Encinitas Advocate

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Farm to taco: Open air taco stand opens at Fox Point Farms

Huerta, a farm-fresh street taco spot recently opened up shop at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas. The open-air taco stand will blend bounty from the farm with bold Mexican flavors, courtesy of Chef Lety Gonzalez. Gonzalez, a San Diego native, got her start on the San Diego culinary scene as the executive chef at Uptown []

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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 []

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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 []

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18th annual Inclusion Basketball Event held at LCC

The popular 18th annual Inclusion Basketball Event took place Nov. 6 at La Costa Canyon High School. The event allows students in Adapted PE programs across the San Dieguito Union High School District, who typically would not play on a competitive basketball team, the chance to play. Students in the program put their learned skills into game situations in a fun, safe, and non-competitive environment. The event also included opening and closing ceremonies, dance performances, awards handed out by cheerlea

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Local author launches new children’s book to promote pet adoption

As the holidays approach and shopping begins, Encinitas children’s book author and animal advocate Kathleen Kastner wants to help animals by encouraging people to adopt rescue cats. Kastner will officially release the third book in her Karma Cats picture book series, Karma Cats Kitten Adventure, on Nov 14, according to a news release. About the []

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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 []

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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

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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 []

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30th Annual Lighting of the Encinitas Heritage Tree to be held Dec. 6

The Encinitas Historical Society, in yearly partnership with the City of Encinitas and support from the Encinitas Rotary Club, will present the 30th Annual Lighting of the Encinitas Heritage Tree on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. The celebration will be held at the Moonlight Beach upper parking lot. Attendance and parking are free. This year’s three-decades ceremony will be specially marked with an appearance by Encinitas’ very own 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Jack Tempchin. Tempchin’s long

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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.

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Encinitas Guitar Orchestra to present concert featuring music from famous spaghetti western movies

On Friday, Nov, 22, at 7:30 p.m., the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra and its 35 members will present music from the famous spaghetti western movies that featured the “The Man with No Name” played by Clint Eastwood, directed by Sergio Leon and music composed by the celebrated film composer Ennio Morricone. The theme of this concert []

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Distinguished Lecture event: ‘A Chinese Education: Teaching and Learning from Two Generations of Students”

Author and staff writer for The New Yorker Peter Hessler will speak at a So Kwan Lok Distinguished Lecture event titled A Chinese Education: Teaching and Learning from Two Generations of Students on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at UCSD, Ida and Cecil Green Faculty Club, Atkinson Pavilion and Patio. A reception []

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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

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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