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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.
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 []
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 []
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
Encinitas resident creates line of ‘easy-drinking’ mezcal canned cocktails
Inspired by his surf sojourns to Mexico, Encinitas resident Troy Brajkovich recently launched a new line of canned mezcal cocktails. Called Mezo Agave, the ready-to-drink cocktails contain 100% agave Espadín imported from Oaxaca, Mexico with all-natural flavors. The cocktails were featured at last months Del Mar Wine and Food Festival and the Taste of Rancho []
Scripps Cancer Center to host free lung cancer screening event Nov. 8
Scripps Cancer Center invites local residents to learn about lung cancer screening at a free educational event on Friday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Scripps Medical Center Jefferson in Oceanside. Members of the Jana Oliphant Hackett Lung Cancer Screening Program at Scripps will be in the centers first-floor lobby to share []
American Legion San Dieguito Post 416 to hold Veterans Day celebration service
American Legion San Dieguito Post 416 will observe Veterans Day 2024 with a celebration service at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at 210 W. F Street, Encinitas. Included will be proclamations from Mayor Kranz, Taps played by Commander (USN) (Ret.) Ken Carstens, and Leanne Etheridge singing The National Anthem and a song written as a []
Miracle League of San Diego provides sponsorship recognition, local Optimist Club among the honorees
On Oct. 19, Co-Founder and Treasurer of the Miracle League of San Diego Dan Engel provided recognition to business and organization sponsors of special needs children and adult baseball teams participating in games during the league’s current fall season. The North Coast Optimist Club recipient of this season’s Miracle League recognition item, President Joe Kellejian, []
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
Cardiff Farmers Market to host ‘Create Cards for Veterans’ event
The Cardiff Farmers Market recently announced a special community event, “Create Cards for Veterans,” which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This heartfelt event invites market-goers of all ages to show their gratitude and support for veterans by creating personalized cards, which will be delivered to local veterans’ organizations in []