vista’s future voters: Students participate in mock election at school
On Election Day, Flora Vista School students went to the polls to experience voting day, an immersive civic learning experience on the democratic process. The school was one of three in the Encinitas Union School District to host mock elections this year with the hope of generating future voters. Students at Flora Vista had a []
OMWD honors 2024 ‘Pure Excellence’ award winners
At its Nov. 6 board meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District recognized six community members with “Pure Excellence” awards. The winners—HASA, Inc., Begone Graffiti, Ariel Reed, Walter Haslop, The Grauer School, and Larry Watt—were acknowledged for their significant contributions to OMWD and the local community, according to a news release. “Tonight, we celebrate our 2024 honorees []
Photos of the Week: Encinitas native receives surprise proposal at Cardiff State Beach
On Nov. 1, Encinitas native Capri Goldsmith was proposed to by Marshall Hamilton of Rockville, Maryland. The surprise proposal occurred around sunset on Cardiff State Beach right behind Pacific Coast Grill. When asked how the future groom came up with the romantic gesture, Hamilton said, Honestly, the idea popped into my head on a plane ride from Maryland to Colorado. I ran the idea past my future mother-in-law and she was thrilled with the idea. He went on to say in his proposal that hes known since 202
Visit Encinitas announces Encinitas ranks 10th among America’s most Zen cities
Visit Encinitas recently announced in a news release that Encinitas has been recognized as the 10th most Zen city in the United States, according to a recent study by Mission Connection, a prominent mental health services provider. This ranking underscores Encinitas as a premier destination for those seeking tranquility and a respite from the fast-paced []
Barn Bash fundraiser held for Scripps Encinitas
More than 275 supporters of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas put on their best denim, cowboy hats and boots and kicked up their heels for a good time at the Barn Bash on Oct. 17 at the Ecke Barn in Encinitas. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner, a live auction, dancing and live music by the Jesse Ray Smith Band. Proceeds from the Western-themed fundraiser will support expansion of the birth pavilion in the new Lusardi Tower, which is now under construction at Scripps Encinitas. This expansion
Man, 39, jailed, accused of raping teenage girl in Encinitas
The teen was forced into a parked car in the neighborhood near Moonlight State Beach and attacked Wednesday, a sheriff's official said
Lee, Taylor lead in Encinitas while close race unfolding in San Dieguito’s Area 2
In the Encinitas Union School District race, teacher and parent Monica Lee is the top vote-getter with the incumbent Marlon Taylor in position to win the second seat 32.52% Jillian Cocayne, who works for Qualcomm, trails slightly with 32.16% of the vote. For EUSDs short-term two-year seat, Tom Morton appears to be pulling away from candidate Aimee Sproul. Morton, who works as a farrier shoeing horses, was appointed to the board in 2023. Encinitas Union School District’s general obligation bond Measure Z,
Democratic-backed mayor, council candidates and ballot measure all trail in Encinitas
An Encinitas sales tax ballot measure is trailing, and the three candidates running for mayor and two City Council seats who opposed it are all leading in the initial Election Day returns
Incumbent Terra Lawson-Remer takes early lead in San Diego County’s toughest supervisor race
In the other supervisor races on the ballot, incumbents Nora Vargas and Joel Anderson were both leading by wide margins.
Promises2Kids collaborates to launch $1 million Foster Futures Program
As part of Promises2Kids’ commitment to help foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow into healthy, successful and independent adults, the organization is launching its ground-breaking Foster Futures Program. With financial support from the Lucky Duck Foundation, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) and San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera, this intensive homelessness prevention and diversion program will provide support for at least 50 of San Diegos highest
Encinitas crime and public safety log, Oct. 11-25
From crimemapping.com: Oct. 24 Vandalism – 300 west block of I Street, 4:15 a.m. Oct. 23 Vandalism – 1100 block of Encinitas Boulevard, 8:03 p.m. Vehicle break-in – 1300 block Caminito Septimo, 1 p.m. Oct. 22 Battery on person – 900 block of Santa Fe Drive, 6:45 p.m. Petty theft – 200 north block of El Camino Real, 4:20 p.m. Shoplifting – 1000 north block of El Camino Real, 3:29 p.m. Simple battery – 900 block of Regal Road, 11:24 a.m. Petty theft – 100 block of Encinitas Boulevard, 8:30 a.m. Grand thef
Packed house at League of Women Voters presentation hosted by local AAUW branches
Almost 100 voters packed a ballroom at the Encinitas Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 19, to learn about the 2024 ballot propositions. The League of Women Voters (LWV) North County San Diego presented a non-partisan Pro and Con at the event hosted by Del Mar-Leucadia and Carlsbad-Oceanside-Vista branches of American Association of University Women (AAUW). []
Expanded Rancho Coastal Humane Society celebrates reopening
After the flurry of a 22-month construction project, the Rancho Coastal Humane Society officially re-opened its newly expanded campus on Oct. 25. “We’re not just a little yellow house in Encinitas anymore,” remarked Judi Sanzo, Rancho Coastal Humane Society president and CEO. To be ready in time for a weekend of grand opening festivities, Sanzo []
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce holds 60th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce held its 60th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner on Oct. 24 at ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego) North. The milestone celebration, which was hosted by CBS 8 personality and Encinitas native Jeff Zevely, commemorated six decades of fostering local commerce and community connections, serving as a heartfelt tribute to those who have shaped Encinitas, according to a news release. The evening featured a dinner and awards ceremony recognizing local businesse